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Samsung has a rating of 1.3 stars from 1,365 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Samsung most frequently mention customer service, new phone, and ice maker problems. Samsung ranks 988th among Electronics sites.

  • Service
    543
  • Value
    502
  • Shipping
    400
  • Returns
    414
  • Quality
    500
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 6.3%
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Top Positive Review

“Good customer service”

Heather H.
12/27/21

So Ive had 2 watches from Samsung in the past 2.5 years or so. My first one stopped working properly in about 8 or 9 months so it was still under warranty. They were really good about trying to fix it and with keeping communication with me however I don't feel like the smart watches are really good. They replaced my first with a check and I purchased another one, next generation. So far not bad but I feel like Samsung's watches and phones tend to "die" rather quickly. Customer service is A+ though.

Top Critical Review

“Be aware that Samsung UK charges a 20% fee on returned devices—essentially a "handling fee"”

K B.
10/29/24

Important Notice: Samsung UK's Unfair Return Policy! Attention, everyone: Be aware that Samsung UK charges a 20% fee on returned devices—essentially a "handling fee" that, in many cases, costs hundreds of pounds. In my experience, they charged me a shocking £160 just for unboxing and returning a device. This is not only outrageous but could also be in violation of consumer rights in the UK. Samsung seems unwilling to comply with fair return practices, which is why I'm sharing this to warn others. Consider this carefully before purchasing from them. Let's hold companies accountable for their treatment of customers!

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Thumbnail of user arnde
Canada
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June 17th, 2022

I dropped my Note20 5G in the lake in about 1.5 Meter of water and it disappeared in the mud. After 6 days I finally found it. I wrapped it in newspaper and placed it in a 30°C warm location for 3 days. Then I charged it wireless for 2 days. Finally I turned it on and what a wonderful surprise! It worked.

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Pennsylvania
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August 12th, 2017

Samsung sends out updates that kills ur phones be for there paid off and when u call them they r trying to charge u for there mistake I own all samsung products and it's going to end now if I were u people go with Apple at least u get ur money's worth but samsung is a bunch of scamest don't buy samsung phones or any other product from them not worth the money cuz u will b rebuying in a yr not worth it

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New Hampshire
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October 18th, 2021
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Dude being a consumer is unbelievably hard now a days when you want something to just work. I don't car about fancy things on phones or whatnot, just want to be able to make a call wherever I am. Well since getting a note 10 it has been almost impossible to even make a phone call. I went to Samsung to ask and they said go to Verizon, I go to Verizon they say it's the phone. I try to talk to Samsung and they don't give a cap at all and apparently this is a frequent problem on the Note 10 phones and you want to know what Samsung did about it? Made another phone and said this one would work. Nothing to fix the phones we spent good money and our own time to try to see why it doesn't work when it was you selling me this garbage in the first place! So literally stressing myself out on a phone I can barely use then being told it's the other person by multiple companies, I'm just so baffled these are allowed to be let out and that Samsung is not being held accountable for pretty much stealing by saying this phone works then it not working and trying to blame the phone company. I though Apple was bad but Samsung just doesn't give a crap at all.

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Don't buy a Samsung

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California
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September 12th, 2023

All S. Korean consumer electronics, appliances and cars are P.O.S. I will never buy S.K. Junk for the rest of my life. That includes Samsung, LG, and Hyundai.

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South Korean products are crap!

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Samsung and LG TV's as well as LG washing machine

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Ohio
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March 22nd, 2021

I own a 12 year old LG, i bought my first Samsung, did not last 2 years, parents bought a LG same day, theirs is kicking butt, my computer is out, they will repair and not give me options of extended warranty. They should give a new TV, they have the worst warranty service contract in history. I read over 5000 people had same problem as me, they knew this when they sold me a defective TV, powers on and off nonstop every 2 seconds. Best part of the story is not only did i contact BBB but local news channel wants to go to Best Buy and do a recorded feed to play on the news for buyer beware. Pissed as hell but i will win this shortly, nobody from Samsung will reach out to me, nor will the Geek Squad at Best Buy help. I will win suit if the ignore me. Do not buy Samsung, buy Vizio or LG! Pissed off in Toledo Ohio / LOUIS S.

