The Apple Watch killer has landed? G-Shock DW-H5600 Smart Square review & test!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Today we are going to look at the G-Squad - Gshock DW-H5600, sport smart / square proposed by the brand. this watch offers the robustness of Gshock with the smart capabilities of a Garmin or Apple watch.
Let's see this exciting square!
TIME TO MOVE! :)
I'm hoping Casio puts a MIPs display in a normal square, tough solar of course. That's all I want.
Same I'm holding pit
would love to have that - while waiting I'm wearing garmin instinct 2s solar
Do you think this will ever come??
Seema like it might require more battery juive than the batteries used for tough solar watches can provide.
This watch is literally my dream watch become reality. It is a G-Shock, It is square and stylish yet low key, it is a sports watch with and interface that isn't very distracting. Sadly though I can't afford it but one day I guess even it becomes outclassed.
Saving up to gift myself this bad boy for my birthday. So much functionality and so much g-shock in one. Love it.
Haha! Very true words! I hope you will get it soon, and Happy Birthday in advance! :)
YEAH AND SO MUCH OVERPRICE!!! FOKING MARAN!
Just wait for a year it the price will go down 20-30%
@@chendrilandrikus2060 don't think this aged well :(
Lol 😂😢 @@XxSMILEYISHxX
Best review I've seen of the H5600, loved the close up photos mixed with action shots. I collect square Gs, but I mainly want this one for a MIP display. Currently wearing my GW5600J.
thank you! an icon already that 5600J, enjoy it! :)
I thought this is the watch with MIP display? So it's not really a MIP display? Saw the article saying it is MIP LCD Display
Which is the best g shock square you think you have . Which ones your favourite
If you want the great display at about half the price, consider the GBD-200. It has many of the features (Bluetooth, step tracking, etc.) except the HR monitor, plus very easy to use buttons. Great for workouts and runs.
I love a lot of things about Gshocks, but the only thing I really hate, are buried buttons hard to press. Nice review!
Haha, true, it's quite a challenge to browse the new Smart Square. Cheers, R!
@@BraveBeaters take off bezzel :)
I think thats why they made the bezel shroud removable.🤣 I own a GBD 200 and the buttons are much better for operating the menu system
I changed this with a new MOD to silver gold
its so water don't get through 200 meters down btw - A protection system
Waiting for it to come out without the heart beat sensor. Gemme a classic square with the new MIP display and that's it.
If Casio made a F91W version. I'd get it in a heartbeat.
I would like an f-91w with a step counter.
im waiting for a not-smart regular solar square g-shock but with mip display
Best test of the watch on TH-cam! Thank you very much for your review!
Thank you very much! ❤️
When Casio bring out one with a positive display, I'll buy one.
dude you'd be surprised how many people actually take WALKING as a form of cardio. a lot of bodybuilders and fitness youtubers actually promote it as a form of cardio for people starting to work out. its easy, slow paced, and it burns calories. even experienced fitness youtubers like wil tennyson loves walking.
“So perfect excuse to buy another gshock” 😅 bro is my spirit animal
Great watches. I have two and a GBD200. I've also found that regardless of which one of them that I use it will count your steps and add them up for the day.
I wouldnt call it an apple watch killer. YET .
The software isn't quite there, and the watch needs to do some improvements. I will buy this watch sometime in the future because I want a nice gshock with heartrate and oxygen level scanning sensors to track my calorie deficit, but Casio needs to improve on this model and also improve the software, which is lackluster to say the least.
It seems stupid but I think they mde the shroud removable so you could have better access to the buttons when you need to use them a lot. Can't think of any other reason for that. I bought the GBD 200 and after seeing several reviews I'm passing on this one. I have no need for a smart watch I have some really nice Squares and for MIP the GBD 200 is perfect for me. I dont think it's likely they'll release a solar MIP square in the near future. All of the Move watches are Tough Solar except the smaller square models. I watched a video about the designing of the Solar Cartier Tank. The amount of surface area needed to power the watch is very specific. They ended up using the numbers on the dial as the solar panels. If you look at these squares, theres not much room for any solar panels. Maybe in time they can reduce the power consumption of the MIP screens.
