Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 is easier to recommend now that it starts at $260

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 He is One of the best Android smartwatches You can buy now, especially if you already use a Samsung phone. Currently, the 40mm, Bluetooth-enabled version is on sale for $289.99 ($60 off) at Amazon, Best buyand Samsungwhich is its second best price this year and is only $50 away from its all-time low. Meanwhile, Woot The 46mm international version of the classic Bluetooth-enabled model is on sale for less than $259.99 ($240 off) at black and whitealthough it’s worth noting that it only comes with Woot’s 90-day warranty instead of Samsung’s standard one-year coverage.

The wearable is not a dramatic overhaul of The previous oneBut it’s a solid upgrade if you’re coming from a Galaxy Watch 5 or earlier. The new “Squarkly” design is thinner and more comfortable, and if you opt for the Classic model, you’ll also get a rotating bezel in addition to the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s customizable quick button. Both versions also offer some new health-focused tools. Our favorite is the Running Coach feature, which offers a personalized training plan based on your performance during the 12-minute running test. The wearable also offers sensors that try to estimate whether you’re getting enough fruits and vegetables in your diet, although we found in testing that it can be hit or miss.

Other than that, it covers the basics well, with reliable heart rate and blood oxygen tracking, as well as sleep apnea detection and ECG when paired with a Samsung Galaxy phone. In addition to fitness, both wearables also support Google’s Gemini AI Assistant, letting you handle quick tasks from your wrist like asking for nearby café recommendations or creating playlists without pulling out your phone.