The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-Shock AWG-M520, AWM-500 and AW-500E? Enjoy our comparison table and the best features unique list of each series.
AWG-M520-1A AWM-500D-1A AW-500E-1E
AW-500E | |||
Price (Amazon) | |||
Year of first Release | 2021 | ||
Accuracy | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals) | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals) | ±15 seconds per month |
SmartWatch Features | No | No | No |
Light | Double LED light: LED light for dial (fully automatic light, super illuminator, afterglow function, with afterglow, LED backlight for LCD part | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) Double LED light | Neobrite and Electro-luminescent backlight (for digital display) |
Alarm | 5 time alarms (with countdown function) | 5 daily alarms (with countdown) | Daily alarm |
Timer | (Set unit: 1 second, maximum set: 100 minutes, measured in 1 second units) | Measuring unit: 1 second | No |
Stopwatch | (1/100 second, 60 minutes total, with split) | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | No | Yes | No |
World Time | 48 cities around the world (31 time zones, with daylight saving time setting function) + UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) time display, home time city replacement function | 31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving time on/off, Home city/World time city swapping | No |
Auto-Back Light | Yes | Yes | No |
Multi Band | Yes | Yes | No |
Screw Back | Yes | Yes | No |
Alpha Gel / | No | No | No |
Magnetic Resistance | No | No | No |
Mud Resistance | No | No | No |
Case / bezel material | Resin | Stainless steel | Resin |
Glass | Inorganic glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass |
Battery | Solar powered | Solar powered | 7 years on CR2016 |
Size (mm) *we consider 48.9×42.8×13.4 to be a traditional watch size (as in DW-5600). So you are to compare how far or close the watch is to this size | 55.2×47.7×13.1 | 51.8×44.5×14.2 | 55.2×47.7×14.7 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
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AWG-M520 Profile / Casio G-Shock
Average Amazon Price: $235
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Year of first release: 2021
Best for: Teenagers, Office and Formal Wear
The most distinctive specs:
— Come back from 1989 (updated version of the first G-Shock analog-digital model AW-500 that proved to the whole World – the hands, gears, and other small parts of analog watches can be shock resistant)
— Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
— Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6 (additional way for time sync. This watch receives time calibration radio signals that keep the displayed time accurate)
— Hand Shift (moves the hands to neutral position for a better digital screen readability)
— World Time (Ideal function for business people or travelers who want to control two times at one display)
— Timer (100 minutes with 1 sec move)
Other colors and full specs: AWG-M520 Wiki Page
G-Shock AWG-M520 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★ |
AWM-500 Profile / Casio G-Shock
Average Amazon Price: $500 (yes, we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases from our links to Amazon). Check the Price on Amazon →
Year of first release: 2020
Best for: Office and Formal Wear, Top in G-Shock Lookbooks
The most distinctive specs:
– Full Metal Come back from 1989 (updated version of the first G-Shock analog-digital model AW-500 that proved to the whole World – the hands, gears, and other small parts of analog watches can be shock resistant)
– Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6 (additional way for time sync. This watch receives time calibration radio signals that keep the displayed time accurate)
– Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
– World Time (Ideal function for business people or travelers who want to control two times at one display)
– Day of the week languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian)
– Screw Lock Back (Premium Feature)
– Case / bezel material: Stainless steel (it was never before)
Other colors and full specs: AWM-500 Wiki Page
Only Limited Editions: AWM-500 Limited Editions
G-Shock AWM-500 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★ |
AW-500E Profile / Casio G-Shock
Average Amazon Price: $135 (yes, we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases from our links to Amazon). Check the Price on Amazon →
Year of first release: 2020
Best for: Top in G-Shock Lookbooks
The most distinctive specs:
– Come back from 1989 (updated version of the first G-Shock analog-digital model AW-500 that proved to the whole World – the hands, gears, and other small parts of analog watches can be shock resistant)
– Dual Time (In addition to the time in your current location, which is indicated by wide hour and minute hands, a second time can be indicated by the digital dial)
– Battery life: 7 years (the longest lasting battery for a non-solar G-Shock watch with an analog display)
– No Timer (remains devoted to it first model without timer)
– Electro-luminescent backlight (for digital display)
– Case / bezel material: Resin (almost the same look like in 1989)
– 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
Other colors and full specs: AW-500E Wiki Page
Only Limited Editions: AW-500 Limited Editions
G-Shock AW-500E Rating System
| Size | ★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★★ |
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