Casio Pro Trek WSD-F20 REVIEW (English)

[@Sinasi08]

This is the best review I've seen so far 👏

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Hi BC, Sorry for the late reply but I am traveling and not always online. Thanks!!! 👍🙏😁 Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs

[@isegrim1978]

If you are interested in this one you should definitely get the WSA-H1 clamp. This keeps the charging cable attached and imho should have been included in the box since the connector is so weak.

[@TamNguyen-qx8zg]

Thank you very much sir! That's all I wanna know.

[@mikkeljan]

I was very eager to get my hand, but knowing that battery life is not that great, makes me consider to buy Garmin fenix 5 plus, but still casio makes great watches, and I hope the next generation gets better in time.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Batterylife is always a problem with watches that have many features. Did you see this review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvVomaGm6uJjKM Cheers, Gijs

[@deltanovember1672]

Excellent review. I like the look of the F30 variant.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Thank you!

[@vincentmayes9257]

I love mine on GPS location with analog it dwarfs my s3

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate greetings from Spain

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Tnaks Dean! I am working on an other Casio now ;-) Cheers, Gijs

[@watchncarry9593]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

You are welcome! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs

[@LouisSiah]

Hi is it possible to access a detailed recorded route on a map? To share on social media

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Dear Louis, I am sorry 😐 but I don't remember this. I didn't mention it so I think not. After the review the watch went back to Casio so I can't check... Sorry again. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Gijs

[@vvs3796]

is battery life worsening over the time? and after these years what do u still think aboutthesewatch?

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Like most batteries yes. If you can buy it cheap... its still a fine watch. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs

[@drincogni]

The casio rangeman solve the issues which your talking about but infortunately its available in only a few countries in the world like USA JAPAN and some EU country

[@iurycabeleira7990]

Solid review, can i ask something though? regarding standard smart watch features, can voice calls be made using the watch and if so what is the overall quality? thank you :)

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Dear Lury, To be honest: I can't remember doing it and I can't check it anymore since after reviewing I send the products back to the manufacturer to stay independent. Sorry I can't be more helpful ;-(. Enjoy the Outdoors! Gijs

[@bruinlad]

Your answer would be roughly at 9:50 into the video where someone calls and it shows an alert on the watch.

[@user-MFTI]

not sure about the water resistance, will it stand heavy constant rain? thats what is holding me back on this one.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Dear Terry, The water resistance is 5Bar or 50 meter under water. Rain, showers, downpoor... NO problem. Hope this helpt. Enjoy the Outdoors! Gijs

[@razerrazer8242]

Is it a better option to go for wsd20 in 2021 .is there any wear os support to the watch to the latest version

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Hi RR, I would think so but I don't own the watch. After reviewing I send the gear back to the manufacturer so I can't check this. Did you check firmware update history on the Casio website? They are quite good in this normally. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs

[@rickrita311066]

With the wsd f20 you can reply on Whatsapp with wear os application

[@naregj91]

Does it have a thermometer?

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Yes!

[@codclips3662]

What would be an average life span of this smart watch? I'm looking for some long lasting watch which looks great below 200$ (15000 INR) Had my eyes on various g shocks but this one looks like a banger for bucks but I'm worried about the lifespan. Should I consider this?

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Hi CC, Sorry for my late reply but I was a bit occupied with other stuff. What lifespan? I have a 10 year old Casio and it still works super. Maybe one day firmware updates will be cancelled but that is quite logical. It doesn't mean the watch stops doing its work. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs

[@Zsolto66]

A great review, Outdoorguru, thank you! A pity there is not heart rate sensor in this watch... Zs

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Thank YOU! Yes, and it is a bit bulky if you really want to use it for training...

[@Zsolto66]

Yes, you may have a point there. Thanks again! Zs

[@anthrax5643]

Because its a outdoor watch... Not exercise watch..

[@Lecandotnet]

Please show functions, such as: 1. GPS location for geographic coordinates: 33.12345 °N, 94.54321 W. 2. How to go back where you were when you started.

[@Bhatiyeah]

Should I consider this watch in 2021 as comparing it with garmin and Samsung watch. Considering protek as I'm getting really good deal Please suggest brother

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Hi Manik, I need to know before I answer what Samsung and Garmin you are considering and what the deal is with the ProTrek. Let me know! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs.

