The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-SHOCKGSW-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 |
SmartWatch Features | G-SHOCK Move App, Wear OS by Google™ | 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) | GPS signal reception: Auto receive (with no mobile link function, time information, once/day); Manual receive (position information, time information) Compatible with 3 systems (GPS/Glonass/Michibiki) | 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 | No | LED backlight (Super illuminator) |
Alarm | Daily alarm | 4 daily alarms with snooze |
Timer | Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings) | Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings) |
Stopwatch | 1-second stopwatch | 1-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | No | No |
World Time | 550 time zones, daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching | 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 | No | Yes |
Thermometer | No | Yes |
Vibration | Yes | Yes |
Case / bezel material | Resin / Stainless Steel | Resin / Stainless steel |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral glass |
Battery | Rechargable | 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 | 65.6 x 56.3 x 19.5 | 63×55×20.4 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
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G-Shock GSW-H1000 Rating System
Size | ★★★★ |
Weight | ★★★★ |
Functions | ★★★★★ |
Materials | ★★★★★ |
Battery Years | ★★★★ |
Price | ★★★ |
G-SHOCK GSW-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!
– The First G-SHOCK smartwatch with Wear OS
– Optical Sensor (heart rate measurements)
– Digital compass, altimeter, barometer
Accelerometer and Gyrometer
– Built-in GPS (for distance, speed, and pace)
– G-SHOCK MOVE App (with advanced sports settings)
– Tide graph
– Time of sunrise/sunset
– 200-meter water resistance
– Amazing Display Themes
– Fishing time (calculated by current location, moon hour angle, and moon age)
– Monochrome LCD (to extend battery life)
– Large 65.6 × 56.3 × 21.3 mm (average watch size is 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm)
– Requires charging (via Dedicated charging cable)
– No Tough Solar (no Solar Power)
– Dependent on Battery
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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