I like G shock but they make very mediocre smartch watches. I dont even like or own the garmin X2 but it is quite clearly the better offer for the same amount of money.
Idk about other people but I have both 9400/gprb1000 and I can tell you my Fénix 7 Sapphire Solar is way better than those 2 and from what I see the new Rangeman still seems to fall short but I could be wrong. I expected a direct competition, this is not it.
@@GiShockGo but how? It’s like a computer, and it’s very slow. My old rangeman has dedicated buttons for stop watch and compass or for ABC and it’s fast. I just feel they are going to be gutted buying this and they are all the same watches the ones with the heart rate monitor it’s just got a rangeman written on it. This is definitely no rangeman.
@@thetruthonlyone You can't deny the benefit of having on board gps navigation functions on a watch built for the out doors and hiking environments. I get that some people like analogue watches and i love the old rangeman 9400 (and sapphire) but I am g shock tried something different with this and pushed it a bit further. There are plenty of new mudmasters that cover the analogue section of the market if thats ur thing and this doubles as a health monitor which also can become essential in survival situations.
⁉️🤷♂️🤬 So I have to scroll through a bunch of crap only to access the count down timer/stop watch? The only positive is the display and the USB charging option. 🤬🤷♂️⁉️ PS: I'LL KEEP MY OLD RANGMAN WHICH IS A BEAUTY FUCTION WISE AND HAS YET TO FAIL ME!
I just did the same. Picked up a 9400 two weeks ago. I cannot bring myself to like the look of this new rangeman. GW-9400 is so damn perfect for me, only thing i wish it had is a heart rate sensor for workouts but it’s easy enough to check my pulse manually.
do you suggest new one or the old one? for special forces. I dont want a watch that needs getting charged. I prefer long distance watches atleast 5 years.
I prefer the screen and the layout, more similar to my suunto core, but the buttons seem like mush the response is slow and has a load of features i wouldn't use. Ill stick with my 9400 until Casio do a refresh of a true ABC watch the only other feature I might use is a pedometer for tracking distance
the delay on presses is due to the MIP display, as it is on 1Hz , for power saving purposes.. my only concern is can it sync to google fit?, mine syncs to google fit
I would've liked if they had changed the watch faces compared to the gbdh2000 to make it completely a different model as far as they've already used almost the same module 😢
Nothing can be compared to the value of the Garmin Instinct 2/2X so no point in comparing this to a smartwatch. G-shocks have their place and im just glad they decided to clean up the display and make them more modern with the MIP display for a change.
I bought a Garmin 2X in November 2023 and run around 20 - 30 miles a week. It's an awesome watch. I'd be interested to know the battery life for the Rangeman H1000 as my 2X gives me over 2 weeks with sleep tracking, all my workouts/runs and still has about 20% left. That's in winter too, haven't tested the solar aspect of it yet. I also have an extensive G-Shock collection including the GW9400, which I love.
Stick with the garmin 2x leave this garbage Gshock have lost there way with new models it’s more like a fitness watch than what a rangeman supposed to be
I had a Garmin Instinct 2x solar, a Fenix 7x Sapphire solar and a Garmin Venu 3 Slate Stainless Steel and dumped all three for the Casio Men's G-Shock Move GBD-H2000 Series and would do the same for this watch. Garmin is overpriced junk that has a real garbage app hooked to it. Best thing is I am glad to get rid of those overpriced Garmin Garbage! Garmin smart watch for dumb people!
I'm interested in this watch however not fully sold yet i got the dwh5600 when it came out and 2 9400's this year, I typically switch back and forth between the 9400 and or other g shocks but my daily tends to be, and had been a garmin instinct 1st gen non solar and I've beat the hell out of that thing and it won't quit I really want casio to be at least to par with garmin mostly at this point for me if they did this mip display with the mb6 and tough solar and less features trying to complete prematurely with smart fitness watches I think they'd sell a ton and make a lot of g shock folks very happy Thanks for the review The dwh5600 battery life was not impressive to me at all as that was my intended piece to replace the garmin, and aside from the style of the g shock the garmin beats it in every category
@GiShockGo the original instinct is 150 right now which is an incredible deal I had the 2x solar for a week but with my current collection ended up sending it back it was a great watch but I don't need it at this time, maybe once the instinct 1 finally dies I'll get another garmin or if gshock steps up their app and watch game but I still love my casios I have a case full of squares , 2100s and rangeman I've been eyeing a few seikos as well 💁♂️
@@GiShockGo That is what I love about the GW9400, no lag between modes. I have the GPS Rangebeast and it does the same thing. Also, the Rangebeast doesn't like hot weather as it stops all functions and the MIP turns white. I hope at least the new Rangeman doesn't do that.
