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!

GBD-200

GBD-100

GBD-H1000

Price (Amazon)

230$

140$

400$

Year of first Release

2021

2020

2020

Accuracy

Bluetooth (via phone app)

Bluetooth (via phone app)

Bluetooth (via phone app), GPS Signal Reception

SmartWatch Features

G-SHOCK Move App

G-SHOCK MOVE App

G-SHOCK MOVE App

Optical sensor (for Heart Rate)

No

No

Wrist heart rate measurement (maximum measurement value: 220 bpm)

Step Count

Yes

Yes

Yes

GPS (for distance and speed monitor)

Smartphone GPS via Bluetooth

Smartphone GPS via Bluetooth

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

No

No

Yes (After about 2.5 hours of charging, training features can be used continuously for up to 14 hours)

Light

LED backlight (Super illuminator)

LED backlight (Super illuminator)

LED backlight (Super illuminator)

Alarm

4 daily alarms with snooze

4 daily alarms with snooze

4 daily alarms with snooze

Timer

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)

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)

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

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

Hourly Time Signal

No

No

No

World Time

38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), 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 * 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

No

No

Yes

Barometer

No

No

Yes

Compass

No

No

Yes

Multi Timer

No

No

Yes

Thermometer

No

No

Yes

Vibration

Yes

Yes

Yes

Case / bezel material

Resin

Resin / Aluminum

Resin / Stainless steel

Glass

Mineral Glass

Mineral Glass

Mineral glass

2 years on CR2032

2 years on CR2032

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

49.4×45.9×15

58.2×49.3×17

63×55×20.4

Full features (if you want to know more)

GBD-200 Wiki

GBD-100 Wiki

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

G-Shock GBD-200 Rating System

G-SHOCK GBD-200 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!

– MIP Display (more information than ever)– Advanced Sports Functions (timers, distance, pace, target alert etc.)– Can be used for running– G-SHOCK MOVE App (with advanced sports settings)– Simple notification opportunities– LED backlight (Auto light switch)– Life Log Data (step count, running distance, calories burned)– Step Tracker– Comfortable urethane band– Classic G-SHOCK Square Design

– No in-built GPS (syncs with your phone)– No Heart Rate Sensor– No Tough Solar (no Solar Power)– Only 2 years Battery– Budget-friendly materials– No Hourly Time Signal– Traditional Accuracy ±15 seconds per month (no Mobile Link, no Radio Sync)Some information may look too small

G-Shock GBD-100 Rating System

G-Shock GBD-H1000 Rating System

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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