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it is awesome and easy

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India
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November 26th, 2022

Sumsung online shop doesn't obey their return policy and simply rejects return without any solid reason.

Customer service doesn't pick your call even if they take your call they don't reply well and disconnect your call without your acknowledgement.

I initiated return within 48hrs still my return is rejected without any resone and no further support.

Buying Samsung products is just wast of money and time,trust.

Sumsung M8:Instead of smart monitor, sumsung should name at Samrt TV that can be used as monitor in emergency only

Tip for consumers:
Sumsung online shop doesn't obey their return policy and simply rejects return without any solid reason.
I initiated return within 48hrs still my return is rejected without any resone and no further support.
Buying Samsung products is just wast of money and time ,trust.

Instead of smart monitor sumsung should name at Samrt TV that can be used as pc monitor only in emergency as text and sound quality is very poor and given webcam is not usefull at all.

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Canada
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August 20th, 2021

I bought a Samsung 75" tv 8 months ago and we have it in our tv room, the tv only gets used on movie nights which is not very often, maybe used 20 times since we bought it. The screen peeled back for some reason the glue or what even holds it on let go and it started to peel and left the screen with lines throughout and almost looking like spider cracks on the inside of the screen from it peeling, we have never dropped it or thrown anything at it, it just sat on a wall mount, when we tried to call customer service they transferred me to 7 different people I was on the phone for 3 hours just to tell me that it won't be covered because it was physically damaged by us, we told them to send someone to look at the tv to see that it because it has not bee physically damage and that the product is falling apart on its own, they have refused to do so and now we are out the money for the tv and it did even make it a year, there is a 2 year warranty they refuse to cover or even look at, I would definitely recommend shopping for a different brand.

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I liked the site it was helpful for me

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Thumbnail of user agnesd22
Ohio
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December 9th, 2019

Purchased a Samsung S5e tablet on line at samsung.com during its product launching last April 25th. May 2019, my problems started. Samsung replaced the tablet but I discovered that the tablet replaced was a 64 GB and not the 128 GB I paid for. I had to beg and wait for more than a month for Samsung to give me the shipping label.

I shipped the wrong tablet Samsung gave me since Oct 2019. Its already December 9th and still no replacement and no resolution. I offered to get a refund and for the past 2 weeks the case managers have been telling me to wait because its with upper management.

My case has been ongoing for 8 months now, and I am desperate

Thumbnail of user stevef345
Illinois
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April 18th, 2019

Bought a brand new tv. The first week we noticed the sound was cutting out. Called Samsung and they blamed it on our dish. Ok. Reset the dish box. Still happened. Called Samsung and they said it was our hdmi cable this time. Ok. Got a new one. Still happens. Called Samsung. They said they would have someone call in 1-2 days to schedule an appt. Ok. A week goes by no call. I call Samsung and the request never got sent? So now it has been 3 months and I am out of the return policy on the tv and Samsung doesn't want to do anything to help me besides make tickets that never get resolved. This is the most rediculous thing I've had to deal with. Shame on Samsung. I shouldn't have to go through this to end up with a reman tv when I paid for a new *******@Samsung

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California
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January 15th, 2019

Ordered a smart watch for Christmas. A month later, still waiting for the watch and customer service had no idea if and or when it will ship... even though I decided a tracking number which only says they have only generated a packing shipping slip. However I was directed to contact fedex for my product! As their service department has no idea if it has shipped or if it's on hold or backordered. SAMSUNG HAS THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! Order from 3rd party... amazon at least you get a clue if you'll get the product. Plus amazon dont require you to confirm the order with their shippers! Isn't that their job?

Tip for consumers:
Order from amazon not samsung.

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Thumbnail of user paulr280
California
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January 28th, 2018

This phone failed to charge fully, the contacts app crashed for months taking the phone app down with it, it will not connect to my home PC via the USB cord (my Moto-X 2nd G has no problem), it pairs with but but will not stay connected to my 2 year old car's sound system, and it will not connect to my Martian Watch. Spent countless hours with Samsung tech services. They cannot fix it. They also refuse to let me return it for violating the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Every time I ask, they suddenly pretend they can't hear me. I HATE this rotten phone and Samsung for their scofflaw attitude regarding the implied warranty.

