Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Most comprehensive sensor suite with FDA-cleared ECG, blood pressure monitoring, BIA body composition, and new Vascular Load and Antioxidant Index metrics.
Our Verdict
Most comprehensive sensor suite including FDA-cleared ECG, blood pressure monitoring, BIA body composition, and industry-first Vascular Load and Antioxidant Index metrics. 13-LED BioActive sensor with ±1.5% accuracy improvement.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •FDA-cleared ECG
- •Blood pressure monitoring
- •BIA body composition analysis
- •Vascular Load metric (industry first)
- •Antioxidant Index (industry first)
- •13-LED BioActive sensor with ±1.5% accuracy
✗ Cons
- •Full features require Samsung phone
- •~1.5 day battery
- •BP monitoring requires cuff calibration
Specifications
| Display | Super AMOLED |
| Battery | ~1.5 days |
| Water Resistance | 50m + IP68 |
| GPS | Dual-frequency |
| Health | ECG, BP, BIA, SpO2, Vascular Load |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Samsung phone owners
- ✓Body composition tracking
- ✓Comprehensive health monitoring
Not For
- ✗iPhone users
- ✗Non-Samsung Android users
- ✗Battery life priority
Where to Buy
Appears In
Best Wireless Earbuds 2025
Ranked #2
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