This particular model is an excellent watch. It's NOT supposed to be a smart watch. It was built by Casio to be used as a REGULAR G-SHOCK watch. The extra smart features that are in this model are there for convenience purposes only to give you notifications from your phone that you would otherwise have to look at your phone to see if you were wearing something else other than this model. Get over it if you want this model to be a smart watch. It isn't.
It's neither a good watch. I bought as an upgrade to 5610u and it fails at that. Screen, yes its 11/10 it's super fantastic. But anything else? Hugely disappointed.
@@danielthegeek4582 I think it’s a bit of an exaggeration but it’s definitely flawed. The interface is surprisingly slow. It feels like there’s a lot of lag when changing modes - whatever you do don’t press the Run button from the Home Screen. It’ll take 10 seconds to get back to timekeeping mode. Changing settings on the watch from 6:00 to 6:30 will require 30 button presses and you can’t hold the button. Everything on this watch feels sluggish. But the interval timers are great, it has vibration alarms and alerts, a super common CR2032 battery and an excellent display. It’s a good watch but could be even better in a future revision.
This is probably the most attractive looking G shocks ever, this is a must have for all G Shop fans. I’ve had it for almost 5 months now and it is brilliant.
I bought mine to replace my smart watch, i got tired of being constantly "connected", i wanted to sever that connection, but wanted something that would still track my steps since i love going for walks and hikes. I use the bluetooth to connect to the smart phone, yes, but don't use it for notifications or telling me when my phone rings. Its for that exact reason (besides the MIPS screen) that i love this watch. Being disconnected is truly liberating and for the money its great! The only real "nit pick" i had was the short claimed battery life. I love it so much i plan on buying a "Casioak" next. What people need to remember is, that this is not a smart watch. It's not meant to be one. Its just a great G-shock that happens to offer 1 or 2 conveniences of a smart watch, i suppose for those that absolutely have to stay connected 24x7... Even while going for a jog... Just my 2c.
00:06 Positive display 00:52 Easy connectivity with smartphones and standalone use 01:34 Casio G-Shock GBD-200 has consistent features with or without smartphone connectivity. 02:20 The battery life of Casio GBD-200 is impressive. 03:06 G-Shock GBD-200 lacks advanced fitness features compared to Garmin or Apple Watch. 03:57 Limited notification control from phone 04:44 Limited notification alert functionality 05:33 The Casio G-Shock GBD-200 can be used as a regular G-Shock
I have the same model except in yellow. I bought it May 2023 and had to replace the battery 17 months later. But I don't know when the watch was manufactured but I do believe the 2 year mark. I use the bluetooth feature all the time and that will drain the battery. What's nice is that the memory is saved after you change the battery. I thought I had to set everything up again. The only thing that got reset was my number of steps.
I just love my all Black gbd200. My true friend in walking and running. Do the job really well, is light, small, dont need to worry about battery... the quality of the screen, is just what a person needs, once you look at it, you will never accept nothing different from what it gives you... 15 months using it and still loving it.
Speaking about incoming calls: it actually beeps and vibrates when call started ringing and beeps and vibrates when stop ringing (in case you dont pick-up).
I've the blue version, and it is terrific. I mostly bought it to track my runs and it's been great, I get a difference of usually 100-200meters over a distance of 5km, tracks pace quite good. I dislike smart watches I just needed this for running and it does that pretty well and has an awesome display. It uploads my runs to strava after it connects to phone via bluetooth. I love this watch :)
I have this watch, I bought it for the display. I've never connected it to my phone, I'm not interested in having a smart phone to count steps blah blah blah... It's a cool watch that takes a beating on a construction site daily. Plus it has the countdown features for the gym.
@@saikemm The GVDH2000 and the Garman Instinct 2 are probably are $300, but there are cheaper smartwatches with GPS. Eventually they might go for less.
