Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 In-Depth Review // Moving in the Right Direction

In-depth sports and fitness review of the Casio G-Shock Move GBD-H2000 tested for running, cycling, weight training, and more. You can get the GBD-H2000 here: geni.us/CasioGBD-H2000 (Amazon affiliate link that helps support the channel - thanks!)
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[@maykbolinao3215]

love the way you laid out the graphics for comparison . extremely educational

[@vesenny]

Thank you for such a detailed review - you literally touched on all the questions that I had in my head)

[@DesFit]

You're very welcome!

[@sylcollins]

Very detailed review!! I just got mine today !! Thank you for your impressive review!!

[@DesFit]

You're welcome

[@rabomarc]

As always, thumbs up first, then watch. Never disappointed. Quality review.

[@DesFit]

Thanks so much!

[@ni7suj]

I have owned gshocks since the 90's and have been waiting for something like this. Wasn't sure if it was the right time yet to get one but this review made my decision easy. Thanks for the vid!

[@FuckYourWars]

How you like it?

[@brotaque]

Finally! The review is here! Very good, as usual. I'll think I'll wait for the third GBD gen to get one.

[@dr.eldontyrell-rosen926]

It's almost good enough technically as a second watch for my uses

[@abanedaher2177]

Is it a yearly release?

[@Emolokz]

@@abanedaher2177 gbdh1000 was 2020, 2000 was 2023

[@jsmith1649]

I get the sense that a lot of people are waiting for the next iteration.

[@007qantas]

Thanks for the video. I was never much into fitness trackers. But I quite like this one.

[@RMILLSMMA]

Great video as always. 👍🏻

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@amuro2000]

Bought this G-Shock after your review , and I was debating along time on which is best for me ! Thanks

[@donlucero8807]

Awesome thorough review!!!! Love it! Subscribed!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@tobyclements3791]

Great review! Thank you 👍🏻

[@DesFit]

You’re welcome and thanks!

[@lucianom3585]

Fantastic review! Thanks

[@DesFit]

👍

[@papska]

Super video! Thank you!

[@DesFit]

Very welcome!

[@jsmith1649]

Excellent video!

[@SuperYudha1984]

Nice review ❤👍

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@LionRVC1987]

Excellent Review 👍❗️

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@dadandvideogames]

I definitely would love to see your thoughts on the DW-H500.

[@dykoubiz]

Thank you for the video. Was alittle concerned with the accuracy of the casio heart rate sensor. This coverage on indoor cycling is exactly my use case scenario and was deciding between a garmin and a casio Cheers

[@jasonparks2012]

Great info and video!~

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@jasonparks2012]

@@DesFit I am looking for a good allover fitness watch and after your video I am going to get this one. I needed a good honest review and you provided it. Thanks again!

[@andyblue001]

I love my GBD-H1000, been using for more than 2 years now, never charged using the cables and still full charge, I dont use much gps and hr, and I sync to third party apps like stridekick and its the best app for me.. I will never upgrade to H2000 if I will need to charge it every 2months.. For me step tracking is enough..

[@nguyenhieu7633]

great review, liked and subcribed for you :D

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@pruteanu6]

great review

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@fireresq7]

Thank You for this review. I'm really interested in getting the other model...the DW-H5600. Is it worth reviewing or is the internals the same as this one??? Would love to see an in-depth review on that model and you do a great job focusing on workouts. Most reviews I've seen only reviews the watch minus workouts. TY!

[@galea181280]

Great review...do you think that the garmin instinct could be a better buy over all?

[@foetor]

For me my Instinct 2X is the perfect watch

[@bjw4859]

I have been on the fence whether or not to get a decent G Shock watch with the solar & compass functions as I'm in Australia & we have plenty of places to wander off, but getting back can be a trick, hence the compass/solar. The other choice was a dedicated smart watch, like a Garmin, with solar/GPS options, but also all the body monitoring sensors, this watch looks like it ticks all the right boxes, now I just have to justify the cost, oh well, anyway your video really did help so thanks. Oh, I've liked & subscribed too if that helps, cheers.

[@MrSimon1909]

hi, maybe you can help me: whats up with the sleep tracking? i just bnnought one and have the watch on for 6 days now and it still shows no data. even though i sleep between 3-5h every night. did you have any problems with the sleep tracking? it says it onlys need two nights until it works but mine doesnt.

[@muhammadgaiad]

Waiting your review of the new squad DW H5600

[@fain2daniel]

Great review..own older model for like 2.5 years and thinking about upgrading to this one .Any competitor in same rage model I should consider maybe ?Different brand that has similar capabilities and price range ? I've subscribed ❤

[@NoName-en9jp]

In that price range, Garmin Instinct Solar 2 (2X even better) definitely. Much more capable, minus the Gschock toughness.