Thumbnail of user melissam1893
Tennessee
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May 13th, 2021

Do not buy your phones directly from samsung! If I could give Samsung a 0 star review I would. Yes their phones are superior, but their customer service has me almost switching to Apple. I ordered a new phone through the website with the promise of a trade in deal. The rules for trade in were to 1. "factory reset it", 2. Make sure its not "blacklisted" 3. It has to power on/off and be in working condition then send your phone back within 15 days after you receive the new one. When I received my new phone, there were no directions on how to complete the trade in, none. I had to dig around on the internet to figure it out. Then, they received my old phone that I factory reset, and they said it didn't meet the standards because I didn't reset my pass code. This was not listed anywhere on the website, and I was not aware this was even a step. I reset my phone and assumed that when it prompted me to set up the phone (like it was a new phone) that was it. I didn't want to set the phone back up after factory resetting it. Now I am out $278 because their trade in process is a scam. I could have went through Verizon and actually saved some money. Do not buy your phones directly from samsung!

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Canada
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May 1st, 2023

I purchase a french door refrigerator April 18,2021. It completely died a month and a half later. Trying to contact Samsung was a nightmare! It took at least 3 weeks to get a response which was to wait for a repair in SIX WEEKS. I demanded a new replacement. I received it in July 2021 and started it's problems within weeks. It made intermittent loud noises. I called Samsung and they just gave little information and mostly excuses. Months later, the noises became much louder and more frequent. There were to send a tech. I called myself during one of the noise episodes. I was to receive a call from a tech. They reached me months later after telling me the replacement only had a 90 day warranty. Well...now along with noise, this refrigerator has now died. I spent over an hour on their chat where they repeatedly asked me for the same information which was sent in photos, etc! It was with the same agent. In the end, I received just the address of the same tech! I want to return this poorly made product for a full refund! I have lost many groceries now, twice! This is the worst service and product I have ever received. Run!

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GB
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August 23rd, 2021

Worst CService I have ever dealt with. They stole £700 from me (I think there's a thief in their returns warehouse). I have been dealing with this issue for 4months. The email agents are plain stupid and also not given the policies/software to be able to actually help. I've spoken with the courier about raising an investigation and the police. Samsung still don't give a toss. I've just called them, waited 15min in a queue, spoken to someone who doesn't speak english (not the agent's fault!) who just didn't have enough language to help me. Then I tried again, again 15min wait, agent then put me on hold for 10 min, then HUNG UP ON ME! Tried again, phone line cut me off after 15min before I even got to an agent. I am LIVID. GIVE ME MY £700 BACK YOU THIEVES!

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT BUY FROM SAMSUNG ONLINE! If you try to return your item, they will "loose" it (though magically receive the free promotional items in the same SEALED box) and steal your money. The police can't even help as they say this is a civil dispute of Samsung not honouring their returns policy.

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Thumbnail of user michelled2169
Ohio
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November 21st, 2022

Absolutely useless customer service can't even unlocked their own phones with proof of purchase brand new out the box never will I own another Samsung product.

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You should be able to unlock your own devices everyone can

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Thumbnail of user edk30
Washington
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May 26th, 2017

A simple thing like getting a picture of my registered product on "my account" page doesn't seem to be possible. I have only been trying to get this done now for 2 months.

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Australia
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February 10th, 2022

Terrible customer service on returns and refunds. Have been waiting over 4 weeks for a resolution. Constant follow ups and long phone calls seem to go nowhere.

Tip for consumers:
If you're thinking of buying samsung, don't.

