| Size | ★★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★ |
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Quick Content Guide
- DW-H5600 Model Range *in different colors and bands
- Japanese Unique Features in DW-H5600 *the most distinctive features in details
- General information about the watch *year of first release, model range etc.
- Official DW-H5600 Video *only from Casio Company
- G-Shock DW-H5600 Display Guide *for key functions only
- G-Shock DW-H5600 on the wrist! *only images and only on the wrist
- DW-H5600 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for
- The most distinctive specs *from our Editorial point of view
- Other G-Shock DW Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases
- Official DW-H5600 Specs *all details and for base version DW-H5600-1
- G-Shock DW-H5600 PROs & CONs *by experts with 10 years experience
- DW-H5600 Comparison Table *with similar G-Shock Watches
- Recent News about DW-H5600 *the latest breaking news and videos
About the Watch in short. From G-SHOCK’s sports line “G-SQUAD”, it is the DW-H5600 series that is active in everyday life. As functions useful for workouts, it is equipped with an optical sensor that can measure heart rate and an acceleration sensor that can measure steps. Suitable for running, walking and working out. In addition, training analysis, sleep recovery analysis, breathing exercise, etc. are possible. It also has a blood oxygen level measurement function. Biomass plastic is used for the bezel and band. In addition, high-definition MIP liquid crystal with high visibility is adopted. It also supports USB charging and solar charging, and pursued practicality.
G-SHOCK G-SQUAD Evolution Timeline
May, 2023
DW-H5600
300$ on Amazon →
★★★★★
First Square G-SHOCK with Optical Heart Rate Sensor and Smart Sport Functions
More →
March, 2023
GBD-H2000
400$ on Amazon →
★★★★★
Incorporating an updated design and technology, the GBD-H2000 is now equipped with GPS functionality and six sensors that each track different elements,
to support the user across a wide range of activities from running to biking to swimming.
More →
October, 2021
GSR-H1000
700$ on Amazon →
★★★★★
A motion sensor equipped with a GPS / 9-axis sensor measures the movement of the body during running with high accuracy. Check measurement data in real time by linking with GSR-H1000AS.
More →
Enjoy Japanese Unique Features in DW-H5600!
Activity measurement centered on heart rate.
Equipped with an optical sensor for heart rate measurement on the back of the main unit. Irradiate LED light to measure changes in blood flow in the body and measure heart rate. In addition, it also has a built-in accelerometer that can measure the number of steps. The distance measured by the accelerometer is corrected by the smartphone’s GPS function to achieve more accurate distance measurement.
Comfort size and rectangular design.
An iconic square design that continues from the first G-SHOCK. By adopting a small battery and a thin LCD, it has a size that is highly wearable while being equipped with an optical sensor. The DW-H5600MB/DW-H5600EX has a metal bezel with a color IP treatment to enhance the quality.
Eco-friendly material that is healthy for people and nature.
In addition to using “biomass plastic” for the main resin parts such as the case, bezel, and band, the case is the first to use biomass-based carbon fiber reinforced resin. By using renewable organic resources as raw materials, we contribute to reducing the burden on the environment. Recycled materials are also used for packaging. As a product that proposes a healthy lifestyle, we have made consideration for the environment a reality.
Supports 4 types of exercise measurement.
Suitable for running, walking, gym workouts and interval training. You can select an activity with a simple button operation and display various measurement data in real time.
Solar-Assist charging
Training functions such as a heart rate monitor, notifications, and smart functions such as step counting are compatible with USB charging. Even if the amount of charge is low, the time display will be driven only by solar charging .
Super illuminator for easy viewing even in dark places
General Information
| Price | *later *average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases |
| Year of first Release | 2023 |
| Suitable for Wrist Size | 145 – 215 mm |
| Module Number | 3516 / Manual |
| Model Range | G-SQUAD (A new sports line that supports your active life by managing your daily exercise using your watch and smartphone. All watches are equipped with health and fitness support functions, include a 3-axis accelerometer that keeps track of step count, a Multi-Timer that lets you create up to 20 timer combinations of five timers each, memory for up to 200 lap records, and with the help of the phone app, a calorie-use counter. Ideal for interval training for running, gym activities and other sports.) |
| Battery Type | Solar (G-Shock Batteries) |
| Other Divisions the DW-H5600 belongs to: *you may find all watches of the division by clicking on the link | G-Shock Digital G-Shock Heart Rate Monitor G-Shock StepCount G-Shock Bluetooth G-Shock Square G-Shock Solar |
Official DW-H5600 Video
G-Shock DW-H5600 Display Guide *for key functions only. For you to know how it works))
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G-Shock DW-H5600 on the wrist!
DW-H5600 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for
What we like in DW-H5600 *comments by experts with 10 years experience in writing about Casio watches
— The iconic square design (inspired by the first and origin G-SHOCK DW-5000C)
— 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
— Heart rate monitor (Optical sensors on case back of watch LED light, detect the blood flow under the skin, and measure heart rate)
— Step Count (3-axis accelerometer detects body movements and measures step count and distance travelled. Also interpolates distance measurements in environments where GPS measurement is unavailable)
— CASIO Watches App (Increase motivation by managing measurement data and training history with the app, which automatically creates training plans tailored to set targets)
— Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth(R)) (for time sync with your phone data)
— Training Function (Display of distance, speed, pace, and other calculated values based on accelerometer, auto/manual lap times, Auto Pause, target alert setting (time, calories burned) on/off, training display customization (elapsed time, distance, pace, lap time, lap distance, lap pace, average pace, speed, average speed, calories burned))
— Training and sleep analysis (The watch displays current performance and physical condition, based on analysis of various data measured by the watch, in an easy-to-understand format)
— Blood oxygen level measurement (The optical heart rate sensor tracks the level of oxygen taken into the blood. This data can be used to manage daily health and adjust exercise load.)