I am really curious to know more about the solar surfaces and how effective they are. They used only the roman numerals on the tank?! OMG! I am pretty satisfied with the contrast of this one, but yes, I think that energy wise, they can be optimized to ensure full charging through the solar feature for the heart rate permanently. Cheers!
Nice review, Andrei!
This is a good move made by Casio. And yes, another watch that can be bought as an excuse 😂 I’m still facing the problem that my apple watch has to stay home just to put casios on my wrist. It is the looks vs the smart features battle for me. In the future casio can develop even more smart features. Or they just need a colab with a smartphone company 😁
Multa bafta!
I love the MIP, but I am no fan of this type of heart rate monitor: is not accurate. I compared it to my chest strap whilst cycling and it is constantly off.
I had the same issue about buying a Apple Watch and thought I would not be able to where my other watches in my collection, until I saw Harry’s Garage on TH-cam and noticed he had a watch on both wrists and that was it I now where my Apple Watch every day on my right. And my others on the left.
Yes that thing at the bottom looks like it isn’t going to be comfortable,
I guess can work with smart and automatic in the same time.
As for the sensors, not very comfortable, indeed.
This can’t kill even an Apple Watch band
lol, right? It's really in a different category, you can't compare the two.
Wanting this in a solar world timer version.
It should have the ability to show multiple timezones, I have to check.
I doubt that they have the technology to have this as a solar powered watch. Too much draining the battery with all the functions. Show me a smart watch that is solar that is currently on the market 🤷♂️
@Miginath Garmin have several solar smart watches where battery life without GPS on last up to 20 days without sun, with GPS on its more like 2 days without sun. Would be interesting to know real life experience in the sun for like mixed usage indoor and outdoor. My normal Citizen eco solar watch holds power extremely well, like 10 month running in a dark drawer still 50 % full. Looking forward to long lasting smart solar
All of the watches in the Move collection are Tough Solar except for the square models. Pretty sure the reason is the lack of space for solar panels. It takes a lot more juice to run the MIP screens annd they are larger leaving nexto nothing for panel space.
@@MiginathDWH 5600 is solar powered with USB charging as far as I know
Thanks for the great review. Top tip: when using the Smartphone Location Info Usage on the Casio App, make sure that the Location services on your smartphone for the Casio Watch App is switched to Always. It will give you a more accurate data during your runs. Not perfect, but close enough compared to Strava.
The video title is a little bit misleading... sounds like clickbait - but I watched it till the end and like it.
The new DW-H5600 is just a G-Shock that thinks is a smartband/fitness band and Apple Watch is just a smartwatch who thinks is tough enough to go into the woods.. but at the end of day... both are just "experiments": will see how long they will last
I like the new MIP technology and hope that Casio will equip the regular squares with MIP ... and no extra fitness crap.
haha, I avoid clickbaits. I tjink the video is fair, it delivers the message and describes the product pretty decent :D
As for the model, I think is pretty good for the price asked, I trust them :)
Will consider it if it has GPS. most of time, I wont bring my phone during running.
Thanks for this!!! Really amazing!
Wish list - solar, fell detection, sos alert, gps emergency
These are £269 in the UK which is priced in the same range as Garmin and Fitbit, but they're dedicated smart watches. Is this more of a watch with added features?
Well, yes. But it has Polar's tech in it too, so it's very much in the same league (better than FitBit to be honest).
Been waiting a long time for a smart watch with minimal functions and the screen being simple. And with solar power. Mostly worried how it will feel on my wrist. So many bad reviews that its hard to take the step to buy it.
As wearability it suffers a bit. Indeed, maybe you will have the chance to try it somewhere and see how it works for you.
A Garmin Instinct may fit your needs as well
@@AlfuhPAD actually im thinking between garming instinct 2 solar or this. Garmin is on sale so costs the same as h5600 😅. Cant decide. I need to see and try the gshock first.
@@patreess The Instinct is a beast, there is no comparison to this unless you care about paper specs. This one is for G-shock lovers who love to see some minimal health stats. Instinct is a real fitness watch if you do anything else besides running on a treadmill G-shock won't cut it.
