G-Shock GBX-100 VS GBD-200 | Undecided? Maybe this will help

Comparing the G-Shock GBD-200 against the GBX-100. Both are G-Shock watches in the G-Shock Sports category and are fairly evenly matched in the M.I.P. display and workout functions. They both feature bluetooth for smartphone connectivity and cost about the same amount. However, they do have certain features that differ, and if you are undecided about which one to get, this video will offer some real-world usage information and opinions that are not on the spec sheets which will hopefully help you out.
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[@justonemoregshock]

I couldn't decide so I got both 😍😁 The only difference to the ones presented here is that mine are white Japanese GBX-100-7JF and blue GBD-200-2ER. I'd also like to mention that I bought them purely for their looks with the basic watch display on and don't intend to use any of the smartwatch functionalities. These MIP dials are amazing! 😱 Cheers 😎

[@wristaction]

Great choice. I wish I went for the white gbx-100

[@justonemoregshock]

@@wristaction The white one is still available in Japan 🇯🇵👌👍

[@metatr0n777]

Bought in Japan, but made in Thailand , correct ?

[@timothykagweza9111]

I got apple’s ultra 2 but five months later I was looking at G shock. Now I can’t get GBD 200 off my wrist. It took me time to decide which G shock to buy but finally GBD 200 convinced me with its amazing looks.

[@UFCPR]

@9:09 You are mistaken on this, the the MIP display in reality consumes less energy by far than any other digital display! That's why (MIP) is such a good idea and so good for watches. The reason why there is no milliseconds/microseconds on this watches is that the MIP displays runs at 1Hertz [1Hz], 1 hertz equals one refresh rate per second, so MIP displays, for the moment can't show less than a second on any timer/countdown function. Maybe in a new and improved future version! Very good video.

[@wristaction]

Thank you for the comment. I've managed to unlock the diagnostics built into the watch and it gives you more information about how the battery is operating: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppXKn5WubriZZ7c

[@danikivanov2147]

вот дид ю сэй?

[@CaptainScorpio24]

so MIP displays are slow basically

[@UFCPR]

​@@CaptainScorpio24I'm not an expert on the subject, but from what I've read online, MIP displays cannot operate below 1Hz, meaning they cannot show anything that changes more frequently than once per second. Newer MIP displays are being developed with color capabilities, yet, to my knowledge, they still cannot exceed a 1Hz refresh rate.

[@MegaFlorest]

I love the GBX-100! I'm a G-Lide guy, and use the tide function almost every weekend...so phone syncing to change the tide data is a huge gamechanger. You don't need to be a surfer, just a regular beach goer. We like to get close to the surf so we can watch our kiddos splash around, and it's nice to know how close we should set up our shade tent and grill, without a surge coming up and soaking everything. Dissapointed with the limited editions so far. Night Swim was ok, but the Kanoa Ignarashi signature edition graphics just looks like the glass and bezel is all scratched up.

[@wristaction]

The tide function is pretty cool alright, although I use it to check the level of the river in the city where I live. I wish that I picked up the white version to match my gwx5600c, although that doesn’t seem to be around any more - only on Japanese web sites.

[@redSectorA]

Also, if you boat in tidal waters it can be quite handy.

[@EricPardo]

Thanks for the comparison…helpful for folks like myself who are new to the world of Casio

[@wristaction]

You're welcome Eric.

[@foxmulder2941]

I just want a G-shock with this type of display and is both solar and atomic. Am I asking for too much ? Thanks for the review.

[@urbanknish]

That would be the ultimate casio. I'm very upset with Casio and the GBD-200. It was my favorite watch until I had to fully disassemble it when it got crud under the bezel. My other casios are not like this. Easy to clean. But you are right, the negative display technology should be standard across all models.

