The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-SHOCK DW-H5600, DW-B5600 and GBD-200? 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!
DW-H5600 | DW-B5600 | ||
Amazon Price | 300$ | ||
Year of first Release | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Accuracy | Bluetooth (via phone app) | Bluetooth (via phone app) | Bluetooth (via phone app) |
SmartWatch Features | CASIO WATCHES App | CASIO WATCHES App | G-SHOCK Move App |
Optical sensor (for Heart Rate) | Wrist heart rate measurement (maximum measurement value: 220 bpm) | No | No |
Step Count | Yes | No | Yes |
Blood oxygen level measurement | Yes | No | No |
GPS (for distance and speed monitor) | Smartphone GPS via Bluetooth | No | Smartphone GPS via Bluetooth |
USB Charging | Yes (After about 2.5 hours of charging, training features can be used continuously for up to 14 hours) | No | No |
Activities | Multi-sport (Running, walking, gym workout, interval timer) | No | Maybe used for running, walking, hiking |
Smart Alarm | Yes | No | No |
Breathing Exercise | Yes | No | No |
Vibration | Yes | No | Yes |
Light | LED backlight (Super illuminator) | LED backlight (Super Illuminator) | LED backlight (Super illuminator) |
Alarm | 4 daily alarms with snooze | 5 daily alarms | 4 daily alarms with snooze |
Timer | Timer (set unit: 1 second, maximum set: 60 minutes, measured in 1 second units) | Measuring unit: 1 second | Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings) |
Stopwatch | Stopwatch: 1 second, 100 hour counter, with split | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1-second stopwatch |
Hourly Signal | No | Yes | No |
World Time | 38 time zones (38 cities + coordinated universal time), city code display, city name display, daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching, Home city/World time city swapping | 38 time zones (38 cities + coordinated universal time), city code display, city name display, daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching, Home city/World time city swapping | 38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching |
Sunrise/sunset time | Yes | No | No |
Sleep Analysis | Yes (Sleep recovery level | No | No |
Moon Data | Yes | No | No |
Auto-Back Light | Yes | No | Yes |
Screw Back | No | No | No |
Case / bezel material | Resin (biomass plastic) | Resin | Resin |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass |
Battery | Solar powered and Rechargeable | 3 years on CR2016 | 2 years on CR2032 |
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 | 51.1 x 44.5 x 17.4 | 48.9×42.8×13.4 | 49.4×45.9×15 |
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G-SHOCK DW-H5600 Rating System
Size | ★★★★★ |
Weight | ★★★★★ |
Functions | ★★★★★ |
Materials | ★★★★★ |
Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
Price | ★★★ |
G-SHOCK DW-H5600 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!
– Bluetooth (easy to operate via smartphone)
– MIP Display (excellent image quality at ultra-low power consumption, more functions available)
– Heart Rate Monitor (for monitoring your sport activities.
– Cardio load status, blood oxygen level measurement)
– Step Counter (low power consumption, counts calories burnt)
– Bluetooth Mobile Link (CASIO WATCHES APP.
– Easy watch management and new advanced functions)
– Vibration (for certain notifications)
– Good Size (51.1 x 44.5 x 16.6 mm VS traditional 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm in DW-5600)
– Wired and Solar Battery Charging
– Iconic Square Design (those who know, know)
– No in-built GPS (you can only use it together with your phone)
– Might still be too large for someone
– Not well priced for a fitness watch
– No hourly time signal
– Budget-friendly materials but durable
– The stopwatch has only 1-second range
G-SHOCK DW-B5600 Rating System
Size | ★★★★ |
Weight | ★★★★★ |
Functions | ★★★ |
Materials | ★★★★★ |
Price | ★★★★★ |
G-SHOCK DW-B5600 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!
– Bluetooth (easy to operate via smartphone)
– Bluetooth Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time)
– The first budget square G-SHOCK with Bluetooth
– Small Size (good for most wrists)
– Traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms, etc.)
– Affordable price
– Classic Design but with the modern caliber
– Ideal display readability and convenient additional information on display
– No Tough Solar (no Solar Power)
– Only 3 years battery
– Only traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms etc.)
– No Radio Calibration (you have only Bluetooth Time Sync)
– Without sports functions (like GPS, Steptrecker, advanced timers)
– Budget-friendly materials but durable
G-SHOCK GBD-200 Rating System
Size | ★★★★★ |
Weight | ★★★★★ |
Functions | ★★★★★ |
Materials | ★★★★★ |
Battery Years | ★★ |
Price | ★★★ |
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)
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