The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-Shock GBA-800 and GBD-800? 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 | 2018 | 2018 |
Accuracy | Bluetooth (via phone app) | 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) |
Optical sensor (for Heart Rate) | No | No |
Step Count | Yes | Yes |
GPS (for distance and speed monitor) | No | No |
USB Charging | No | No |
Light | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) Double LED light | LED backlight (Super illuminator) |
Alarm | 5 daily alarms | 5 daily alarms |
Timer | Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings) | Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings) |
Stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | Yes | Yes |
World Time | for approximately 300 cities | for approximately 300 cities |
Case / bezel material | Resin | Resin |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass |
Battery | 2 years on CR2016 | 3 years on CR2025 |
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 | 54.1×48.6×15.5 | 54.1×48.6×15.5 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
*Want to compare some other features? Please, comment and we will improve our table.
G-Shock GBA-800 Rating System
| Size | ★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★ |
| Price | ★★★ |
G-SHOCK GBA-800 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!
– Active lifestyle design (lightweight and comfortable, making it suitable for sports and physical activities)
– G-SQUAD functionality (step counter, multi-functional timer, calorie tracking, and the ability to save up to 200 lap records)
– Dual-display visibility
– Smartphone sync (additional features and convenience for setting up interval workouts and tracking progress)
– Bluetooth Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time), also called Mobile Link
– Find your phone feature
– Calorie tracking accuracy (might not be entirely accurate)
– No Solar Power
– Complicated adjustments without the phone
– The dial is more for general use rather than for sports
G-Shock GBD-800 Rating System
| Size | ★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★★ |
G-SHOCK GBD-800 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!
– Comfortable and lightweight on the wrist
– Fitness tracker capabilities (steps tracking, calories burned, and target achievement rate)
– Multi-timer and lap records (20 timer combinations and storing up to 200 lap records for post-workout analysis)
– Digital display with clear view
– Step tracker with a three-axis accelerometer
– G-SHOCK Connected app compatibility (for time sync and easier adjustments)
– Is not a complete fitness tracker like dedicated fitness-focused devices
– Does not have advanced smartwatch features like smartphone notifications or app integration
– No heart rate monitor
– No built-in GPS
– No Solar Power (3 years)
– Not ideal for social sharing
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