[@CaptainScorpio24]

​@@urbanknish how's gdb 500

[@smokedya420]

Good review of both watches I'm having trouble picking which watch I want. Leaning toward the 200 cuz I'm not near the ocean so surfing features are not needed

[@Napoleon4778]

I have an important question - I am intending to buy one of these watches for my workouts. The auto-repeat function on the countdown timer is an absolute must, and I have heard that the repeat can only be set to a maximum of twenty loops. Do you have any suggestions for watches where I can set infinite number of repeats? Also, I would like to use this watch to track the kilometres I ran, the pace etc. without having to carry a smartphone with me. I currently carry my phone in a marathon belt or in my pocket. If I can use the watch without having a smartphone on me, and then sync the data with my phone once I return home, that will be great. Last question: can I use it for swimming and/or scuba diving?

[@rk702]

I just purchased the GBD 200 and didn't like it. It's claimed that the display is large and easy to read, the TIME digital display wasn't really that large nor was the MIP display very bright. And yes, I tried every screen variation for the display and I also know this watch offers a light feature. I returned the watch.

[@CaptainScorpio24]

which ome did yuh bought finally

[@user-cy2tu2my3z]

very good footage - thanks and regards from germany

[@burmesebeef]

For comfort you gave the point to the GBX-100 but said GBD-200

[@wristaction]

The gbx-100 gets the win for comfort due to the softer strap.

[@burmesebeef]

@@wristaction thanks for the review

[@wristaction]

@@burmesebeef you're Burmese?

[@burmesebeef]

@@wristaction yessir

[@wristaction]

@@burmesebeef me too. Born in Yangon.

[@CaptainCrashDown]

Looks like its a year later. Any improvement on the slowness via firmware update?

[@lawrencewinter]

Just what I needed, thanks for making this comparison - and well made too.

[@okanelkin]

I’ve read that you can put a combi bracelet on the GBX100, but you’d need to find an adapter to make it work with the gbd200.

[@nhnjoy5834]

Can you suggest anything close to Amazfit Neo?? Want a MIP display smartwatch!

[@marcelovasconcellos6067]

Great video, left me as undecided as before lol. love both, the color and metal bezel on the 100 are a notch above plus as you pointed out, better strap. I feel the overall design on 200 is better and the bit about better views in 200 is key. After all d get this watch for the display, though added doodads are cool, I just want the display.

[@wristaction]

If you like just the display and don't need all the bells and whistles, the gbd200 is the one to go for imo. The MIP is closer to the surface and is really legible.

[@ro8inmorgan]

Comfort voiceover says GBD-200, video says GBX-100. So which one is it?

[@psiddey]

Thanks for this video review, I have actually been looking into these 2 new MIP display G Shocks and trying to decide so this comparison is just what I was looking for. For me I'm really liking the brushed metal bezel, looks much classier and also adds protection but each to their own. Also thanks for pointing out the air gap and showing how it makes the display clearer between them. However that pause coming out of the workout mode is disappointingly slow, it's almost a 10 second wait, not that I would use it much. I wonder if Casio will ever eliminate it in an update or wait until they replace the model? Are the negative displays on these easier to read in dim light or when viewing at an angle? I've tried a regular negative display Casio and was not impressed by the readability but I must admit I did like the Indigo like illumation.

[@wristaction]

That delay only happens when you use the training mode, which I don’t as I only use it as a normal watch and the step counter. Not sure if they will fix it but the watch is capable of firmware updates. The MIP display is very good and very clear. Just be aware that it cannot refresh in tenths of seconds on the stopwatch.

[@wristaction]

@@darekm6859 no. The intervals is a timer. Training mode counts calories burned, distance etc.

[@yashtag8279]

very informative video, hmm just wanna ask about the bezel of gbx100.. how is it now after using several months? is it more prone to scratches? Thanks in advance.

[@wristaction]

My one is still free from scratches. It just depends upon how careful you are.

[@kirangeorge1292]

Does the bezel on gbx get scratched easily? Which among the two can take more beating?

