In order to compose [what we think] a statistically significant G-Shock Rating System, we needed to go deeper into technical specs and compare them within the relevant watch collection. In the very case, we took all G-Shock Q-Squad Watches with GPS function (in the watch, not third-party) and started comparing details. We stick to the point you are to know our rating calculations methods since it is not a black box [like in most services & shops] and you may find new details about other watches. Hope you will like our tremendous job and will continue using our magazine in your current and future purchases 🙂
Watches for Comparison
Size Rating Calculations
| Size Rating | Length | Width | Height | Average |
| GBD-H1000 | 63,00 | 55,00 | 20,4 | 46,13 |
| GSW-H1000 | 65,6 | 56,3 | 19,5 | 47,13 |
| GSR-H1000 | 58,2 | 49,3 | 17 | 41,50 |
Size Rating Winners & Losers
*the watches that are similar to “the smallest” size may get the same rating
Weight Rating Calculations & Winners & Losers
Functions Rating Calculations
*we took all common features in the Running with own GPS model range (from new watches to old watches) and listed them in the table. Some features have more power (like Tough Solar or G-Shock Bluetooth technology) and they receive more points than others.
| Functions | Points |
| Solar powered | 2 |
| Wrist heart rate measurement / Optical Sensor | 3 |
| Training Analysis | 1 |
| Training Data | 1 |
| Life Log Data | 1 |
| User profile creation | 1 |
| Digital compass | 1 |
| Altimeter | 1 |
| Barometer | 1 |
| Thermometer | 1 |
| World time | 1 |
| Vibrator | 2 |
| Touchscreen | 2 |
| Color Maps | 2 |
| Accelerometer | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | 2 |
| Wear OS by Google | 2 |
Full Table with Calculations →
Functions Rating Winners & Losers
| Series | Functions Rating |
| GBD-H1000 | ★★★★ |
| GSW-H1000 | ★★★★★ |
| GSR-H1000 | ★★★★★ |
Price Rating Calculations & Winners & Losers
*we took Japan’s official price and converted it to USD. The price may not be the same as on Amazon or other marketplaces, but it is good for building a representative rating system.
| Price | $ | Rating |
| GBD-H1000 | 485 | ★★★★★ |
| GSW-H1000 | 748 | ★★★ |
| GSR-H1000 | 507 | ★★★★ |
*Although some watches may have the cheapest price, they may not get the highest rate because of poor functions rating.
Materials Rating Calculations
| Materials | Points |
| Mineral Glass | 1 |
| 200-meter water resistance | 1 |
Full Table with Calculations →
Materials Winners & Losers
| Series | Materials Rating |
| GBD-H1000 | ★★★★★ |
| GSW-H1000 | ★★★★★ |
| GSR-H1000 | ★★★★★ |
Global G-Shock Running with own GPS Rating *average from all features
GSR-H1000
GBD-H1000
GSW-H1000