[@BFmeister]

Hmm maybe G-shock is finally entering the game. I'll wait for the third gen. Now Instinct 2X is way to go for me.

[@Quokka_VR]

Can you please do a comparison of the GBD-H2000 vs Garmin Instinct 2X Solar ?

[@dangphucprnt]

Great idea 🎉

[@grllaspeak]

Garmin does MIP displays like no other. Garmin's eco system is better. I'm with you tho, I would like to see it.

[@villewintermaul1907]

Lol Garmin 😂😂😂

[@user-yv8if8ty8m]

Yes please do that

[@olympic202020]

i have both, from my experience, instinct 2x solar far more superior. gbdh 2000 feel like simple watch compare to instinct, plus that better battery, instinct all the way

[@carloscssr]

Great review!!! I've had mine for a month now. It's a great watch. Does everything which is intended to. It could have more sports added to it , definitely. Agreed. Nevertheless, it addresses the most important ones for me. Could have also surfing, that would be a great deal. I have one question for you, do you think that it might be possible that casio would add other features through the app? Like other sports, etc? I have no idea if that is possible. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@MrSimon1909]

hi, maybe you can help me: whats up with the sleep tracking? i just bnnought one and have the watch on for 6 days now and it still shows no data. even though i sleep between 3-5h every night. did you have any problems with the sleep tracking? it says it onlys need two nights until it works but mine doesnt.

[@aron3468]

​@@MrSimon1909You need to sleep at least 6 hours. Then it should work.

[@typerightseesight]

Sure is futuristic looking. Until they make an analog version you really have to pair this with the ggb100 mudman. Or dwh5600 with the gbr200 gravitymaster.

[@Koufalia4]

GBD-H2000 or Instict 2X? That is the question!

[@pompeylad1977]

Hello, could I ask your wrist size for comparison? Thanks, great video, very well made 👍🏻

[@gearstuffs8007]

Nice review buddy! Noticed that I had the same gloves as u from 'Tasco' I believe...😅

[@DesFit]

Tasco gloves are my fave! Thanks!

[@gearstuffs8007]

@@DesFit can it show notification or messages like those 'Whatsapp' etc..?

[@OptimusMonk01]

@@gearstuffs8007 Yes, but it's all or nothing. Bugs include: showing notification for outgoing calls!

[@gearstuffs8007]

@@OptimusMonk01 thanks buddy, nowadays we all barely use SMS, mostly WhatsApp to get messages.....

[@hernandezricky87]

Do you know if they are going to update the Casio app for third party integration? I’d love this watch if it synced to Apple Health and or Evidation apps.

[@raqeebsalam174]

Hello, thanks for a nice detailed review. Can I customize the widgets in the watch by gshock move app?? Cause, sometimes we just need a stopwatch or timer for everyday activity or a sudden short interval workout. So, easy customization will be a great help. Thanks

[@Shiell123]

Thanks for your great videos. I've owned this watch about two months now and your review is spot on. Can you comment more on solar charging? Almost all my actives are outdoors in bright sunlight yet I see no improvement in battery life. I even exposed the watch for hours on end under a bright lamp and still has zero impact on charging the battery. Other forums I've read state the same. Is this also your experience with this watch and or other Casio watches when it comes to solar charging?

[@carloscssr]

G shock rangeman gw 9400 is solar powered, only. The battery stays always full charged. I this one as well, the g shock gbd-h2000 and yes, you are right. I can't see no difference in the solar charging either. I guess it only really works, if you only use the watch with non of it's features turned on.

[@Shiell123]

@@carloscssr seems like false advertising to me. But other than that I'm really enjoying this watch!!!

[@Luix]

Polar sports software sounds very good What about compatibly with apple health or Google fit? Can I connect it to a chest band? Can I get the date by GPS?

[@mlotens1976]

Ditched my 3 G-Shocks for a Garmin Instinct 2 Solar and never looked back...😅

[@LL-cz5ql]

Ya ive been looking for something with usable gps... right now i just went back to a 15 dollar digital casio

[@krakatoasundra]

Really great review!!! Can this watch be charge 100% via solar? Or is solar for charging a separate battery for keeping track of time only?

[@lucianom3585]

It's solar and USB. Probably you will need USB often if you use the GPS function, as the solar cell cannot generate so much electricity quickly enough.

[@RON4RC]

Most of my training would be mountain bike trails including fast downhill.... forest runs etc.... was for trying this one cos I'm also a g shock fan. But by the sound of it it won't be that accurate with the heart rate thing. Would I be correct thinking this? 🤔. I do other training and probably fantastic for all that, but the biking thing has me scratching my head.

