Smartwatches · owner-verdict comparison

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Samsung Galaxy Watch8: 73% of 11 owners recommend it, vs 45% of 64 for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Apple Watch Ultra 3

45%of 64 owners recommend
45% recommend · 32% neutral · 23% don't
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Samsung Galaxy Watch8

73%of 11 owners recommend
73% recommend · 0% neutral · 27% don't
Owners praise
  • Runs fast and smooth, with lag and freezing gone for upgraders
  • One UI Watch 8 looks polished and feels responsive
  • Owners are genuinely enjoying it day to day
Owners complain about
  • Can't be charged wirelessly from a phone, so you must carry the charger
  • Annoying bugs, like raise-to-wake not re-enabling after sleep mode
  • The Classic feels cheapened by plastic around the buttons and detachable lugs
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What Apple Watch Ultra 3 owners say

“I love my AWU1, but please make a round one!”
— samwcook21 on Reddit
“I have ultra 3 sleep with isuses very nice best”
— WeekendTall7500 on Reddit
“This has convinced me that I probably need a garmin. I take my Ultra 3 off after training and I hate smart watch features.”
— Few-Introduction5414 on Reddit

What Samsung Galaxy Watch8 owners say

“I really like the GW8 this year idk why ppl are hating on it so much? It looks comfortable to me.”
— @katinasoutherland7693 on YouTube
“The watch 8 looks way better than watch 7”
— @BIU-Intelligence on YouTube
“Samsung has lost me with the square design.”
— @reneguittet876 on YouTube