[G-Shock Comparison] GMW-B5000 VS DW-5600

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

Can’t choose between G-Shock GMW-B5000 and DW-5600? 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!

GMW-B5000-1

DW-5600E-1VZ

	GMW-B5000	DW-5600
Price (Amazon)	450$	50$
Year of first Release	2018	1996
Accuracy	Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app)	±15 seconds per month
SmartWatch Features	G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen)	No
Light	LED backlight (Super illuminator)	Electro-luminescent backlight Afterglow
Alarm	5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)	Multi-function alarm
Timer	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)	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
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	39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching	No
Auto-Back Light	Yes	No
Multi Day Format	Yes	No
Multi Language Day	Yes	No
Screw Back	Yes	No
Case / bezel material	Stainless steel	Resin
Glass	Mineral Glass	Mineral Glass
Battery	Solar powered CTL1616	2 years on CR2016
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	49.3×43.2×13	48.9×42.8×13.4
Full features (if you want to know more)	GMW-B5000 Wiki	DW-5600 Wiki

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G-SHOCK GMW-B5000 Rating System

★★★

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

How did we compose this rating? Enjoy our calculations →

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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)

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