[@clodvonclout]

Does the watch do auto exercise detection? For example riding a bike. From step counting, the watch will automatically know that you are riding a bike then records biking data instead of step data? Thanks

[@Eceptes]

Hello, do the sleep function help you wake up the right time like a galaxy smart watch ? So if i set a alarm at 05:00 then it automatic start the alarm between 04:50 or 5:10 what ever fits your sleep most

[@krishnaharischandra4054]

Does the G-Shock have auto-adjust heart rate zone feature? It could be a gamechanger, i think

[@carloseduardocattelgomesal4563]

What activity configuration do you sugest to monitor a tennis match or trainning?

[@typerightseesight]

And this new app freezes up loading almost every time. I found if you don't have access to the internet it won't even try to load the homepage for you. It'll still connect but there will be no menu just "casio". The altimeter doesn't use g.p.s. anymore either. I am assuming they uploaded a world altitude map so it doesn't need it? Like they decided to give you a variable depending on what timezone your in. Which is confusing because it will now show in world time when it was corrected. I'm quite lost about it.

[@krishnakumarkr3893]

Hello @desfit, will Garmin app and HRM pro plus work with this?

[@off-roadingcars]

How does this compare to the GPRH1000 Rangeman? Also, can the new Rangeman get by with just solar charging?

[@delawau]

Hey DesFit. Can we have the numbers in Google fit? Like is it possible to connect the app with Google fit for steps etc etc? Thank you

[@jakubsowik-arcticcowboys2428]

Please tell me one think. When i use gdb h2000 for save my running trail watch must be connect to phone or not ?

[@charlesbennis8954]

What about pool swimming. Are distances and lap count posted on phone?

[@alber786]

Does backlight still switches on when you press any button even in the bright surroundings and same for EL also. Does they switch off when there is enough light around?

[@otraguardia]

Does the App synch health tracking data with Apple Health? Does the App synch activity data with Apple Fitness? Does the watch support other languages than English? Does the watch support displaying the date in DD/MM order?

[@adityasundar324]

This is a WONDERFUL review! I currently own a Protrek PRG-270 and was looked at the Gen 1 GBD and wasn't impressed. I wanted a Moon Phase + Solar Charging + Triple sensor watch for a very long time (only casio) and the last one was the GPRB-1000, which did not have enough stock. I continued to wear my tried and tested, but beaten and bruised protrek. I am an avid cyclist and hiker and I was checking if casio had dropped any new watches and voila! I came across this model and your video was the first I saw. Answered all my queries comprehensively. I just have one small general query. There are white deposits on my protrek (possibly due to hard water / sweat) and they make it very hard to press the buttons. What would you suggest to clean it? Thanks

[@OptimusMonk01]

limescale remover

[@arabnationalist5401]

Apple cider vineger mixed with water

[@krishnakumarkr3893]

Hello Desfit, is the battery user replaceable? Thanks

[@jorgepitacua4661]

At last! Thank you for the excellent review! Didn't disappoint at all, good information, clean views, great shots. Perfect. I have only 1 question though. ¿How accurate did you find the step counter? Thank you very much in advance for your response.

[@007lucius]

Hi, did somebody test open water swimming wit this watch? ...and is it possible to export GPX or other file from app?

[@Scarl37]

Would software updates allow it to connect to an external heart rate monitor?

[@roddawg320]

Great video, much appreciated. currently, my watch is showing notifications for my FB messenger. Do you know how to add my phone text messages to the watch? thank you in advance

[@suurge23]

Do you by chance know if the heart rate and everything else works with people that have tattoos around the wrist area

[@barryallen6927]

Does it have ABC function? Does it have a depth gauge if I wanted to use it for a secondary dive watch? Does it have a functional GPS that I can use for driving? Answers nothing other than heart monitor and biking stuff.

[@SparkNorkx-]

Nice review! Can you check out the DW-H5600? Also, Casio has recently added Strava integration for both GBD-H2000 and DW-H6500.

[@mustseenow991]

Is this alot bigger than the Gulfmaster watches you reckon? And is it ok for smaller wrists?

[@fobudomh]

Can you do a video on G-SQUAD 5600 SERIES DW-H5600-1 ?

[@theseel6528]

I bought the new DW-5600 and returned it. It's only GPS off phone so the only thing you really get is the heart rate sensor for this watch. The buttons are small and very shallow. I had to use my fingernail tips to press them. It's a cool looking classic watch but the H2000 is a way better fitness watch

[@ABHINANDAN272]

I am confused between coros pace 3 and gbd h2000...could you please suggest ?? @desfit

[@Mrb00st]

Interesting to watch this vs. The new Rangeman, which is just this module in a chunkier case for more money. This seems better.

[@barberismeable]

i am so confused. Should I buy this or the expensive metal MTG B3000 series? I know the price is different but MTG is super cool design, yet very basic. I just need heart rate to monitor my heart pumping during mountain hiking or running. Other features i dont care much. Hm.. tough decision

[@basteqss8859]

Heart rate accuracy is the most important feature for me ;)

[@cepuras]

Did you buy the watch? Are you happy with the performance?