The delay is because of the MIP screen, I prefer the original, this is too much of a smart watch for me, prefer a 'dumb' G-Shock over a beefed up kind of apple watch, although it does look nice.
@@GiShockGo yeah, I have the gbd200 with the MIP display and it also has a slight half a second delay, very minor but noticeable, legibility is fantastic though and I do love the watch.
Material around the glass is "soft" and with a little effort can be peeled back. Not much protection against mud/water? It looks great, which is not matched by performance?
G-shock is getting to repetitious with its models. Especially with overkill of heart rate function and connecting with your phone through the G-Shock apps! It would be nice to have a new age of functions like sending txt messages from your watch, voice messaging, making payments thru, listening to music, etc, etc! Smart watches are still blowing even the most up to date G-Shocks out of the water! This coming from a G-shock fan like yourselves. Come on G. Step it up and move forward!
No. Most gshocks fans don't want a smart watch. Rather not have my watch track me. I can ditch the phone and computer so a watch with just ABC and multiband 6 is perfect
Don't worry it will I dumped a Fenix 7x Solar sapphire for a GBD-H2000 that is basically the same watch and I get notifications. You will not miss that Garmin Crap!
All G shocks MUST come with Hourly Signal Chime! ( this little feature makes a G shocks being UNIQUE) and it's TOTALLY IT'S UP TO ME I turning it ON or OFF! So bye bye 2024 Rangeman.
Its so disappointing, no maps or Navigation feature. Thats cleary a pass, Casio made much wrong choices with this Model. I was hoping for a replacement for the gpr b1000. Greetings from Germany
This is a not good fitness watch and not good rangeman, GBD-H2000 in rangeman pants.. someone who designed it missed the whole point of a rangeman series.. i regret selling my gpr-b1000 a year ago..
Sadly gshock is going in the wrong direction. Quality is not what it once was and for the price you pay on some of these 300$ plus watches you don’t get what you once did. Hard pass and sadly selling off most of my collection of gshocks outside of a select rare few.
If Casio does not start making "smart" smartwatches now will never get to a competitive position. Will be another Blackberry, or Nokia. Smartwatches are not the future, they are already here and will evolve at an incredible speed. Casio has the opportunity and the know-how to make the toughest smartwatches ever built but is wasting its time with this dumb, slow mockups.
Theres just so much overkill on the watch it doesnt make sense to buy it because ... you wont use all the functions. Your not getting your money worth. Ive got several gshocks i wear regularly including the 9400, I'll stay with the 9400.
I tried the H1000… what a shit piece this is. And for the price? SUCKS! The resin felt great. But the band is so loose on the case you almost think u can pull it of with a little force, dangles to much on the big screw pins.. what a sad model this is g shock. Shame. I went for the gw9400. A REAL G SHOCK😂👌🏻
G shock is coming for garmin 😂😂😂 g shock should've just been a "dumb but tough" watch in my opinion, that's why i love G Shock
I like G shock but they make very mediocre smartch watches. I dont even like or own the garmin X2 but it is quite clearly the better offer for the same amount of money.
Yep. Just put an MIP display in the GW-9400 and you have a hit. This new Rangeman is thick and ugly.
Garmin is taking customers from casio. Many people that hade ghaock i know chaged to garmin
Idk about other people but I have both 9400/gprb1000 and I can tell you my Fénix 7 Sapphire Solar is way better than those 2 and from what I see the new Rangeman still seems to fall short but I could be wrong. I expected a direct competition, this is not it.
The 2x is a thousand times better than this Gshock have ruined the rangeman
Excellent watch with a beautiful screen. My GW9400 is still going strong so I don't see myself switching watches anytime soon.
This new rangeman makes me happy that I still have my gw9400.
