[G-Shock Comparison] GSW-H1000 VS GBD-H1000

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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)
Measuring unit: 1 second
Others: Auto-repeat (number of repeats settable from 1 to 20)

Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings)
Measuring unit: 1 second
Input range: 00’00” to 60’00” (1-second increments)
Others: Auto-repeat (number of repeats settable from 1 to 20)

Stopwatch

1-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 99:59’59”
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time

1-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 99:59’59”
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time

Hourly Time Signal

No

No

World Time

550 time zones, daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching
*May be updated when connected to a smartphone.

38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching
*May be updated when connected to a smartphone

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)

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


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★★★★★
How did we compose this rating? Enjoy our calculations →

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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