— Notification Mode (Displays Bluetooth®-connected smartphone call, email, and SNS message receipt notifications for ease of checking even while exercising)
— Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
— USB Charging (After about 2.5 hours of charging, training features can be used continuously for up to 14 hours)
— Biomass plastics in the case and band(the environmentally friendly biomass plastics are produced using materials derived from castor seeds and corn, as well as other raw materials)
— Sunrise, sunset time display (Sunrise time and sunset time for specific date, daylight pointers. Good if you want to know to stop after durable hiking or smth of the kind)
— Moon data (moon age of the specific date)
— Smart alarm (The smart alarm uses the watch’s accelerometer and heart rate sensor to estimate your sleep state and notify you by sound or vibration when your sleep is light during a specified period.)
Other G-Shock DW Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases
These are not all G-Shock DW Series. Here is a list of All G-Shock DW Watches →
Official Casio Description.
From G-SHOCK’s sports line “G-SQUAD”, it is the DW-H5600 series that is active in everyday life. As functions useful for workouts, it is equipped with an optical sensor that can measure heart rate and an acceleration sensor that can measure steps. Suitable for running, walking and working out. In addition, training analysis, sleep recovery analysis, breathing exercise, etc. are possible. It also has a blood oxygen level measurement function. Biomass plastic is used for the bezel and band. In addition, high-definition MIP liquid crystal with high visibility is adopted. It also supports USB charging and solar charging, and pursued practicality.
Official DW-H5600 Specs / Features *for base version DW-H5600-1
- Case / bezel material: Biomass plastics
- Case size (L× W× H): 51.1 x 44.5 x 17.4 mm
- Weight: 59 g
- 200-meter water resistance
- Charging system compatible with dedicated cable (requires device with Type-A USB terminal)
- Solar powered
- Activities: Multi-sport (running, walking, etc); Calculate and display distance, speed, pace, and other information using GPS or accelerometer; auto/manual lap function; auto pause function
- Training Analysis: Cardio load status
- Activity Log Data: Up to 100 runs with up to 200 laps each, measurement time, distance, pace, running index, calories burned, energy source used, heart rate, maximum heart rate, cardio load, pitch, maximum pitch, stride, altitude gained, number of strokes, SWOLF
- Wrist Heart Rate Measurement (30～220 bpm): Heart rate, target heart rate setting, graphic heart rate zone indication, heart rate graph, maximum heart rate, minimum heart rate
- Sleep Measurement: Sleep recovery status (6 stages), sleep recovery stage display, sleep status (5 stages), sleep score display range (1 to 100, measurement unit: 1), autonomic nerve status (5 stages), ANS score range (-10 to +10, measurement unit: 0.1)
- Blood Oxygen Level Measurement*
- Breathing Exercise: Setting range (2 to 20 minutes in 1-minute increments), biofeedback, zone-specific time summary
- Step Count Measurement: 3-axis acceleration sensor, step count display range (0 to 99999 steps), step count reset: automatic reset at midnight every day
- Active Time Measurement: Special algorithm measures movement time using status analysis (walking, running, biking, undefined)
- Life Log: Step count, step count graph (week, month, 6 months), calories burned measurement, active time measurement
- Floor Elevation Measurement
- Step reminder
- Mobile link (Automatic connection, wireless linking using Bluetooth®)
- Auto time adjustment
- Easy watch setting
- Approximately 300 world time cities
- Notification function (incoming calls, incoming e-mails, new social media posts, calendar notifications, reminders)
- Training analysis data
- Activity history
- Life log data
- Sleep analysis data
- Phone finder
- Mineral Glass
- Compatible band size: 145 to 215 mm
- World time
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. - Moon data (moon age of the specific data, moon phase)
- Sunrise, sunset time display
- 1-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 99:59’59”
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time - Timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 60 minutes
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 60 minutes (1-second increments) - 4 daily alarms with snooze
- Smart alarm (with snooze)
- LED backlight (Super Illuminator)
Full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 5 seconds), afterglow - Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
- Button operation tone on/off
- Power Saving (display goes blank to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
- Battery level indicator
- Using activity functions (heart rate):
- • HIGH RATE (continuous reception): Approx. 14 hours max.
- • NORMAL (continuous reception): Approx. 16 hours max.
- • LONG (intermittent reception): Approx. 19 hours max.
- Using in watch mode with heart rate measurement OFF: Approx. 2 months
- Using with power-saving function ON: Approx. 23 months
- Varies depending on usage environment; from full charge, without solar power.
- Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no mobile link function)
- Airplane mode
- Vibrator
- 12/24-hour format
- Regular timekeeping:
- Hour, minute, second, am/pm, month, date, day
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
DW-H5600 Comparison Table with similar G-Shock Watches
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 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
Recent News about DW-H5600
- [G-SHOCK 2023] DW-H5600 — Sports Evolution of the Origin
- [G-SHOCK Comparison] DW-H5600 VS DW-B5600 VS GBD-200
- [G-SHOCK 2023] DW-H5600-1 — Legendary Square Case with Heart Rate Sensor
You ask, we answer…
Optical sensors on case back of watch LED light, detect the blood flow under the skin, and measure heart rate.
It is a 3-axis accelerometer that detects body movements and measures step count and distance travelled. Also interpolates distance measurements in environments where GPS measurement is unavailable)
You may manage all watch settings through your phone.
Display of distance, speed, pace, and other calculated values based on accelerometer, auto/manual lap times, Auto Pause, target alert setting (time, calories burned) on/off, training display customization (elapsed time, distance, pace, lap time, lap distance, lap pace, average pace, speed, average speed, calories burned).
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