Casio launches new G-Shock rugged watch with smart features

Japanese company Casio introduced protected smart watch G-SQUAD GBD-H2000 from the G-Shock series. They are designed for athletes and are already available for pre-order in Europe.

The new proprietary algorithm in the watch now allows you to analyze your workouts in various activities, including running and swimming, as well as track your health while you sleep. In addition, thanks to him, the device has a function of breathing exercises and a separate mode for monitoring the general condition of the body, which includes the level of blood oxygen saturation.

The watch is equipped with six sensors at once: an optical sensor pulse, accelerometer (pedometer), compass, barometer, thermometer and gyroscope. The last one is new in the series. It allows you to determine the change in the orientation of the athlete in space, allowing you to fix the wave of the hands and even the number of strokes during swimming.

The watch is controlled by the CASIO Watches App, where you can customize sports features, notifications, backlight brightness, and more.

Also, the watch has updated the GPS tracker. Now he can correct the time by satellites and independently determine the location. The summary of calorie consumption has also changed. Now there are separately calculated proteins, fats and carbohydrates as a percentage of the total.

Casio notes that the new model uses a more compact battery, so it's smaller and lighter than its predecessors. The watch measures 59.6 x 52.6 x 19.4 mm and weighs 63 grams.

The watch is charged through a special connector from the supplied adapter and from solar energy. From a single charge with the most intensive use, they work up to 19 hours, and if you do not use a heart rate monitor and GPS tracking, then about two months.

Casio G-SQUAD GBD-H2000 is available in several colors, including light green and orange. They will go on sale in March, but for now you can issue pre-order for 399 euros (≈32,000 rubles).