[@wristaction]

All watches will get scratched if you don’t look after them but I wear the GBD200 more because I prefer the look of it. The GBX 100 is still in perfect condition because I look after it and the bezel will get scratched if you don’t.

[@MrWebon]

All I want is a GBX in that green color.

[@gregorycasey3347]

I got the GBD-200 so I can see the time better.

[@user-wy2yg2uo1d]

gbx can use strap gbd 200 ?

[@akiblue]

When rating comfort, you said the GBD 200 was the comfortable one, but gave the point to the GBX 100.

[@wristaction]

@@akiblue yes, my bad. I should have said the GBX100, the one that got the point. I will update it in the pinned comment.

[@ForbinColossus]

Excellent comparison - thank you. Do you know if the Combi bracelet fits the GBX-100 ? Only disappointment is no 'tough solar' and the tide graph is not as 'charming' at the GWX-5600 which has a greenish-blue color

[@wristaction]

I have read online that the combi bracelet will fit the GBX100, but not the GBD-200. Agree with you about the GWX5600, I love the tough solar on that.

[@ForbinColossus]

@@wristaction Thanks for following up, Jayson!

[@fehmy6937]

Hello, is there an hourly sound signal on GBX 100?

[@OldGeekVibes]

Unfortunately not. I was very disappointed by the absence of this feature.

[@Giant_Dwarff]

Can you turn off the beeping sound the buttons make when you press them in the settings?

[@wristaction]

Yes, you can turn it off.

[@mendezcordero]

Can I remove tide and lunar/solar data from the GBX? I am only attracted to the bezel.

[@wristaction]

Sure, just use the time only display.

[@realman444]

screen is the same? looks like 200 is darker on same part of this video? e.g. 2-37 or just bad quality video?

[@wristaction]

The screen is the same. In my opinion, the one on the GBD200 looks better because it is closer to the surface. There is a video on my channel comparing the two MIP screens.

[@realman444]

thanks

[@omegaknight01]

Kermit !!! The best color I have ever seen.💪💪💪

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Thank you

[@wristaction]

You are welcome

[@peterclarke3990]

Sounds a bit too complicated to me. Think I’d rather have something a bit simpler to understand and operate. Sounds like you might need a degree to use one of these!

[@wristaction]

Ha ha! To be honest, I just use them as a normal watch with a step tracker most of the time. So they can be as simple as you want them to be.

[@rsg5850]

11 secs delay.. Is there new firmware updates?

[@tutorialchief]

can one turn the workout stuff sensor off? flymode?

[@wristaction]

There is an airplane mode.

[@user-wy2yg2uo1d]

GBX-100 ใส่สาย GBD-200 ได้ไหม

[@urbanknish]

When you try to clean the GBD-200 and find out you have to fully disassemble it just to get the bezel off, you'll curse at Casio. I lost one of the tiny button clips and trust me, they are a nightmare to get back on. Really bad design!!! The watch itself works great.

[@wristaction]

I’ll bear that in mind. I haven’t dissembled mine to clean it yet, only wiped it down.

[@urbanknish]

@@wristaction If I had to do it again, I would have just pulled the bezel off knowing it would tear the little screw holes. Because I ended up future-proofing the bezel by trimming out the screw holes. The holes where the bands are secured end up holding it and that is good enough. After pulling a clip off of a donor watch, I was able to clean and reassemble. Next time, I just have to remove the bands to clean the bezel.

[@georgeg1947]

Let me make you aware of something. Casio put one screw next to each button on this particular model behind each of the 4 side buttons. You need to disassemble the watch and take out the module and then take off each C-clip from the inside of the watch case so you can pull out each of the 4 buttons on the side of the watch in order to get access to the screws that are behind each button and then take the screws out in order to take off the exterior rubber bezel. I believe that the only reason why Casio designed this particular model this way is so people who own this model cannot mod it. Casio is trying to prevent people who own this watch to attempt to mod it with different color bezels. You are better off just leaving the exterior rubber bezel alone and just cleaning the bezel on the outside. You can easily take both watch bands off by unscrewing the screws on the sides of the band if you ever need to replace the band. However, you will never be able to take the exterior rubber bezel off the watch unless you open up the watch and take the module out and take off the C-clips that hold each of the 4 side buttons in place. You are much better off leaving the exterior rubber bezel alone and not tampering with it.