[@Bhatiyeah]

@@OutdoorguruGearReviews I'm getting pro Trek WSD F20 A for 12000 INR Samsung galaxy watch and Samsung watch active 2 lte version for 18-20k INR Garmin forerunner 235 for 18k My basic purpose is running and biking. And budget is around 15k INR And you're doing a great work With love from india

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Manik, If you run and bike... maybe you want heart rate monitoring? The Casio does not do that. 12K is cheap for the watch though but it is still not the best watch... Take a look at the Garmin Instinct in your region and tell me based on the features what you think. This might be a good watch for you. I am reviewing it at the moment and I am impressed: nice mix between outdoor/rugged/sports and price not too expensive. Also.... take a look at the refurbished Suunto's. That might work for you too. Get back to me! Cheers, Gijs

[@Bhatiyeah]

@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Garmin instinct for 20k INR Garmin instinct tactical edi for 25k INR Suunto core all black for 15k INR Liked them both

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

@@Bhatiyeah The Core does not have heart rate monitoring, the Instinct is way more modern in that respect. If you can effort it, or wait a bit (maybe after I am done with the review...) till it gets a bit cheaper. But... the 235 is fine too. I never tested it but I know some reviews and others that did and they are happy with it. But it is a real sport watch on not much a tuff outdoor watch.

[@-Error78-]

Sehr schönes video, grüsse nach Noord Holland.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

I will😉

[@willek1335]

The usb adapter seems to be intentionally designed to be easy to release in order to not damage either the cord or the watch in case of stress. I had a Sonim phone, with a usb charger, that suffered permanent damage when I was charging it in less than pristine conditions.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Wille k how can a watch have stress🥴

[@willek1335]

​@@OutdoorguruGearReviews A watch may have stress in the form of pressure or tension exerted on it. simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_(mechanics)

[@SuperKes18]

Can you please tell me the difference between WSD F20 X-BKAAU Vs WSD F20 WECAU ?? thanks for the answer.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Dear Iskandar, Not 100%. Casio typing is sometimes a mystery. I think it is just the color (B=Black and W is White) and there might be a difference in selling region. Europe for the one I tested and US ones I think you mention. Technical I think they have the same features. But again... not 100% sure. Hope this helps. Cheers, Gijs

[@SuperKes18]

@@OutdoorguruGearReviews ok, i see, 🙂 thanks for the answer 🙂

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

@@SuperKes18 U R welocome ;-)

[@nithin604]

Can we replace the strap?

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Yes you can. It's hard to find on google but look for: wristband replacement casio pro trek wsd-f20

[@nimeshlasantha4754]

Is this good with apple mobiles?

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

nimesh lasantha Dear Nimesh, I send the watch back to Casio so I can’t check it and I don’t remember... so sorry. Gijs

[@wojciechpatalas6660]

I think You can answer calls through watch only if You have to connect it to Android phone.

[@Arthur-qr3qc]

Zou je ook de polar v800 kunnen reviewen of een garmin forrunner/fenix

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Arthur, Fenix 5 is onderweg, Polar 800 heb ik volgens mij gehad maar niet voor mijn website. Ga ik achteraan maar heb geduld: ik moet een paar andere reviews eerste maken ;-) Gr Gijs

[@sarathchandran313]

This watch can show world time? Duel time?

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

I would think you, most Casio's have it. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs

[@atzedevries9563]

Wear OS watches work really well with Android. You can for example use viewranger to create routes on your phone and use them on your watch. You then also can use official topo's. You wont be doing that with a garmin/suunto.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Dear Atze, No, not possible. But... I don't consider a watch screen as a user friendly screen for using detailed topo's. But routes is a different ballgame ;-). Cheers, Gijs

[@davedavidson]

Fair and honest review. Good detailed review mate. Shame about the battery and cable. Also damm shame about the screen in direct sunlight.

[@bernsbuenaobra473]

Some features I can forgive compared with a more expensive Garmin device I can't just decide not to buy it because of a clumsy cable too lazy to position it correctly to charge We have now F30 which is OLED but this means even more problem under the sun actually because each LED is driven individually. The map function is what matters in the kind of work I do actually so that matters more for me. You put a bad rating on the mechanical feature, not on the function I don't think that is a fair man.

[@NathanChisholm041]

Not bad but I still much prefer more traditional pro trek watches like the PRW2500R-1. Cheers from Australia mate...

