[G-Shock Comparison] DW-5610 VS GM-S5600 VS GW-B5600

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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
Afterglow

Electro-luminescent backlight
Afterglow

LED backlight (Super illuminator)

Alarm

Multi-function alarm

Multi-function alarm

5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)

Timer

Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 24 hours (1-second increments, 1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Other: Auto-repeat

Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 24 hours (1-second increments, 1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Other: Auto-repeat

Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)

Stopwatch

1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 00’00″00~59’59″99 (for the first 60 minutes)
1:00’00~23:59’59 (after 60 minutes)
Measuring unit: 1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes)
1 second (after 60 minutes)
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times

1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 00’00″00~59’59″99 (for the first 60 minutes)
1:00’00~23:59’59 (after 60 minutes)
Measuring unit: 1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes)
1 second (after 60 minutes)
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times

1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity:
00’00”00~59’59”99 (for the first 60 minutes)
1:00’00~23:59’59 (after 60 minutes)
Measuring unit:
1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes)
1 second (after 60 minutes)
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times

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)

*Want to compare some other features? Please, comment and we will improve our table.


G-Shock DW-5610 Rating System

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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