[@basteqss8859]

@@cepuras Not yet.

[@BB-fv2kc]

Can you do review on new sport g shock DWH5600? 🙏

[@OptimusMonk01]

It's basically this with some of the features removed. And tiny horrible hard to press buttons.

[@oriel29]

so.. no Strava or Training Peaks data transfer from the new Gshock app - thats a big con

[@Hesho1962]

Does sleep tracking start automaticly or is there a button to be pressed before sleeping ?

[@jimbeam4736]

How often does Casio update their watches? Is it likely that some of the glitches of the algorithm will get fixed in the not so far away future?

[@samham9426]

Can the heart rate be displayed on the watch all the time or do you need to scroll to see it

[@redzuan6425]

Hi. How accurate does it track steps?

[@gshockbabe6144]

I prefer the GBDH1000 because of the better charging port and better build quality.

[@rogergordon0]

It appears that Strava and Apple Health integration have now been added to the Casio app.

[@marcovonleijon9009]

Can I use this watch for treadmill training?

[@jasonquintinpereira]

Does it give us GPS POSITION COORDINATES?

[@prince2132]

Does it record spo2 during sleep, activity etc?

[@jamesash7368]

In a smart watch I value long battery life notification delivery and simple use. I feel like apple watch os and wear os try to do too much. A smart watch should be a watch first and have bonus stuff after that.

[@Darkangel-sw9lm]

Did they fix the issue with the step accuracy? Last model would count arm movements as steps. The step count was beyond useless

[@syahrulnurwahyudi9173]

Is the app can be synced with strava?

[@user-sz2sv7po1k]

What about the solar power? You seem like miss that.

[@WaltGlizney]

Does the watch work with other apps?

[@kislaythakur8743]

Is this watch as tough as the old school g-shocks? Fitness trackers are generally not very durable, that's why I'm asking this question.

[@marmachuk16]

My main exercise is mountain biking and I was excited to use this watch, but now I'm hesitant to get one after hearing about the heart-rate innaccuracy while biking! Road-biking no less! Gah, I don't know what to do

[@DJSixAxiS]

What did you end up doing ?

[@gyulapetrovics9768]

Does anyone know if it is possible to disconnect the watch from the phone without unpairing it? I mean just to turn off Bluetooth. I doubt that it is even possible, but maybe.. Thanks in advance!

[@bigbigdog]

Had one, sold it. Not that I didn't like this watch. However I think function wise the Garmin Instinct is much better than this watch. Not to mention it had better phone/web app which the Casio lacks. I have a number of G-Shocks and love them all. But my experience with G-Shock software is that long term support is reeeeeeeeeally lacking. My experience with G-Shock is once they come out with a new model (usually around a year or 2 after the previous model came out) they would drop all support for the previous model. So I wouldn't hold my breath on them updating the phone or watch software for too long.

[@dangphucprnt]

Ya same opinion

[@WINDSURFLIFE]

Is there Casio gshock with nfc Google wallet when will it come?

[@qayyumchariff4357]

This and Rangeman, which is better?

[@cidscala]

BUT... the most important point in the GPS navigation I think that passed without comment: is there a map in device or you must use your mobile all the time close to it?

[@MrSimon1909]

this watch has gps, the DW-H5600MB has not

[@sdnalyam]

I notice that the Garmin Instinct2Solar has much better battery life. Do you know why.

[@ross-morozov]

This is called software optimisation

[@skirrlking]

Will I be able to use this watch with the Nike Run Club app?

[@DesFit]

no

[@swingkat]

When you say this doesn't size up with other watches in the similar price bracket in terms of features, what other watches were you talking about in the conclusion?

[@DesFit]

Primarily the Garmin Instinct 2 and COROS Apex 2. The Garmin Instinct 2 is the closest comparison in terms of price (and style for that matter) but there's a large gap when it comes to features between this H2000 and the Instinct 2.

[@oddammocz]

Can press buttons underwater on this watch?

[@MrG0CE]

IS THIS THE BLACK/RED VERSION? OR IT DOESN'T EXIST AND U HAVE THE BLACK/ORANGE?

[@siiwok]

im now torn between this and the garmin forerunner 265

[@g-sunl]

Does the g shock have some kind of navigation capability? Which one would you recommend? The instinct 2x (tactical) or this g shock?

[@DesFit]

There's no route or breadcrumb navigation with this watch. The Instinct 2X would serve you better.

[@g-sunl]

@@DesFit thanks for your reply!

[@nimrodmadani]

Can you use it to navigate? Can you download maps to it like other watches such as suunto or garmin?

[@DesFit]

no