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Dear Nathan, Thats a classic in the making. I love that one too. Reviewed it in the past before my ODG life ;-). Enjoy it! Cheers, Gijs

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Thanks mate! I'm in the military here in Australia and this watch would be destroyed in no time! Not really a fan off these. Cheers

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

@@NathanChisholm041 On the 2500 I love the tide graph. Sort of old style but very clear. I do agree on the ruggedness...

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@OutdoorguruGearReviews I agree due to I'm right into fishing surfing and water sports in general so the graph makes sense! I've just bought the Rangeman GW 9400 last week and it's been awesome so far! I see your into MTB riding to! Anyway I enjoy fellow outdoor enthusiasts and will look forward to more content.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Thanks for the Subscribe! Spread the word;-)

[@krazykorean42069]

They are going to release the wsd f30 in 2019. I hope you do a another great review since it's highly anticipated. I do believe the next generation will have the solar power charging feature as well as the USB charging option

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

I hope so too.... I very depending on Casio and the pr agency here in The Netherlands.

[@leerobinson8709]

As far as i can tell on the CASIO website the F30 model won't have solar charging. What's more, they are sticking with the magnetic charge terminal (at least i hope with a stronger magnet) and will have an OLED screen and not an LCD type that the F10 and F20 models have. Other than a few cosmetic changes i can not discern any other changes over the f20 model. What i can't find out is if the F30 will have snapdragons new wear OS CPU which is supposed to improve battery life... But CASIO are still only quoting 1.5 days of normal colour screen usage and 1 month of monochrome screen use, so im not sure... Seems like a minor refresh to me....

[@ghsats]

The 5bar waterresistance of the wsd-f20 is fully enough. You notice, that most of your other outdoorwatches got 200m. What for? Almost sportdivers are not going deeper than 40m. So, what is the purpose of 200m waterresitance for a outdoorwatch, especially when you not dive? In my opinion just marketingtalk and you are sitting on the same horse. Nobody needs that.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Oh hell yes it counts. It is a 500 euro watch so I make the compression to the competition. That's all, no marketing. I do agree that it is pointless because of nobody going that deep. But is has also got to do with water and pressure for example canyoning and waterfalls. Still don't now what pressure you would need in a watch... And I would buy a dive watch if I was a diver ;-) Cheers, Gijs

[@ghsats]

ok ;-)

[@maheshmahi91]

Sir, I booked this watch, is it worth for 320 dollers?

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

I think it is a lot of money if you want it for outdoor use. I don't like the battery time outdoors. But if you like gadgets and got the money ... buy it. It is a great sturdy and fun watch.

[@maheshmahi91]

@@OutdoorguruGearReviews I never like smartwatches, but I always like ABC feature..I always trust casio,so I don't go with sunnto/Garmin... I am an owner of GWG-1000😁

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

@@maheshmahi91 I have a suunto core and ambit and for outdoor use they are better. And they are no smartwatch.... But I have a few casio's too. Love them too.

[@maheshmahi91]

Sir, what about "PRW-3500 PROTREK" pls give me an advice

[@maheshmahi91]

You must make a video for PRW 3500

[@drmaqureshi]

Why smart phone with GPS and Gallilio and glonass cant be used in place of this expensive watch, the smart phone has all gps capabilities, offline maps and tracking apps !!!!

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Hi Amir, True but most smartphone are not as rugged as an outdoor watch. Most smartphones hate being dropped or water ;-). Also GPS drains the smartphones battery and if you don't have the possibility to charge it, it even might be dangerous. So always bring a map and a compass, even with the watch. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay safe, Gijs

[@drmaqureshi]

Outdoorguru so, Rugged phones like Ulfone, black view can solve this issue , with good battery power,

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

@@drmaqureshi That is a clever remark! Do you still like your Leatherman? I looked at your video. I have the same one and love it!

[@drmaqureshi]

@@OutdoorguruGearReviews yes i like them, i have a Leatherman Collection with me.

[@iuriabdon]

tem um em portugues kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5espKawpLCNj8k

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Thanks for charing!

[@g5magic]

Horrible charger connection design. Always loose and disconnect. Very annoying. I go back to My old Apple watch.

[@OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Mike, Jup...😩. But the Apple watch is not a rugged outdoor watch and there are many others out there. Also from casio withy a descent charger. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs.