The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-Shock DW-5610, GM-S5600 and GW-B5600? Enjoy our comparison table and the best features unique list of each series.
We are trying to compare the watches from one collection or “similar” price categories. Besides you may find our rating system and pros & cons section below. Enjoy!
Price (Amazon) | |||
Year of first Release | 2019 | ||
Accuracy | ±15 seconds per month | ±15 seconds per month | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app) |
SmartWatch Features | No | No | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) |
Light | Electro-luminescent backlight | Electro-luminescent backlight | LED backlight (Super illuminator) |
Alarm | Multi-function alarm | Multi-function alarm | 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm) |
Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second |
Stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
World Time | No | No | 39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching |
Multi Day Format | No | No | Yes |
Multi Language Day | No | No | Yes |
Case / bezel material | Resin | Resin / Stainless steel (Gold ion plated case) | Resin |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass |
Battery | 2 years on CR2016 | 2 years on CR1616 | Solar powered CTL1616 |
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 | 48.9×43.8×13.5 | 43.8×38.4×10.9 | 48.9×42.8×13.4 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
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Size | ★★★★ |
Weight | ★★★★★ |
Functions | ★★ |
Materials | ★★★★★ |
Battery Years | ★★★ |
Price | ★★★★★ |
G-SHOCK DW-5610 PROs & CONs
*we composed all points based on our ten years experience in writing about CASIO watches. We know what matters when you are searching for your ideal G-SHOCK!
– Iconic Square Design (those who know, know)
– Replacement band in a package (two looks – one purchase)
– Practical and utilitarian colors Affordable price
– Flash alert (flashes with buzzer that sounds for alarms, hourly time signals)
– Military look & usage
– Comfortable size (good for small wrists)
– No Solar Power (2-years battery instead)
– Only traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms etc.).
– No advanced GPS or Pedometer, etc.
– Only traditional accuracy ±15 seconds per month (no Radio Calibration, no Bluetooth)
– No Carbon Core Guard Structure (traditional case)
– Negative display may spoil readability
G-Shock GM-S5600 Rating System
Size | ★★★★★ |
Weight | ★★★★★ |
Functions | ★★ |
Materials | ★★★★★ |
Battery Years | ★★★ |
Price | ★★ |
G-SHOCK GM-S5600 PROs & CONs
*we composed all points based on our ten years experience in writing about CASIO watches. We know what matters when you are searching for your ideal G-SHOCK!
– Very compact (43.8 × 38.4 × 10.9 mm) while traditional G-SHOCK watch size is 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm
– Can be used for kids & girls & other small wrists
– Can be used as a paired model with a bigger alternative
– Iconic 5600 series finished with luxurious metal
– Square design (those who know, know)
– Beautiful polished metal Lightweight (50 g)
– No Solar Power (2-years battery instead)
– Only traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms etc.).
– No advanced GPS or Pedometer, etc.
– Only traditional accuracy ±15 seconds per month (no Radio Calibration, no Bluetooth)
– No Carbon Core Guard Structure (traditional)
G-Shock GW-B5600 Rating System
Size | ★★★★ |
Weight | ★★★★★ |
Functions | ★★★★★ |
Materials | ★★★★★ |
Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
Price | ★★★ |
G-SHOCK GW-B5600 PROs & CONs
*we composed all points based on our ten years experience in writing about CASIO watches. We know what matters when you are searching for your ideal G-SHOCK!
– Iconic original design
– Good Size Watch (compatiable with almost all wrists)
– Bluetooth Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time), also called Mobile Link
– Easy to operate via smartphone
– Solar Powered (Tough Solar). No need to worry about the battery change
– Radio Control Accuracy (corrects the time if needed via radio signals)
– Multi-language Day (six languages)
– Only traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms etc.). No advanced GPS or Pedometer, etc.
– No resin band (so far)
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