Side by Side: G-Shock vs Cheap Casio - what's the difference?

[@thevineclimber]

I'm 6 years late, but I have been considering upgrading from the one to the other. Thank you! Hidden YT gem!!!

[@johanvandersandt8904]

I have 3 G-shocks of various designs. I also have this little w375. I think it is a superbly made watch and it is honestly very comfortable. My back light works great and as for the features it has every thing I need and nothing I don't. My G-shocks will all probably outlast it but I genuinely love this little watch!

[@mikejb2009a]

I forgot my Casio in the pocket when I threw my work pants into the washer. Our work place washer is a high efficiency meaning the lid locks. At the end of the wash I thought my watch would be destroyed. Not so during the wash it came out of my pocket which meant a lot of abrasion on one of the buttons. The button was worn away because of the abrasion. But the watch kept working. Because I work in an oil refinery I set the temperature to hot and the cycle to power wash.

[@knoef82]

I have tried both. It is effectively the same watch. the cheaper one has 5 sec stop watch delay feature that is really nice. In g-shock you can start timer from Home Screen and use auto-elimination. I own few g-shocks, but in this case you get 90 percent of g-shock model in lighter and almost equally tough package for 20 dollars. You can’t really go wrong in either case.

[@arifrasheed5765]

The difference is cheap casio is 2 seconds behind

[@traviswalker8933]

Maybe he didn't synchronise them?

[@grandpadale4026]

Or the g shock is running fast

[@dmac1259]

He just didn't set them very precisely.

[@TDK2K]

The W735h is a great affordable watch with many of the G Shock's characteristics for about $20. On the wrist the vibrating alarm will be just about the same since our wrists/skin isn't hard as wood. The main difference between regular casios and G-shock's are the multi-angle visibility LCD and the rubber shock absorption on the G. Honestly, I dont think the $100 GD350 G-shock is 4x better than the $20-25 Casio W735H, still they're both great watches.

[@TheSmiler62]

The GD350 is one of the best.....If not THE best G-Shock Watches ever created......Trust me on this ;)

[@adampowell43]

I totally agree. I went through so many G-Shocks and finally sold them all and kept my first GD-350. Then I bought 2 more of them. They simply do everything better than all the other watches at any price point.

[@ccooper8040]

I would think that the lower priced watch with the stronger vibration would be better. I would hate to miss an alarm because it was to weak to feel. Stronger is better.

[@bjcundiff8623]

C Cooper I agree. Stronger would be better in my opinion.

[@richardaustinjr8386]

C Cooper metel bandinstall

[@richardaustinjr8386]

metal for a w-736h casio

[@Catastrophic-hk3mh]

Dude, those uhms and gum smacking

[@bestopinion9257]

The whole point of vibrating is to be silent. I mean, it should alarm only you, not the rest of people around you.

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

I dumped the g shock with the tiny adjust buttons and got the super illuminator for 1/3 the price. Excellent decision and a better watch all the way around. Have a great week.

[@kristianlewis5520]

Great review but the slapping of the gums really was annoying.

[@iansayer6136]

Very good review already got the 735h cheapo which is excellent but shall buy the G-SHOCK as well . Cheers

[@analogmatrix1442]

Looks like most of the shortcomings with the cheaper model can be overcome with user habit. You just saved me $50. Thank you

[@nicirvin1994]

You really don't like the 735h do you. Can't even remember it's model number. It never had a chance. How do you compare two watches with such a huge price difference. Ps they are both made by casio go figure

[@CheapOutDoorGearReview]

I'm actuallly interested in getting the 735h, thanks for the model number.

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

Based on the reviews, it looks like more people were convinced to NOT invest in a G-shock than the cheaper Casio. It all depends on what features are important to you, though.

[@skipinkoreaable]

I invested in the first one, but unfortunately it was less reliable as an alarm clock (lacking the snooze function and only having one alarm). Then I bought the G-Shock version and it was more reliable as an actual alarm clock when sleeping. In other words, this video ultimately convinced me to buy both. I am very satisfied with both but I would only recommend the G-Shock on the right for people who wish to use it to wake up from sleep. I would agree with you that it depends on what is important to you.

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

@@skipinkoreaable I recommend all Casio digitals for people who are good at accidentally setting the daily alarm to go off at inconvenient times in the afternoon.

