Casio WS B1000 StepCounter Watch - Unboxing & Full Review

Summary

The Casio WS-B1000 is a step counter watch with a two-year battery life, linking to your phone for step tracking and more. It features a durable design with metal and plastic buttons, water resistance, and a positive display for excellent visibility. The watch offers multiple functions including a stopwatch, timer, dual time, alarms, and step counting, with an app for additional settings. Despite some button design issues, the watch is comfortable, well-built, and offers decent step counter accuracy, making it a great value for the price.

Takeaways

• 📦 The WS-B1000 comes with a watch, manual, warranty card, and a tag.
• 📲 The watch can sync with a phone to track step count, history, and other features.
• 🔋 The battery life is rated for 2 years, offering long-term use without frequent replacements.
• 🔧 The watch features a mix of metal and plastic buttons, with some being hard to press and others being more user-friendly.
• 💧 It has a water resistance of 10 bars, making it suitable for various water activities.
• 🔍 The screen is well-protected with raised bars to prevent scratches, and the visibility is good.
• 👕 The watch fits well even on smaller wrists with plenty of adjustment options, and the strap is comfortable.
• 💡 The backlight illuminates the entire screen, providing excellent visibility in the dark.
• ⏱ The watch includes a stopwatch, timer, dual time, alarms, and a step counter.
• 📱 The accompanying app allows for alarm and timer settings, step tracking, and time synchronization.
• 🚶 The step counter is improved over older models but still overcounts steps by approximately 20%.
• 💰 At around €50, the watch offers good value for its features, durability, and battery life, especially compared to higher-end models.

Q & A

What is the model number of the Casio watch discussed in the script?

The model number of the Casio watch is WS-B1000.

What does the package of the WS-B1000 watch include?

The package includes the watch itself, a manual, a warranty card, and a tag for the watch.

Can the WS-B1000 watch sync with a phone to track steps?

Yes, the WS-B1000 watch can link with your phone to track step count, history, and other features.

What is the battery life expectancy of the WS-B1000 watch?

The battery of the WS-B1000 watch is expected to last for 2 years.

How many buttons does the WS-B1000 watch have, and what are their general functions?

The WS-B1000 watch has five buttons; two on one side, one metal button and one plastic button on the opposite side, and a fifth button that can be used for various functions.

What is the water resistance level of the WS-B1000 watch?

The WS-B1000 watch has 10 bars of water resistance.

How does the WS-B1000 watch perform in terms of step counting accuracy compared to older Casio models?

The WS-B1000 watch has improved step counting accuracy compared to older Casio models, but it still overcounts steps by approximately 20%.

What kind of display does the WS-B1000 watch have, and how does it compare to other Casio watches?

The WS-B1000 watch has a positive display, which offers better visibility compared to the negative displays found in many G-Shock watches.

What are some of the main functions of the WS-B1000 watch?

The main functions of the WS-B1000 watch include a stopwatch, timer, dual time, alarms, and step counting.

How does the WS-B1000 watch compare to higher-end smartwatches in terms of step counting accuracy?

While the WS-B1000 watch has improved accuracy, it still overcounts steps and is not as accurate as higher-end smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch or the Apple Watch.

What is the price range of the WS-B1000 watch, and how does it compare to other Casio watches?

The WS-B1000 watch was purchased for around €50, which is more expensive than some other Casio watches but offers good value for its features, build quality, and screen.