The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-Shock GSR-H1000 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 | |
Accuracy | Bluetooth (via phone app), GPS Signal Reception | Bluetooth (via phone app), GPS Signal Reception |
Display | MIP LCD (Memory in pixel LCD. Training Data can be customized for ease of use) | MIP LCD (Memory in pixel LCD. Training Data can be customized for ease of use) |
SmartWatch Features | Runmetrix Smartphone App | G-SHOCK MOVE App |
Optical sensor (for Heart Rate) | Optical Heart Rate Monitor (on the watch caseback) | Wrist heart rate measurement (maximum measurement value: 220 bpm) |
Step Count | Yes | Yes |
GPS (for distance and speed monitor) | CMT-S20R-AS Motion Sensor (additional sensor to your watch. Equipped with a 9-axis sensor for measuring 20 types of running form indicators and GPS for measuring distance and pace) | GPS Functionality (Acquires data of current location from GPS satellite, measures distance travelled, speed, pace, and other data. In addition to GPS, the watch acquires data from GLONASS and Michibiki (QZSS) satellite systems) |
USB Charging | Yes | Yes (After about 2.5 hours of charging, training features can be used continuously for up to 14 hours) |
Light | LED light | LED backlight (Super illuminator) |
Alarm | 4 daily alarms with snooze | |
Timer | Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings) | |
Stopwatch | 1-second stopwatch | |
Hourly Time Signal | No | |
World Time | 38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching | |
Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | Yes |
Compass | Yes | Yes |
Multi Timer | Yes | |
Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
Vibration | Yes | Yes |
Case / bezel material | Resin / Stainless steel | |
Glass | Mineral glass | |
Battery | Rechargeable | Solar powered |
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 | 58.2×49.3×17 | 63×55×20.4 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
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G-Shock GSR-H1000 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★ |
G-SHOCK GSR-H1000 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!
– Smart Running features via Runmetrix & Walkmetrix Smartphone Apps
– Optical Heart Rate Monitor
– Built-in GPS (for pace, distance measurements)
– MIP Display (more information than ever)
– Rechargeable Battery
– No Tough Solar (no Solar Power)
G-SHOCK GBD-H1000 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★★ |
G-SHOCK GBD-H1000 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!
– Optical Sensor (Heart Rate Monitor)
– Accelerometer (3-axis accelerometer detects body movements and measures step count and distance travelled)
– Magnetic Sensor, Pressure Sensor and Thermo Sensor
– Built-in GPS (you may use all GPS sport features without your phone)
– MIP Display (excellent image quality at ultra-low power consumption, more functions available)
– Solar-assisted charging
– Third-party apps data import (Strava)
– Vibration Notification Function
– Amazing design (Improved operability and fit during training)
– Oversized (54.6 × 55 × 20.4 mm while traditional watch size is 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm (DW-5600)
– Traditional material (no Biomass plastic)
– No navigation features
– No Gyroscope
– Dedicated for running mostly (not so that multi sport but one can adapt to it)
– Doesn’t support chest sensor
– No Hourly Time Signal
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