[@skipinkoreaable]

@@AJHart-eg1ys Excellent recommendation.

[@dthtr1]

The W735H has an acrylic window, easily scratchable while G-Shocks have mineral glass. Otherwise it's a good watch ( I have one ).

[@ronamartel1286]

Very detailed comparison, especially appreciate vibration alarm and ease of taking off /on the watch. Thanks for a great review 👍

[@elmanacosta]

Fantastic video ! Very detailed in each steep. Thanks a lot !

[@itsukisora]

G-shock is casio but casio is casio

[@Being_Joe]

Thanks for the review. I have actually been looking at these two watches for the vibrating feature and have been leaning towards the GD350 series. Also looking into a Timex vibrating version.

[@darwinsvaleza]

what model has the strongest vibration?

[@Flowerpotmen]

thanks for the review i was looking to buy one of these for the vibe alarm to wake me up i was thinking of getting the g shock but the vibe looks a lot weaker than the cheap one thanks for the vid cheers

[@fearless6947]

The model number is on the back of the case

[@adammiller518]

Does the gshock vibe and flash the backlight for the hourly signal? Does it have the option to do both (vibe and flash backlight and chirp sound) for the hourly signal?

[@omegacontrol9889]

Strap contact points look the same, will the strap adapters and NATO strap also fit on the 735?

[@LegoJedi2014]

Had to turn off. Too much hesitation (Uhm), and the lip smacking sounds are totally nauseating.

[@fusoperso]

vibration alarm is able to wake up from sleep?

[@Todayisagoodday11]

Yes. If i set a snooze alarm it wakes me up. Although i wouldn't depend on it. It also depends if you're a heavy sleeper

[@mikejb2009a]

Hopefully you don't have a polarized filter on your camera. That can cause problems in recording video with watchs. Once I had a polarized light source and I wanted to see my watch at night. I couldn't see my watch screen. The polarized light source was my computer screen and if you try to look at your watch screen with the lights out using your computer screen as the light source and you turn your watch the display on the watch should get lighter or darker. To make sure everything is fair put the watch on the keyboard so it is at the same angle to the screen as you rotate the watch.

[@StopFear]

Depending on whether you or anybody cares about this, but the g-shock like the one in the video definitely feels like it is “expensive” when you hold it. It’s case snd screen are very noticeably superior to cheaper Casio. One sign is , for example, how you can see the numbers when looking from further and further angled from the side. But whether those things really matter depends on how much the wearer cares about it. It does feel very thick and large on the wrist. Whatever long sleeve shirts someone may wear the cuffs will be hitting the watch.

[@Todayisagoodday11]

So many idiots here.. thank you for a very nice and detailed comparison of these 2 watches. This video can totally help with a decision for a buyer. A+

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Cringe

[@BloodmoonPyke]

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess your name? True

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

@@BloodmoonPyke No I meant ur ugly mug

[@dmac1259]

Only idiot I've seen here is you. He made it pretty clear that the biggest difference between the two watches is one had a classier branding and a more subtle vibrational alarm. Also he showed that he doesn't know how to synchronize watches.

[@CotyCase23]

on the nice g-shocks the buttons are grooved

[@jamesdebesse5147]

Thanks for the review. I just bought the cheapo. Its a 3416/w735h. Don't pay attention to the dicks in the comments.

[@elrojas9352]

what adapter you using on the gd350 brand or size ? and what the size in mm on the strap too please thank u

[@grandpadale4026]

The best feature of the gd350, is the instant countdown timer button. You’re welcome.

[@anthonylauro5711]

Thank you for the comparison. I already have a g shock but need a watch to officiate with that has vibrate in it. Currently using a pebble as my second watch but the g shock seems the way to go.

[@MrPleers]

Try to cut down at the "uhm". It's very annoying.

[@mantykarhu]

The mouth smacking every other sentence is annoying too.

[@colonelaengus7005]

You could probably also patrol how he washes his pecker every day if you ask nicely.

[@ab.7272]

control freaks 😅

[@analogmatrix1442]

Uncomfortable tasing vibration will wake you up. A polite subtle vibration will not.

[@UnicornRyder04]

Can I change the watches from 24hr military to the regular 12hr?