The negative display looks great indeed, I just wish Casio made this watch, with this display size and contrast, without any useless fitness features or "smart" features, and just made it more robust so it can actually be used outdoors. In owner's manual Casio lists - "Do not operate the crown or buttons while your watch is submersed in water or wet" - "Avoid wearing your watch while in the bath" - "Do not wear your watch while in heated swimming pool, sauna or any other high temperature/high humidity environment" - "Do not wear your watch while washing your hands or face, while doing house work or while performing any other task that involves soaps or detergents" - "Do not leave in direct sunlight for long periods of time.." It looks robust but seems like it's more like porcelain to me.
I think these warnings are there just to warn you about general chemistry. materials act differently in certain temperatures and with certain chemicals. they assume you would wear this outdoors or while sporting, not when you dish wash. pools and sea water is okay for these watches. you should consider these.
Hello thanks for the review. I have question does this watch have a auto backlight feature like D5600 (the second watch you showed in the video - d5600 g1514) ? Please can you clarify ?
But Garmin. Don't invest in Casio. They slept the smart revolution, but they don't even listen to customers and put out this ridiculous noon working products. "It's not supposed to be smart" then why put those features? Watch is too big, to slow even in stopwatch mode (JFC, unusable 😂...) Only function is watch with great screen then again, it's way too big for that.
I like the look, but it is useless. Even simple functions like the timer is very slow, it takes seconds to reset the timer and it doesn’t display the time and timer together neither. So I can’t even use this in the gym to time my rests between sets.
@@ayushtank_2307 This is an excellent model. You can use the stopwatch feature and the stopwatch also displays th time on the same screen on the bottom part of the screen. I recommend this model. Don't be afraid to buy it. It will serve you well for many years.
Well, i use it in the gym. Just had to set the workout for the series i do. 1 of 18 minutes and one for 4 minutes. Then set the repeat for 8 times. Almost 3 of training. It works well for me.
Awesome looking watch with a fantastic MIP display and vibration alarm. Those are the good points. The UI however is so piss-poor that Casio should be ashamed for eternity. The buttons response time is a joke and if you ever try to set a countdown beyond 60 minutes, you are in a world of shit. The GBD-200 can only be recommend for people who want a stylish sci-fi/retro looking square other than that it's garbage.
I have the slightly better spec gbx100, and while i love the clarity of the display, the UI and features are HORENDOUSLY poor - a useless stopwatch (doesn't count fractions of a second, only whole seconds?? The whole way functions are selected is also bizarre, I really don't know WHAT Casio were thinking when they designed these. If they just made a solar, multiband 6 model 5600, with the ONLY added extra feature being a step counter and with a MIP display, it would be perfection, but no......they gave us the DW-H5600MB (That NOBODY wanted).......WHAT A JOKE!.
They should have made 5610u with MIP display, better strap. Smart features aren't working here and even stopwatch is SUPER SLOW to a point is not usable. Also it's bigger than 5610u. It's bigger than a watch should be. I mean it's neither a smartwatch, nor tactical/gps utility like garmin, so why is it that big? IMHO=FAKE LOOKS, FAKE FEATURES. Like this ridiculous app. It's a fantastic digital watch, work 11/10 display, but because of above its very mediocre. And why the strap is so stiff? Basically from the get go you need to buy AFTERMARKET parts to fit aftermarket strap. RIDICULOUS from such big company as CASIO... They're not listening to customers.
Quick Question. Can you like turn off all those "smartwatch capabilities" such as notifications, walk counts and etc and then just fully use it manually like a normal gshock (to further save the battery". Man I an loving the display of this gshock and I am eager to buy it once I have the budget for it. Nice review BTW! 🫡👍
This particular model is an excellent watch. It's NOT supposed to be a smart watch. It was built by Casio to be used as a REGULAR G-SHOCK watch. The extra smart features that are in this model are there for convenience purposes only to give you notifications from your phone that you would otherwise have to look at your phone to see if you were wearing something else other than this model. Get over it if you want this model to be a smart watch. It isn't.
It's neither a good watch.
I bought as an upgrade to 5610u and it fails at that.
Screen, yes its 11/10 it's super fantastic. But anything else?
Hugely disappointed.
@@VishnuZutatenIn what way?
@@danielthegeek4582 I think it’s a bit of an exaggeration but it’s definitely flawed. The interface is surprisingly slow. It feels like there’s a lot of lag when changing modes - whatever you do don’t press the Run button from the Home Screen. It’ll take 10 seconds to get back to timekeeping mode. Changing settings on the watch from 6:00 to 6:30 will require 30 button presses and you can’t hold the button. Everything on this watch feels sluggish.
But the interval timers are great, it has vibration alarms and alerts, a super common CR2032 battery and an excellent display. It’s a good watch but could be even better in a future revision.
Thats the idea. Its a watch which is durable and that tells you notifications@@VishnuZutaten
So, the watch has features that aren't supposed to work? How stupid are you?
This is probably the most attractive looking G shocks ever, this is a must have for all G Shop fans. I’ve had it for almost 5 months now and it is brilliant.
I bought mine to replace my smart watch, i got tired of being constantly "connected", i wanted to sever that connection, but wanted something that would still track my steps since i love going for walks and hikes.
I use the bluetooth to connect to the smart phone, yes, but don't use it for notifications or telling me when my phone rings. Its for that exact reason (besides the MIPS screen) that i love this watch. Being disconnected is truly liberating and for the money its great!
The only real "nit pick" i had was the short claimed battery life. I love it so much i plan on buying a "Casioak" next. What people need to remember is, that this is not a smart watch. It's not meant to be one. Its just a great G-shock that happens to offer 1 or 2 conveniences of a smart watch, i suppose for those that absolutely have to stay connected 24x7... Even while going for a jog... Just my 2c.
I need a watch and a step tracker
Bravo 👏 My thoughts exactly
@@Het This watch is it-- both in one.
00:06 Positive display
00:52 Easy connectivity with smartphones and standalone use
01:34 Casio G-Shock GBD-200 has consistent features with or without smartphone connectivity.
02:20 The battery life of Casio GBD-200 is impressive.
03:06 G-Shock GBD-200 lacks advanced fitness features compared to Garmin or Apple Watch.
03:57 Limited notification control from phone
04:44 Limited notification alert functionality
05:33 The Casio G-Shock GBD-200 can be used as a regular G-Shock
I have the same model except in yellow. I bought it May 2023 and had to replace the battery 17 months later. But I don't know when the watch was manufactured but I do believe the 2 year mark. I use the bluetooth feature all the time and that will drain the battery. What's nice is that the memory is saved after you change the battery. I thought I had to set everything up again. The only thing that got reset was my number of steps.
I just love my all Black gbd200. My true friend in walking and running. Do the job really well, is light, small, dont need to worry about battery... the quality of the screen, is just what a person needs, once you look at it, you will never accept nothing different from what it gives you... 15 months using it and still loving it.
How about ite gps accuracy?
@romual90 the watch itself doesnt have one, it uses the gps of the cell phone, then i guess (have to believe) it works well.
Using mine for 2 years pretty good
@@JeshwanthandTejesh Have you needed to change the battery yet? Using bluetooth or no?
Speaking about incoming calls: it actually beeps and vibrates when call started ringing and beeps and vibrates when stop ringing (in case you dont pick-up).
I've the blue version, and it is terrific. I mostly bought it to track my runs and it's been great, I get a difference of usually 100-200meters over a distance of 5km, tracks pace quite good. I dislike smart watches I just needed this for running and it does that pretty well and has an awesome display. It uploads my runs to strava after it connects to phone via bluetooth. I love this watch :)
Buy a used Garmin watch with all the features you want.
Great review. I have owned this watch for 3 weeks I really like that I can adjust the settings from my phone. Happy Holidays everyone 🎄
I have this watch, I bought it for the display. I've never connected it to my phone, I'm not interested in having a smart phone to count steps blah blah blah... It's a cool watch that takes a beating on a construction site daily. Plus it has the countdown features for the gym.
does this watch have a tracker heart rate in own screen ?
No@@RicardoDekan
But it has a dumb, terrible, worst ever stopwatch.
@@RicardoDekanwaterproof?
@@Christianmendez-ig8xg
Are you serious?
This is a G-Shock…
Casio just needs to add tough solar to make this watch perfect.
The GBDH1000, GBDH2000, and GPRH1000 all have MIP, solar, Bluetooth and use USB cable to charge.
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Yes yes yes! It’s the only thing stopping me from pressing the trigger.
@@bruhreallybruh Yes, but don't want the heart rate monitor.
Just changed the battery today after having it for 2 years with Bluetooth always on. love it.
How much for the battery?
@@Psycho_mallu_ 2 EURO , Bought Duracel to last longer, those under 1 Euro they work but do not last 1 year.
@@Psycho_mallu_
Duracel 2 euro so it lasts longer, under 1 euro batteries work but do not last 1 year.
There is another issue. The strap has a non-standard extension, which is difficult to find.
Is the step counter okay Sir?😃
I just got it, I was debating about returning for other one but after using the right move app, I think I’ll keep it. Nice watch for the price
Thanks for this review!
when will Casio Gshock make a Tough Solar/Multiband/Bluetooth with MIP 😩
I would buy one without hesitation if they do that, I think they will avoid making one to not jeopardize the sales of their other models with LCD.
@@TricksTipsFix I hope they make one 🥲
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In GBD series
ya man, i was hoping this has a solar version.
@@TricksTipsFix I want a positive MIP display.
even though it isn't a smartwatch, the design is pleasing and looks tough.
Thank you for the review
The GBDH1000, GBDH2000, and GPRH1000 all have MIP, solar, Bluetooth and use USB cable to charge.
But too expensive
@@saikemm The GVDH2000 and the Garman Instinct 2 are probably are $300, but there are cheaper smartwatches with GPS. Eventually they might go for less.
The negative display looks great indeed, I just wish Casio made this watch, with this display size and contrast, without any useless fitness features or "smart" features, and just made it more robust so it can actually be used outdoors. In owner's manual Casio lists
- "Do not operate the crown or buttons while your watch is submersed in water or wet"
- "Avoid wearing your watch while in the bath"
- "Do not wear your watch while in heated swimming pool, sauna or any other high temperature/high humidity environment"
- "Do not wear your watch while washing your hands or face, while doing house work or while performing any other task that involves soaps or detergents"
- "Do not leave in direct sunlight for long periods of time.."
It looks robust but seems like it's more like porcelain to me.
Is this true? I mean, it's a deal breaker..
I think these warnings are there just to warn you about general chemistry. materials act differently in certain temperatures and with certain chemicals. they assume you would wear this outdoors or while sporting, not when you dish wash. pools and sea water is okay for these watches. you should consider these.
Does it have a find my phone option like the the A100? All the other bt things seem useless for me.
Yes it does. Never used but the feature is there
Nice to see a negative display that is easy to read!
Hello thanks for the review.
I have question does this watch have a auto backlight feature like D5600 (the second watch you showed in the video - d5600 g1514) ? Please can you clarify ?
ys it has but it turn off automatically after 6 hrs
does it have a step counter ? and if so does it also works without taking your phone with you
Yes it does
Yes it does, I didn't copared it with any other ones but some people found it to be unreliable.
Yes it does, and it’s very accurate.
This watch gets the most wrist time. My daily walk (5km twice) the gym 4 days a week. Cooking times every day etc…great watch
How do you use it in the gym specifically?
i like that watch but about other features for me is useless & will drain the battery fast.
Do you have any alternative recommendations from this one? Same size would be nice. By the way i already own a dw5600
But Garmin.
Don't invest in Casio.
They slept the smart revolution, but they don't even listen to customers and put out this ridiculous noon working products.
"It's not supposed to be smart" then why put those features? Watch is too big, to slow even in stopwatch mode (JFC, unusable 😂...)
Only function is watch with great screen then again, it's way too big for that.
My ocd can't stand when there's no 1/100th of a sec in the stop watch. It's only counting full seconds.
this watch isn't have any calories count?
The watch itself does not, but the app where you can see more info about your training has.
Too big for a 6 inch wrist, right? I can't try one unfortunately, i just love that display but don't want to look or feel uncomfortable.
No, not too big.
Fair review, I had this watch but sold after few months just due to interests in other models but have to say this is a brilliant watch.
I like the look, but it is useless. Even simple functions like the timer is very slow, it takes seconds to reset the timer and it doesn’t display the time and timer together neither. So I can’t even use this in the gym to time my rests between sets.
I am first time buyer for g shock is this a good model? I want to buy the square ones Which should i buy?
@@ayushtank_2307 This is an excellent model. You can use the stopwatch feature and the stopwatch also displays th time on the same screen on the bottom part of the screen. I recommend this model. Don't be afraid to buy it. It will serve you well for many years.
I couldn't agree more.
Well, i use it in the gym. Just had to set the workout for the series i do. 1 of 18 minutes and one for 4 minutes. Then set the repeat for 8 times. Almost 3 of training. It works well for me.
Is this solar operated?
Nope
Is it tough are hard like other g shock?
g shock = hard
I bought it but don’t like it looks like a runners watch someone who’s into hiking or something like that
You can't downgrade smart notifications and expect long battery life.
I think the square shape makes it harder to get a solar with Bluetooth unless you use a USB charger.
That's the daftest thing I've read for a while. 😂
Wished it was solar powered. All the other options is not needed.
This is a nice-looking watch.
This must go solar.
Awesome looking watch with a fantastic MIP display and vibration alarm. Those are the good points. The UI however is so piss-poor that Casio should be ashamed for eternity. The buttons response time is a joke and if you ever try to set a countdown beyond 60 minutes, you are in a world of shit. The GBD-200 can only be recommend for people who want a stylish sci-fi/retro looking square other than that it's garbage.
Smart features or not, this watch is a sexy one
I have the slightly better spec gbx100, and while i love the clarity of the display, the UI and features are HORENDOUSLY poor - a useless stopwatch (doesn't count fractions of a second, only whole seconds?? The whole way functions are selected is also bizarre, I really don't know WHAT Casio were thinking when they designed these.
If they just made a solar, multiband 6 model 5600, with the ONLY added extra feature being a step counter and with a MIP display, it would be perfection, but no......they gave us the DW-H5600MB (That NOBODY wanted).......WHAT A JOKE!.
The GBX-100 is actually better
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They should have made 5610u with MIP display, better strap.
Smart features aren't working here and even stopwatch is SUPER SLOW to a point is not usable.
Also it's bigger than 5610u. It's bigger than a watch should be. I mean it's neither a smartwatch, nor tactical/gps utility like garmin, so why is it that big? IMHO=FAKE LOOKS, FAKE FEATURES. Like this ridiculous app.
It's a fantastic digital watch, work 11/10 display, but because of above its very mediocre.
And why the strap is so stiff?
Basically from the get go you need to buy AFTERMARKET parts to fit aftermarket strap.
RIDICULOUS from such big company as CASIO...
They're not listening to customers.
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I find it useless as a smart watch. It's a good dumb watch.
It surprises me that Casio is not trying to improve their software, This could be an ''ok'' smartwatch with some small changes.
@@TricksTipsFixsolar charger & heart rate would make this watch even better 😊
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Bro it is never meant to be a smart watch!
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Quick Question.
Can you like turn off all those "smartwatch capabilities" such as notifications, walk counts and etc and then just fully use it manually like a normal gshock (to further save the battery". Man I an loving the display of this gshock and I am eager to buy it once I have the budget for it.
Nice review BTW! 🫡👍
Yes, I have all those features turned off and I love how it looks great on my hand. I have the blue one.
Yep you can and I bet most people will do just that.
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