@@filippxx hah thanks. Just ordered instict 2 solar on sale for 280€. Hoping it arriving today. I tested the gshock yesterday and the screen looks nice but for the price its not enough :)
You know a product is the gold standard when a lot of other products claim to be its killer. You know a video is click bait when it has it on its title.
I get that conundrum. But what I did was to get a whoop for the data and wear my watch! I love that the whoop has no screen.
Walking >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Running
Just so you know. Hope it helps. And I am not being ironic. Thanks for the video.
I just gat it but, but what i did not like is that does not connect with apple or android health, everything else is great
I love the Blue version but the killer for me is the Notifications... you cant see much with them... just know that you got a new notification... same as my beloved GBX-100...
Since you're asking. I do walk and I prefer walk than run due to my knee pain.
I got one of the only 4 sent to my country... will stay on the box...
Getting the resin one to use...
It's pretty nice. I have a few G-Shocks too. But it certainly isn't an iPhone killer with that monotone screen.
Well, I've never seen the Apple Watch as a fitness device. More like a smart watch with fitness capabilities, but I don't like it as a workout device, find it too "noticeable" (not comfortable enough for me, personally).
I prefer the more rugged, lighter watches for exercise, like this or its older brother. Or a garmin/polar for that matter.
If they add cycling in sport menu, id buy this in a blink of an eye 😂
I have the one with the metal bezel I'm very careful with my watches but I scratched it after a few days gutted I just use it as an ordinary watch and sometimes use the heart monitor and sleep sensor.
I am sorry to hear that. I had 3 or 4 ''interactions'' with door knocks or walls and nothing happened to the bezel. but yes, the watch sits tall, that's why ...
Its a start but not quite as good as the garmin instinct solar 2. Few generations on and it's going to be awesome
haha, exactly!
And for 400$ you can get a forerunner 265 now which is packed with insane premium features of their high end watches. So you know which one the serious athlete will choose.
Is there a reason why there is no purist G-Shock square that incorporates all the toughness-related technologies found across the vast family of G-Shock models into the original quarry design for around $300?
Like 👇
G-5600UE design and functions similar to the 3496 module with only four upgrades to the watch:
- Sapphire
- MIP Display
- 14 holes instead of 13 holes in a watch band of the same length, for better addaptability.
- CARBON CORE GUARD technology
The Ultimate G-Shock square….just what you need, nothing you don’t!
I love G shock watches, but today I liked the quality of your videos, what camera do you use? 🤝
Love this watch and have one but man I hate the fact the phone app is so basic in comparison to Garmin. It would do so much better if Casio had added integration to Apples heathkit or Google Fit so that the data collected had a lot more usability too it. Strava integration is offered on the G-shock move app but not here too - AAAGH
No! not asking Casio to suck up to apple or google! i love the G-shock just as basic as it is. G-shock users aren't the type for all that integration.
its for people who aren't constantly "nerding" about details but want a watch focused on brute hard data that is reliable and consistent.
@@Timeculture some of us are just that nurding - casio invested a lot of cash with Polar to get it's fitness matric right in this watch but the data is just about useless. It has o2 monitoring that via the app you can't use it for anything as its basically not available. Integration can be turned on or off by the user so its your choice if you want to nerd out or not. I love g-shock got a few along with garmin and apple watches and it was my hope to be able to use this in the gym environment but sadly it's not able to show me the info I want yet its way more capable of doing so as it records the data I want it just the app is piss poor at showing it. A fast track way of giving people that info is give it to the pro's that have a good few years on Casio in this area. And if you don't want to do that there is a off button for that. It's your / our choice
And they miss to add multiple sport modes like cycling, jumping rope, etc
I love the t-shirt 'Underrated'. Your channel is 'Underrated' for sure.
The Australian price is ridiculous , like $ 530 ...... Way too expensive considering how little it actually does .
The LE version with extra skin is around that price, yes. But the normal one should be around $300.
This thing is a terrible Smart Watch.
As a regular square though, that also has some extra health features if you want them, it’s great!
I especially love that you can just completely remove most of the “smart” and sport features, making it very close to that MIP DW5600 we’ve wanted for years.
I know some people, they wearing a watch and a smartwatch (for the health thing tracking)
Nice reviews. For me if i need a health tracking device... i go for the Apple Watch anyways.
