[G-Shock Comparison] GM-2100 VS GA-2100

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The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts

Can’t choose between G-SHOCK GBD-H2000 and GBD-H1000? 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

2021

2019

Accuracy

±15 seconds per month

±15 seconds per month

SmartWatch Features

No

No

Light

Double LED light

Neobrite (hands and hour markers) Double LED light

Alarm

5 daily alarms

5 daily alarms

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)

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)

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

Hourly Time Signal

Yes

Yes

World Time

31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off

31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off

Case / bezel material

Resin / Stainless steel

Carbon (Carbon Core Guard) / Resin

Glass

Mineral Glass

Mineral Glass

Battery

3 years on SR726W × 2

3 years on SR726W

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

48.5 x 45.4 x 11.8

48.5×45.4×11.8


Full features (if you want to know more)

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


G-SHOCK GM-2100 Rating System

Size★★★★★
Weight★★
Functions★★★
Materials★★★★★
Battery Years★★★
Price★★★

G-SHOCK GM-2100 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!

– Octagonal Form (trendy & stylish design). Luxury brands are also boasting an OAK design
– A stainless steel bezel (precisely crafted)
– Good case thickness 11.8 mm (average G-SHOCK is usually 13.4 mm and more)
– Textured band (detailed square dost)
– Double LED Light (one for the face and one for the digital display)
– Battery life: 3 years
– Affordable price
– IP colors with individual character (become fashion item status)
– Traditional watch with traditional ana-digi functions

– No Tough Solar (no Solar Power)
– Doubtful readability (the hands are not very distinct in some series)
– Only traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms etc.)
– No Carbon Core Guard Structure
– Only Mineral Glass (could be Sapphire)
– No Second Hand
– No Bluetooth (for easier operational activities)
– Traditional Accuracy ±15 seconds per month (no Bluetooth, no Radio Sync)


G-SHOCK GA-2100 Rating System

Size★★★★★
Weight★★★★★
Functions★★★
Materials★★★★★
Battery Years★★★
Price★★★★★

G-SHOCK GA-2100 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!

– Slim and Good Size G-SHOCK (11.8 mm thickness while the smallest used to be 13.4 mm)
– Popular OAK design (like in the first-generation DW-5000C)
– Minimalistic Look
– Best seller (for the recent years)
– Carbon Core Guard structure (protects modules with a carbon fiber reinforced resin case)
– Hand shift feature (Hands move out of the way to provide an unobstructed view of digital display contents.)

– No Solar Power (3 years)
– No Second Hand
– Poor redability (in some versions)
– Budget materials (no saphire crystal)
– No Bluetooth
– Traditional Accuracy (±15 seconds per month)



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Other G-SHOCK listings GM-2100 is in!

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