[@urbanknish]

@@georgeg1947 I was aware of this - I literally just said as much in fewer words. As to not removing the bezel - if you have the clear version (I do), soap, mineral deposits, etc get under and they are very visible. Miserable design. What I ended up doing: after I fully disassembled, I carefully cut out the material on the bezel where the screws are. Once reassembled, you don't notice it and the fit is perfect. Now I can take it apart by just removing the two screws at each band. Easy peasy.

[@carll693]

Can you use multiple watches with the 1 cellphone app?

[@wristaction]

Yes.

[@gabe_20xx]

Is there any music controls like pause or next song?

[@wristaction]

No The notifications are very limited and only receive to the watch.

[@DanRC69]

Comfort goes to the gbd200, yet shows the gbx100 getting that point?? Too many errors in this video.

[@alexpiptom]

Cry more bitter troll in your basement. Can you do better? Thought not.

[@AssylbekZ]

Gbx100 don't vibrate, right?

[@wristaction]

It does vibrate.

[@Cristian.......]

How to activate the GIS function?

[@wristaction]

If you mean GPS, the watch uses it from the phone and doesn’t have one built in. Activated through the Move app.

[@Cristian.......]

@@wristaction How To Turn On or Turn Off Hourly Beep Sound?

[@LuciusChristopher-u5x]

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[@NFS-shade]

I like gbx100 features but i hate that bulky metal bezel

[@wristaction]

It would be nice if the module from the gbx100 was in the case of the gbd 200

[@NFS-shade]

@@wristaction yup

[@PapriceP]

I HAVE BOTH.

[@wristaction]

They are both excellent watches.

[@PapriceP]

@@wristaction Yeah, very similar but quite different at the same time. It's hard for me to pick a favorite.

[@wristaction]

@@PapriceP I find myself wearing the gbd200 more often, probably because of the colour. But the gbx100 feels more comfortable on the wrist.

[@LindaBourn-h6d]

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[@Rohithkaki1124]

How did the point got gbx 100 in comfort?

[@wristaction]

I know, the GBD200 was robbed of a point.

[@Rohithkaki1124]

Btw how's the big black bezel on the gbd 200, I am asking this because I am planning to buy it as a substitute to my old g shock ga 2200nn which was robbed from me😢

[@GregarySusie-b7l]

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[@JimRiley-d1r]

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[@HertyZara-t6l]

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[@curtdsouza8282]

Can you control music with this?

[@wristaction]

No, you can't control the music player from the watch.

[@EdwardJohnson-o6i]

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[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

If this watch is meant for surfer's then Casio should've went the extra mile and added a screw down steel case back. Like in the premium/anniversary 5600. I don't mind it being slightly more expensive, but those 4 screws and that slim rubber band don't work nowhere near as well as a proper screw back plate for water resistance, as the watch ages, I've seen many water damaged G shocks that had this flimsy case back design with the 4 screws

[@JohnnyPatel-n8y]

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[@Dinhdinhbongbong]

Ok

[@JuanitaaHarris-x1l]

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[@KellyTimmis-p4t]

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[@BrianCue-s3q]

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[@2k936]

Which is the latest?

[@wristaction]

I think that the gbx100 was released first then the gbd200 came out later, although they have both been released for about 2.5 years now.

[@alberoDiSpazio]

Holy sh!t that was slow.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

The GBX would be my choice for a simple reason, it has a countdown timer. It's the most useful feature in a watch for me, and the stopwatch doesn't cut it because it's the opposite of what I need... !

[@zazazaaazzzaaz]

I think that both have countdown timer.

[@ThomasMart-i5e]

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