I seem to feel that way initially and then the new models become more appealing
@@GiShockGo but how? It’s like a computer, and it’s very slow. My old rangeman has dedicated buttons for stop watch and compass or for ABC and it’s fast.
I just feel they are going to be gutted buying this and they are all the same watches the ones with the heart rate monitor it’s just got a rangeman written on it. This is definitely no rangeman.
@@thetruthonlyone You can't deny the benefit of having on board gps navigation functions on a watch built for the out doors and hiking environments. I get that some people like analogue watches and i love the old rangeman 9400 (and sapphire) but I am g shock tried something different with this and pushed it a bit further. There are plenty of new mudmasters that cover the analogue section of the market if thats ur thing and this doubles as a health monitor which also can become essential in survival situations.
@@freddykruger3320nah the only thing useful is the heart rate monitor but all the other fitness gimmicks is useless trash that makes the menu clunky.
⁉️🤷♂️🤬 So I have to scroll through a bunch of crap only to access the count down timer/stop watch? The only positive is the display and the USB charging option. 🤬🤷♂️⁉️
PS: I'LL KEEP MY OLD RANGMAN WHICH IS A BEAUTY FUCTION WISE AND HAS YET TO FAIL ME!
Dang Chavo, dropping some content. That’s what I like to see. Great review as always bro.
Thanks brother!
Got the yellow used all functions !Top watch does all and some ! Connects no problems Bluetooth ,GPS ! Got the GWG 20001A3 also ! Thank you !
but i do believe there was the GPRB1000 Rangeman?? that was after the 9400??
Yeah, but a completely different watch.
@@GiShockGo bro.. I love your channel.. but you did say, we haven’t had a rangeman since the 9400.. that ain’t correct
Correct!
Gpr b-1000 Rangeman is a real survival watch!
@@tomistrawberry1299 Yes, it was and is. This one has no real backtracking function, so it is useless e.g. in the alps.
Saw it in japan a few weeks ago, but went with the 9400. I tried but didnt feel the love on the new rangeman.
I just did the same. Picked up a 9400 two weeks ago. I cannot bring myself to like the look of this new rangeman. GW-9400 is so damn perfect for me, only thing i wish it had is a heart rate sensor for workouts but it’s easy enough to check my pulse manually.
A huge thank you for the unboxing and for the presentation. 👍👌✌🙏👏💪
My pleasure!
do you suggest new one or the old one? for special forces. I dont want a watch that needs getting charged. I prefer long distance watches atleast 5 years.
How long on the battery when you’re using all features like gps?
Approximately 2 hours
is this watch suitable for small wrist in your opinion???
Yes it is as my wrist is 7 inches and fits perfectly
I prefer the screen and the layout, more similar to my suunto core, but the buttons seem like mush the response is slow and has a load of features i wouldn't use. Ill stick with my 9400 until Casio do a refresh of a true ABC watch the only other feature I might use is a pedometer for tracking distance
So can the tide be set like any other g shock? Or does it need to sync/connect to internet to update all the time like Garmin?
It can be set using your phone
I like it somehow. More functions than the 5600 version. Maybe i ll get one.
I’m still trying to learn how to operate it. Love the design and display so far
This is my first watch, this thing looks like it will handle a good wreck.
Does it have automatic time calibration via GPS ?
Yes it does
Best gshock of 2024
the delay on presses is due to the MIP display, as it is on 1Hz , for power saving purposes.. my only concern is can it sync to google fit?, mine syncs to google fit
Will this measure distance travelled please?
Yes
I would've liked if they had changed the watch faces compared to the gbdh2000 to make it completely a different model as far as they've already used almost the same module 😢
Nahhhh that’s too much innovation from Casio. They should focus on making indestructible watches.
When you use compass, you have to wave your arm in a "figure 8" to get the notification.
barometer has pressure alert?
It does
Nothing can be compared to the value of the Garmin Instinct 2/2X so no point in comparing this to a smartwatch. G-shocks have their place and im just glad they decided to clean up the display and make them more modern with the MIP display for a change.
Exactly! Gshock needs to stay in its lane. But surprisingly lot of people seem to like the smart functions
I bought a Garmin 2X in November 2023 and run around 20 - 30 miles a week. It's an awesome watch. I'd be interested to know the battery life for the Rangeman H1000 as my 2X gives me over 2 weeks with sleep tracking, all my workouts/runs and still has about 20% left. That's in winter too, haven't tested the solar aspect of it yet. I also have an extensive G-Shock collection including the GW9400, which I love.