[@shawnwiles4512]

Yes

[@apa1103]

Id go for the w-735h atleast compared to that particular gshock model which I think op for what it offers aside from the extreme shock resistance.

[@michapatsori4955]

Con el w735 ya tengo 3 años y nunca me a fallado, es de uso diario, nunca me lo quito, el g shock me lo acabo de comprar ayer, veremos que tal sale

[@passager01]

Tengo varios G-shock. Estos relojes son grandes pero súper resistentes, los dejé caer pero aún funcionan.

[@pasteyboi9918]

For a mud run I would not really wear a watch even if it does have mud resistance just because it slows you down. I’m not concerned about the durability if anything a Casio f-91w or a timex iron man or a garmin would do just fine

[@dmac1259]

A watch on your wrist will absolutely not slow you down in a mud run. Not for one second. The only time that might be applicable is in professional swimming because it would create drag in the water.

[@196clint]

I noticed the world time on the G shock Casio doesn't sync when the local std u.s. time is set

[@holjeholjevac]

Hey Ryan, i like your video. I just bought GD-350 and i'm searching adaptors for zulu strap.....can you tell me where did you bought yours?

[@shawnwiles4512]

Look at Jay's and Kay's. They've got adapters and bands too.

[@ACEYBOO]

this guy is down talking tgus casio watch and trying to make it seem natural but it's all lies , the casio watch is amazing and worth getting over the g shock plus the lights on it I ms awesome and very clear to see from every angle unlike the lies this man was saying

[@cmcsdf]

He’s just highlighting the differences for those of us considering it over G-Shock, stop being dramatic lol

[@CheapOutDoorGearReview]

Cool video, kind of interested in the cheaper casio. Found out its a 735h model from another comment, very much liked your comparison of the two, and hope you keep making videos.

[@michaelk487]

I got that cheaper vibrating watch very good watch

[@dmac1259]

A digital watch should not lose time at all unless the battery is going dead. My normal beater is a casio mdv-106 quartz watch and it hasn't lost any time in over a year since it was last set & digital should be more reliable.

[@____stu____]

That clicking sound you do with you mouth is very annoying. Had to stop watching 😖

[@DRFunny-nh4mg]

the g shock is almost the same. There is no night and day differences.

[@bradleycarpo3372]

Shhhhhhh...... your G shock is made by.......casio. : (

[@angelfernandez7711]

The g-shock is 200m water resistant and the casio is is 100m water resistant at best

[@ChaoticLegion01]

How far under the sea do you live then?

[@angelfernandez7711]

@@ChaoticLegion01 lol, I know. Right? Either one is ridiculously deep

[@isntimportant]

Lay off with the lip smacking sounds as punctuation, makes listening to you very hard.

[@ajee3229]

*um um um um...*

[@dn06se83]

gshock looks cooler

[@michaelk487]

Cool

[@ChaoticLegion01]

This feels like you are being very nit-picky, in an attempt to just make the G-shock sound better... When in actuality, the better watch is the Casio replica, which is why it was made in the first place, to cater for people who don't want to pay G-shock label price-tags, but still want a watch that looks like it. They do the same for trainers mate, there's no difference here... I'm not NOT going to buy a cheaper watch, that does everything else a more expensive one does, just because it has a metal clasp or resin strap, or the word G-shock on it. Bottom line is, both watches do the same damn thing... the minor differences are NOT worth paying the higher prices... The G-shock is just for people who like to splash cash on designer stuff - How much you being paid by Casio to try to sell people on the G-shock? I have the W735, bought it for mega cheap, and it works amazingly.

[@biggstavros5876]

They are not wrist stabilizers. A very poor review of 2 Casio watches

[@____stu____]

They are extra shock protection wings.

[@BubblesandthePurrMonster]

They are shock absorbers. Durrrrrr

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Ryan Bowen The gd 350 is overpriced, the white one is better

[@cmcsdf]

Lol

[@isntimportant]

Jesus christ bro I'm three minutes in and you've made fifty gross lip smacking sounds. Why are you trying to talk like a sassy black woman?

[@reverberateddreams7958]

They aren’t in 100% time. SHAME!

[@secomoyolura390]

en español por favor es interesante pero ayuda a todos a entender

[@benwilliams5474]

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