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Thumbnail of user erikap38
Texas
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December 9th, 2018

HORRIBLE MISTAKE to purchase Refrigerator RF31FMESBSR. Housing is broken, doesn't cool or produce ice. Spent several $$$ in service techs who say "manufacturer should replace your unit, it's defective". Samsung does not respond. PLUS broken parts all over: handle, door shelves (yes all!), freezer drawer. DISPOSABLE piece for $2,750! Low pressure water output, expensive filters, nosy doors - wish I could rate less than 0! - STAY AWAY FROM SAMSUNG REFRIGERATORS - YOU'LL SUFFER IF YOU BUY!

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Connecticut
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August 27th, 2017

Bought the Note7 like everyone else. Used my old phone for a discount on the note7. Then as we all know the phone was exploding and we were forced to trade the phone in and select another. I chose the samsung7 edge. I do not like this phone but put up with it until the next note was coming out. Now that the Note8 is here Samsung is not allowing people to give back the other phone and go into the note8. Shame on you Samsung. The only reason I have this phone is because of your failure. What is right is for Samsung to allow these phones to be taken back so we can get into the phone we wanted. This was not my fault it was theirs. DO NOT BUY SAMSUNG. I gave you a chance to do the right thing and I will never buy your products again. I phone here I come

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Pennsylvania
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March 31st, 2023

I would absolutely love for one day in the future if i could send my high quality photos/videos mainly VIDEOS through text messages. This is so tragic and take completely away from the camera experience. It is the one remaining issue that ALL SAMSUNG USERS PULL THIER HAIR OUT, OVER!

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Oregon
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September 25th, 2023

I bought a refurbished phone and my return trade in got mixed up but Samsung eventually found it and noted it. Because they thought it was lost, they kept telling me that they were going to shut my phone off remotely (wanting $145 to avoid so) and I kept contacting customer service and telling them don't do that the phone has been found everything's fine. Of course they shut my phone off after many attempts to avoid this. Multiple calls multiple chats in fact I've lost count at this point.

The problem being now again (today they remotely locked it) and this is the fourth time they've shut my off with their remote Knox software in as many months. They've left me stranded without communications because I rely on this device solely. I've missed important calls regarding my health care and scheduling of such. Every time this has happened it's taking 24 to 48 hours to reactivate the device that I own and that I paid for. This is unacceptable from a multi-billion dollar Global corporation that can't get their back office in order. The liability alone leaving someone stranded when it's their error is the most unbelievable part.

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Their customer service is terrible you can never get in touch with anyone and no one ever calls you back. And that's terrible when they don't fix the issue the first time the second time the third time or even the fourth time.

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Thumbnail of user stevenh1787
New York
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June 17th, 2022

My Samsung is less than 2yrs old and under 5yr warranty and its been a month since my freezer hasnt worked. They have sent 3 technicians out wich all say there is an internal leak which they cant fix. They are giving me the run around with the cutomer service. Very unprofessional. More than 4hours on the phone talking to people in the Philippines Dominican Republic etc. Very disappointed. I will never buy anything Samsung ever again!

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My Samsung is less than 2yrs old and under 5yr warranty and its been a month since my freezer hasnt worked. They have sent 3 technicians out wich all say there is an internal leak which they cant fix. They are giving me the run around with the cutomer service. Very unprofessional. More than 4hours on the phone talking to people in the Philippines Dominican Republic etc. Very disappointed. I will never buy anything Samsung ever again!

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Thumbnail of user daver922
Tennessee
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July 28th, 2022

Their products are shoddy and their support is even worse. Once they have your money, they don't seem to care anything at all about helping you. Avoid Samsung like the plague

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Thumbnail of user conan.piggott
Japan
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January 10th, 2024

I brought a new S23Ultra with $350 being offered as trade in for my old S21Ultra. This S21 was working fine, but was Deemed to be NGWO.
Samsung didn't contact me to discuss this and it took me months of chasing up to find out that it was Deemed NGWO, when I asked for my device back. They replied that it had been re-purposed and that they essentially have the right to steal my device and give me nothing in return.

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Thumbnail of user rosib1
New York
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July 6th, 2022

Dryer was being delivered on June 29th between 9-1 never showed up. Called and was told in was now 7pm. Now being delivered 7/12. Tried to call Samsung, kept me waiting an hour before I hung up. I am canceling or and will never buy Samsung again!

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