Casio WSD-F20 review

The Casio WSD-F20 solves the biggest drawback of its predecessor and thus becomes an excellent compromise between a trekking watch and a smartwatch. It is targeted at a specific niche of users that will find in this Pro Trek probably everything they were looking for.

Package

Inside the package, there is a power adapter and a magnetic cable. Sadly the coupling between the two is not very solid and it is very easy to unhook it by mistake.

Build quality

The design of the Casio WSD-F20 (Check on Amazon.com) has changed slightly compared to its predecessor. The flat crown around the display has disappeared in favor of a much thicker and even showier plastic frame, embedded in the metal shell of the watch. We also see visible screws and the attachment for the plastic bracelet, particularly comfortable. There is one thing that did not change: the WSD-F20 remains a very big smartwatch and is not suitable for slender wrists. The design is quite “bold”, but for many, it will be OK to wear it every day.

Excellent the MIL-STD-810G certification that guarantees resistance to shocks, dust, and diving up to 165ft deep. Just what you’d expect from a rugged watch. On the right side, there are three physical buttons that are easy to press even with gloves.

Hardware

It sports a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory. We also have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It is also equipped with GPS that allows this Pro Trek model to be a worthy hiking companion. There is also a pressure sensor and a microphone. The speaker is the only thing missing.

Display

We have a 1.32-inch screen with a resolution of 320×300 pixels. The display, besides being sufficiently bright, has the added advantage of having a second monochrome screen that allows for increased autonomy.

Software

It runs Android Wear 2.0 which allows you to launch apps independently from the smartphone. The interface has also been redesigned for greater simplicity. The real reason to choose a Pro Trek is its outdoor sports tracking software. Throughout the day this watch will track all your movements, but you can also start a dedicated tracking session of fishing, hiking, skiing, canoeing or biking, and it will display a whole series of real-time information about your current activity.

Autonomy

The built-in battery ensures about 2 days of use using the digital watch face that saves power when in standby.

Price

The Casio WSD-F20 is not cheap as it costs (Check on Amazon.com), but we find that this is an appropriate price for a product that has a very specific function.

Final verdict

The Casio WSD-F20 solves the biggest drawback of its predecessor and thus becomes an excellent compromise between a trekking watch and a smartwatch. It is targeted at a specific niche of users that will find in this Pro Trek probably everything they were looking for.