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I have high hopes that Casio will release a Wear OS based smartwatch that will eat at the market share of the multi-sports watch industry dominated by Garmin.
The announcement of the WSD-F30 PRO TREK isn’t quite that watch but it is a step in the right direction and based on the specification something was would still work as a basic multisport watch.
What the WSD-F30 does offer is a unique blend of being a smartwatch and outdoor enthusiast watch with advanced mapping functions not found on many of the other Android-based smartwatches on the market.
In 2016, CASIO marked its entry into the smartwatch market with the release of the WSD-F10 wrist device for outdoor enthusiasts, with water resistance up to 50 meters and environmental durability built to military specifications. The WSD-F10 was built to run Google’s Android Wear (now Wear OS by Google) and the device and OS have been evolving together. The following year, CASIO released the PRO TREK Smart WSD-F20 with GPS, which is winning over outdoor enthusiasts and other users with its wearable map functionality.
- Extend Mode for using colour maps and GPS offline up to three consecutive days
The new WSD-F30 comes with Extend Mode which enables use of offline colour maps and GPS for up to three days on just a single charge. In Extend Mode, time and measurement data is continuously shown on the monochrome display, and a colour map can be displayed with a push of button. Extend Mode also conserves energy by switching the operating system to energy-saving stand-by mode on a schedule set by the user. It also ensures optimal power management based on the activity plan, allowing the user to track his or her current location on an offline map and record tracks during activities longer than a single day.
- New and improved dual–layer display
The WSD-F30 features a new and improved dual-layer monochrome and colour display. The new colour display employs an organic EL display that shows maps and data in finer detail. The layout of the monochrome display now shows more than just the time; it also displays atmospheric pressure/altitude and compass bearing, as befits the PRO TREK outdoor gear brand. The wrist device also comes with Multi Timepiece Mode, an evolution of the popular Timepiece Mode that allows only time data to be shown in monochrome while toggling off smartphone communication and the colour display. In addition to the time, Multi Timepiece Mode now shows measurement data such as altitude and atmospheric pressure in monochrome, while still extending battery life without a charge to about a month, like its predecessor. This feature provides useful information for outdoor activities at a glance while conserving energy.
- Smaller, thinner case for enhanced wearability
The inner components have been rearranged to realize a watch case that is 3.9 mm narrower and 0.4 mm thinner than before, for a more compact profile that also looks good on trim wrists. Nano treatment gives the resin bezel a metal-like luster for a luxury feel. The watchband has been improved and is now more flexible and has more holes for greater adjustability and fit.
Specifications
| Water Resistance | 5 bar (50 meters)*1 |
| Environmental Durability | MIL-STD-810 (United States military standard issued by the U.S. Department of Defense),*2 low-temperature resistance (-10°C) |
| Display | 1.2-inch dual layer display
Color OLED (390×390 pixels) and monochrome LCD |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive touchscreen (anti-fouling coating) |
| GPS | Compatible (including GLONASS and Michibiki) |
| Color Maps | Compatible (supports offline use, can save up to five offline maps) |
| Sensors | Pressure (air pressure, altitude) sensor, accelerometer, gyrometer, compass (magnetic) sensor |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Vibrator | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth® V4.1 (Low Energy)
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) |
| Buttons | MAP button, Power button, TOOL button |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery |
| Charging Method | Magnetic charging terminal |
| Recharging Time | Approx. 3 hours at room temperature |
| Battery Life
(When GPS Not in Use) |
Normal use (color display): 1.5 days, roughly
Multi Timepiece Mode (timekeeping and sensors only)*3: 1 month, roughly (Varies according to use) |
| Size of Case | Approx. 60.5 mm×53.8 mm×14.9 mm (H×W×D) |
| Weight | Approx. 83g (including wristband) |
| OS | Wear OS by Google |
| Operating Environment | Wear OS by Google works with phones running Android 4.4+ (excluding Go edition) or iOS 9.3+. Supported features may vary between platforms and countries. |
I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
As a fitness fanatic who loves running and cycling, I also have a keen interest in fitness-related technology, and I take every opportunity to cover this niche on my blog. My diverse interests allow me to bring a unique perspective to tech blogging, merging lifestyle, fitness, and the latest tech trends.
In my academic pursuits, I earned a BSc in Information Systems Design from UCLAN, before advancing my learning with a Master’s Degree in Computing. This advanced study also included Cisco CCNA accreditation, further demonstrating my commitment to understanding and staying ahead of the technology curve.
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