I need only this things from a smartwatch, some notifications and when my phone rings... the solution ? T-Touch Connect Solar 😀 I'm very happy with this solution.
True! I see a lot of people with regular watches and HR bracelets. As for the apple watch choice, I'd go Gamin all day :D
Good vid again Andreij....great T shirt....poor watch(sorry gadget).
Ahhahah! Cheers!
Exceptionally practical review, Thank you. I have query, does DWH light up when you get a notification and does it light up when you navigate through the menu? Have the GBX100 and it's perfect....in the light. As a smart watch in the dark .... I've to constantly be pressing the illuminator button. Thanks again. Have you or will you be reviewing the GHD 2000?
haha! thank you! I just tested the backlight and it does not activate when notifications are received or when you browse the menu.only when the watch is angled (auto light) I am curious if the GBX100 has the same display as these new versions because this one is super well contrasted.
And yes, I would like to have do a side by side with it's bigger brother :)
Great video! So if I was to use this watch just for the time only would the solar charging system be enough to keep it working like normal Casio Tough Solar watches?
the solar charge can sustain the regular gshock features + steps I'd say. For HR and regular training, once every 5-6 days. I'd say it's safe
Great review! This G-shock are always tempting. Does the heart rate sensor nice accuracy? Thanks!
The HR is apparently accurate. It's Polar technology and apparently they have great feedback on HR accuracy.
F-91w with a step counter would be awesome. No notifications or connectivity.
would it survive a titanic expedition?
can this heart rate monitor be used without bluetooth? can you switch off bluetooth completly?
I have question, can running data be uploaded on strava? Thank you.
I wish they had these designs but for the regular solar gshock without the smart features
Great video! I'm considering buying one, but it is quite pricey tbh. Probably in the future though because I'd love to get that data
The perfect end of the world watch
Just bought my first ever Apple Watch, wishing I would have waited to get this instead
What will make me buy this? Built in GPS and compatibility with Strava. That’s it.
at the next version :D
I'd love a 5610 with a blacked out MIPs display.
You said it very good. This should not be considered a smartwatch, but a real sport watch. Great video.
Thank you :) I have to create a poll and see what people think, curious on the results
Not without temperature/weather monitor
I have a Fitbit for this stuff. For me, G-Shock doesn't need to go there.
Actually, Gshock should have been keeping up way back when. Its quite late now as there are other players in the game that far excels in this field.
They should have just added solar on their existing gbd200 and left the square series alone.
I think garmin entered on the shock territory with the Instinct series and probably that's why they compete.
@DWtuna, you are right. The market is pretty much splitted nowadays when it comes to smart watches.
I don’t a Fitbit so I’m happy G-Shock is finally trying to build a decent smart watch
Personally bought the solar powered version of this watch...
Utterly disappointed with brand Casio G-Shock!
Just after 3 or 4 months of normal usage ( No swimming, No Diving, No Extreme water Sports, No Surfing) it developed fog and water vapour inside the glass disrupting the time view.
I went to the Casio Service centre but the service center people bluntly told me that there was no option for replacement. They also shamelessly told me that their watches are water resistant and not water proof. They said they never claim that their watches are water proof in their advertising also. They simply changed some parts and dried the fog or water vapour inside AND after a few months the fog and water vapour inside the glass RETURNED. What a Waste. 👎
Had it been the case of putting the watch under extreme conditions , it is understandable, but the refusal to replace the watch under normal conditions seemed callous and unprofessional on part of Casio. Utterly disappointed by such a big brand LIKE CASIO AND G-SHOCK with big & HOLLOW claims! 😒
to call it the apple watch killer is hilarious bro but good video regardless
nice review! I don't wear smartwatches, I don't respect them so much. But last year my job is little forcing to buy one, because I can't miss notifications, maybe this G-Shocks would be an excuse... ) But again, if I buy it I will have to wear it always, what a compromise!
Apple killer has arrived? Seriously? F91W is enough for a watch enthusiast to replace their Apple watch.
True words
Dear Casio. Just give us a watch. I love the display size and the crisp display. But please don't make your G Shocks smart watches. I don't need my watch to have blu tooth connectability or step counter or heart rate reader.