Stick with the garmin 2x leave this garbage Gshock have lost there way with new models it’s more like a fitness watch than what a rangeman supposed to be
I had a Garmin Instinct 2x solar, a Fenix 7x Sapphire solar and a Garmin Venu 3 Slate Stainless Steel and dumped all three for the Casio Men's G-Shock Move GBD-H2000 Series and would do the same for this watch. Garmin is overpriced junk that has a real garbage app hooked to it. Best thing is I am glad to get rid of those overpriced Garmin Garbage! Garmin smart watch for dumb people!
was hoping to see you review this.. still waiting for mine.. hate being in Australia.. we get everything last
Apart from Makita tools I heard.
Soon…. It’ll be worth the wait. In the meantime keep watching my videos 😂
@@GiShockGo I always do.. love your work..
I'm interested in this watch however not fully sold yet i got the dwh5600 when it came out and 2 9400's this year,
I typically switch back and forth between the 9400 and or other g shocks but my daily tends to be, and had been a garmin instinct 1st gen non solar and I've beat the hell out of that thing and it won't quit
I really want casio to be at least to par with garmin mostly at this point for me if they did this mip display with the mb6 and tough solar and less features trying to complete prematurely with smart fitness watches I think they'd sell a ton and make a lot of g shock folks very happy
Thanks for the review
The dwh5600 battery life was not impressive to me at all as that was my intended piece to replace the garmin, and aside from the style of the g shock the garmin beats it in every category
I might need to get me a garmin. I’m hearing a lot of good things
@GiShockGo the original instinct is 150 right now which is an incredible deal I had the 2x solar for a week but with my current collection ended up sending it back it was a great watch but I don't need it at this time, maybe once the instinct 1 finally dies I'll get another garmin or if gshock steps up their app and watch game but I still love my casios I have a case full of squares , 2100s and rangeman I've been eyeing a few seikos as well 💁♂️
The watch is great but Casio need to update it. Navigation should be essential in a Rangeman.
Great review. This watch is a solid pass for me. I could not deal with the lag in between functions. I would rather go Garmin Instinct Solar 2x.
Yeah I have to keep testing that to see how it affects real day to day use. Cause initial impression isn’t a good one
@@GiShockGo That is what I love about the GW9400, no lag between modes. I have the GPS Rangebeast and it does the same thing. Also, the Rangebeast doesn't like hot weather as it stops all functions and the MIP turns white. I hope at least the new Rangeman doesn't do that.
Oh , YES, it does !😂@@pparmar40
@@pparmar40 Why would the reviewers' Rangeman lag, but yours does not?
@@patricko9170 it does my mistake. I gave returned my rangeman as its very uncomfortable to wear.
The delay is because of the MIP screen, I prefer the original, this is too much of a smart watch for me, prefer a 'dumb' G-Shock over a beefed up kind of apple watch, although it does look nice.
I have to keep testing it. See how the lag affects daily use
@@GiShockGo yeah, I have the gbd200 with the MIP display and it also has a slight half a second delay, very minor but noticeable, legibility is fantastic though and I do love the watch.
I really want to see a positive MIP display
USB charging port at the back?…
Yes it is
@@GiShockGo is it an USB port or a proprietary connector cable with an USB connector in the other end?
@@kakegarcia8056 proprietary with USB connector
I’m trying to like this new Rangeman but it looks like Bob The Builder designed it. Especially (not exspecially) the yellow version.
Get the black one. It's Awesome
Material around the glass is "soft" and with a little effort can be peeled back. Not much protection against mud/water? It looks great, which is not matched by performance?
I dont like the backlight bleeding 😢
New Fitness Rangeman 🙂
What is great, MIP display and 6 sensors.
Bumblebee 😊
😅 very slow in response with useless functions. Thick and only mineral glass for that price 😅. Thanks but I won't 😂
G-shock is getting to repetitious with its models. Especially with overkill of heart rate function and connecting with your phone through the G-Shock apps! It would be nice to have a new age of functions like sending txt messages from your watch, voice messaging, making payments thru, listening to music, etc, etc! Smart watches are still blowing even the most up to date G-Shocks out of the water! This coming from a G-shock fan like yourselves. Come on G. Step it up and move forward!
arę you stupid or what? sending txt messages via watch? yea, you are gay...
