The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-SHOCK DW-B5600, GMW-B5000 and MRG-B5000? 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!
DW-B5600 | MRG-B5000 | ||
Amazon Price | 3500$ | ||
Year of first Release | 2022 | 2018 | 2022 |
Accuracy | Bluetooth (via phone app) | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app) | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app) |
SmartWatch Features | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) |
Light | LED backlight (Super Illuminator) | LED backlight (Super Illuminator) | LED backlight (Super Illuminator) |
Alarm | 5 daily alarms | 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm) | 5 daily alarms |
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 Signal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
World Time | 38 time zones (38 cities + coordinated universal time), city code display, city name display, daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching, Home city/World time city swapping | 39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching | 5 World time 39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching |
Auto-Back Light | No | Yes | Yes |
Screw Back | No | Yes | Yes |
Case / bezel material | Resin | Stainless steel | Titanium |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass | Sapphire Glass |
Battery | 3 years on CR2016 | Solar powered (CTL1616) | 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 | 48.9×42.8×13.4 | 49.3×43.2×13 | 49.4×43.2×12.9 |
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G-SHOCK DW-B5600 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★★ |
G-SHOCK DW-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!
– Bluetooth (easy to operate via smartphone)
– Bluetooth Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time)
– The first budget square G-SHOCK with Bluetooth
– Small Size (good for most wrists)
– Traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms, etc.)
– Affordable price
– Classic Design but with the modern caliber
– Ideal display readability and convenient additional information on display
– No Tough Solar (no Solar Power)
– Only 3 years battery
– Only traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms etc.)
– No Radio Calibration (you have only Bluetooth Time Sync)
– Without sports functions (like GPS, Steptrecker, advanced timers)
– Budget-friendly materials but durable
G-SHOCK GMW-B5000 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★ |
G-SHOCK GMW-B5000 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)
– Stainless steel housing (unlike other square G-SHOCKs)
– Solar Powered (Tough Solar).
– No need to worry about the battery change
– Super illuminator LED light (very bright)
– Good size (compatiable with 90% of wrists)
– Bluetooth Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time), also called Mobile Link
– Easy to operate via smartphone
– Radio Control Accuracy (corrects the time if needed via radio signals)
– Screw Lock Back (more durable)
– Days of the week selectable in six languages (unlike traditional G-SHOCKs)
– Great readability
– Mineral Glass (could be Saphire)
– More expensive (than traditional square G-SHOCKs)
– Only traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms etc.).
– No advanced GPS or Pedometer, etc.
– No Carbon Core Guard Structure (traditional case)
– Negative digital dials spoil readability (if the model has it)
G-SHOCK MRG-B5000 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★ |
G-SHOCK MRG-B5000 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!
– Premium materials in Classic Square Design
– Made in Japan (produced only in Japan)
– Solar Powered (Tough Solar). No need to worry about the battery change
– Titanium carbide finish & DLC coating
Bluetooth (easy to operate via smartphone)
– Bluetoot Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time)
– Radio Control Accuracy (corrects the time if needed via radio signals)
– High-brightness LED backlight
– Sapphire crystal (Scratch-resistant, highly transparent with an anti-reflective coating)
– Reminder setting (up to five upcoming events)
– Diamond Like Coating
– Screw-back case (like in old-school traditional watches but that also good for durability)
– High Price (but good materials)
– Only traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms etc.)
– No GPS Accuracy
– Without sports functions (like GPS, Steptrecker, advanced timers)
– No Carbon Core Guard Structure
Being a fan of CASIO watches since 2009, I strive to share my passion and knowledge with others. Through publishing short notes and curating all listings on this site, I hope to inspire fellow enthusiasts to explore the world of high-quality CASIO watches. A proud owner of GST-B200, GG-1000, GA-110. Remember: Fake Watches are for Fake People.
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