Solar BT MIP wonderful but TOO THICK sorry
Is the watch depend on phone GPS or not when you running? Do it have it own GPS?
Works with the phone gps.
I walk like when I do multi day treks
I want casios version of an Apple Watch and then I mite buy.
Une H5600 avec une batterie comme pour la GBD200 d' au moin un an me convenerait ou la GBD 200 n' a malheureusement pas de cardio...
How does this compare to Garmin Instinct Solar 2?
I would have them make it thinner by removing heart rate but keeping the step tracker.
I think the previous version has step counter but not HR. I have to check it to see if it's thinner.
@@BraveBeaters neat..hope its thinner. 15mm is pretty thick for a watch. thanks for the content.
So… now i have to buy a new one must have G ….. thanks 4 that ….
I do it. I am the one who walks
I love gshocks. Do you know of a model thats is a basic watch but sends notifications from my phone? Kindve like subtle notifications that withings but style of gshock
There is the budget line from gsquad. The gbd200 that might have constant communication with the smartphone.
If there is something that I neither need nor want... its a smart watch.
:D beeep, notifications
@@BraveBeaters 😏
Is there a possibility to make „shotrcuts“ ot the buttons, like on garmin? E.g. could you programm the funktions on a custom button/ button combo?
I don't think so. Haven't seen such features in the app.
Gshock once, Gshock forever.
Great analysis! Thank you!
One question though. Does this model really have the carbon core technology applied?
If so, that would be awesome 😎
It does. The case is technically carbon reinforced just like the carbon core but it has bio-resin instead of regular resin mixed with the filaments therefore can’t be called carbon core.
haha, very well explained! thank you Tony! :)
@@tonymeiggs9638 Thanks for the explanation 👍
Maybe just may be a Instinct killer.
It is a nice watch, but it is NO Apple Watch killer. The Apple Watch has way more capabilities.
gadget.
I genuinely believe that digital watches are more gadget then horology
It's like aome 300€ Garmin and hee is also bullet prof
I really don't get the hype for G shock other then durability. Garmin Epix pro gen 2 is ver durable and has every map you could think of already loaded on the watch.
Does it have 4G LTE?
Can you provide a link to the limited edition version you have shown in your video please. I am not able to find one
Does the app sync with Strava?
Not sure, I'd say no. The model does not support cycling, only indoor fitness cycling. The bigger one might do that.
is it practical to press 1 by 1 to select the menu we want to use. i know they want to look different but for practicality it is seriously exhausting
I want the casia oak version for this 😊
Can you isolate the notifications to just get message ones? Also, does it pick up WhatsApp notifications?
I guess, when you allow the app for permission, you can select what type of notificarions you want. Inside the watch there are limited options
Will this watch get outdated after 2-3 years like other smart such as the apple watch ?
this is not apple watch killer.. its maybe garmin fenix killer, maybe... apple watch can do much more than this... im android man, im not iphone user so my comment isnt commercial
im agreed, smartwatch and sportwatch is diffrent. There are advantages and disadvantages of each watch.
I know iwatch has too many features, but garmin has a very complete body detection feature when exercising while gshock is the toughest watch in the world
Fantastic video Andrei! How is the sleep tracking and especially the vibration alarm? I really miss the vibration alarm of my Apple watch and this could be a great replacement if those two features are good:)
Thank you! :)
The vibration feature is decent. I decided to disable it to save the battery but it does the trick.
@@BraveBeaters Seeing this a little late but thanks for the info!🙌🏻
Small buttons is a deal breaker for me. I cut out peices of mine to be able to use it without tools.
Curiously, this version has the bigger buttons (the initial squares have the tiny ones) but still, the outer case being increased, somehow it buries the access to the pushers.
No killer of apple and especially not garmin. Both have much better package for an athlete or someone in need of medical monitoring. Better sensors, better app, much more sleek, small , light and compact design. So this watch is stuck somewhere in the middle where no serious athlete will choose it over a garmin and not many watch enthusiasts/purists will pick it up because its to expensive and resembles disposable smartwatches to much. So its kinda in a place of lost identity until they refine and advance it further.
Apple's garbage
Hello. Does it possible to play and pause Spotify?
Did can get notification from phone?