No. Most gshocks fans don't want a smart watch. Rather not have my watch track me. I can ditch the phone and computer so a watch with just ABC and multiband 6 is perfect
Who cares about the whole Bio material. I don't wanna spend my money on recycled trash. Beautiful watch.
waiting for other colour varient
im hoping it'll replace my garmin fenix 7 solar sapphire. so long as it can notify me of phone messages.
Don't worry it will I dumped a Fenix 7x Solar sapphire for a GBD-H2000 that is basically the same watch and I get notifications. You will not miss that Garmin Crap!
This is nothing compared to the REAL rangeman (gpr- b1000).
I have the H2000, i see no point in dropping 500 bucks for basically the same watch.
Don’t ask me… I have over 300 similar watches lol
@@GiShockGo hahahaha I feel that
This watch is better then the H2000.
@@pparmar40 literally the same watch
@@greezy937 it's not. You wont know until you buy it on how different it is
Cool watch, but the yellow is a no for me
GPR B1000 was second generation of Rangman.
Its a fitness watch... Gshock has sold its soul... Its not a rangeman.. Its a wanna be rangeman..
All G shocks MUST come with Hourly Signal Chime! ( this little feature makes a G shocks being UNIQUE) and it's TOTALLY IT'S UP TO ME I turning it ON or OFF!
So bye bye 2024 Rangeman.
It has that.
Copy off gbd-h2000-1a9er.. just have logo rangeman and 150 more expensive
Might have to do a comparison between the two…. What do you think?
yes it be good to do a comparison
@@pparmar40 done.. posted already
I have the Gbd h2000 and still contemplating whether to upgrade to the new rangeman. As the new rangeman is so similar to the Gbd h2000.
Its so disappointing, no maps or Navigation feature. Thats cleary a pass, Casio made much wrong choices with this Model. I was hoping for a replacement for the gpr b1000.
Greetings from Germany
Sooo laggy compared to my garmin lmao. They haven't fixed a thing since the H2000
I also had a H2000, many garmins and I own a 9400 also so plenty of experience.
This is a not good fitness watch and not good rangeman, GBD-H2000 in rangeman pants.. someone who designed it missed the whole point of a rangeman series.. i regret selling my gpr-b1000 a year ago..
And they discontinued it… yeah bad decision to sell
Sadly gshock is going in the wrong direction. Quality is not what it once was and for the price you pay on some of these 300$ plus watches you don’t get what you once did. Hard pass and sadly selling off most of my collection of gshocks outside of a select rare few.
Unfortunately Casio didn't put Hourly Signal Chime on this G shock ! So I will never buy it !
It does. I have one and it can be set up.
If Casio does not start making "smart" smartwatches now will never get to a competitive position. Will be another Blackberry, or Nokia. Smartwatches are not the future, they are already here and will evolve at an incredible speed. Casio has the opportunity and the know-how to make the toughest smartwatches ever built but is wasting its time with this dumb, slow mockups.
Theres just so much overkill on the watch it doesnt make sense to buy it because ... you wont use all the functions. Your not getting your money worth. Ive got several gshocks i wear regularly including the 9400, I'll stay with the 9400.
Let’s see how long before you cave in and upgrade lol
What innovative? They just made a new skin for GBDH1000😅
why the color so garish and horrible m, btw nice indian accent
He’s got no idea what he’s talking about 😂
20mm thick
It's same size as h2000 as I got both and it's the same size
I tried the H1000… what a shit piece this is. And for the price? SUCKS! The resin felt great. But the band is so loose on the case you almost think u can pull it of with a little force, dangles to much on the big screw pins.. what a sad model this is g shock. Shame. I went for the gw9400. A REAL G SHOCK😂👌🏻
Mines been fine. Not a problem. The band is fine. People are just butt hurt that this is the new Rangeman. Lol.
Suunto ,Garmin and Casio its the same bullshit smartwach smartwach smartwach
Too much big
Garmin watches are rubbish. They break easily
Please script your videos. You repeat yourself a lot
lol huh
St8 garbage watch. G shock is loosing the plot