One day until Christmas Eve: Are Galaxy Watches the best gifts in 2025?

Almost every day for the past week, we checked out some of the best Samsung devices that could make great gifts for friends and family this 2025 holiday season. We looked at some of the best conventional gift ideas, the unique Samsung picture frame, and one special gift that spares no expense — such as Galaxy XR.

Now, it's almost Christmas Eve, so it's time for our last entry in this series. And what better device to wrap things up with than the Galaxy Watch 8? Or, more specifically, the 40mm Galaxy Watch 8 and the 46mm Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.

I think everyone would agree that the best thing about making awesome gifts is seeing the positive reaction from your friends and family. However, we live in the real world, where, unfortunately, most of us can't spend limitless amounts of cash on the most expensive, jaw-dropping gifts.

Granted, any gift can be the best as long as it is thoughtful and desirable. But for the most part, it's better when we can afford to spend a little extra on something we know will impress.

That's where the Galaxy Watch 8 comes in as a relatively cheap device that has the highest chance of triggering a positive reaction.

These wearables are some of the most clever devices in Samsung's 2025 device portfolio. They are health and fitness trackers equipped with high-quality touchscreens. They look stylish, and they are packed with the latest and best miniature hardware.

But the cherry on top is the price, assuming the holiday discounts that are available as of this writing will still be live by the time you read this.

You can grab the 40mm Galaxy Watch 8 for only $199 after a $150 no-trade-in discount. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic costs only $249 without a trade-in.

For $199, the Galaxy Watch 8 is an incredible holiday gift. It's the one that might give you the best reaction for the money. And while it usually costs $349 and up, right now, it's an easy buy for $199.

The 40mm Galaxy Watch 8 is arguably a better choice for anyone with a smaller wrist or anyone who likes the slick watch design without physical bezels.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for $249 is an insanely excellent proposition. This smartwatch is available only in a 46mm size, which means it might be a better fit for someone with a regular or larger wrist. It's certainly a good choice for fans of classic watch designs.

The good news is that, no matter which model you choose, both the Watch 8 and the Watch 8 Classic are equally powerful and versatile. They use the same internal hardware but cater to different styles and tastes.

There's no guarantee of a perfect gift. But for Samsung fans, these Galaxy Watches might be the safest bets this year.