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Watches and calculators - casio.com

· 3 days ago

Buy Casio for cheap, durable watches and exam-ready calculators with loyal fan approval. Skip it for luxury status or smart features, and expect slow customer support.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20 public sources; some snippets truncated.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Watches

Model-dependent, high-end near $5,000

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
CalculatorsModel-dependent

Best for

  • Budget everyday watch buyers
  • Students needing exam-approved calculators
  • Durability-first buyers
  • Gift shoppers

Not for

  • Luxury watch buyers
  • Smartwatch buyers wanting apps and fitness tracking
  • Buyers needing responsive warranty support
  • Privacy-cautious online store shoppers

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

October 2024 ransomware exposed data of 8,500 people and kept systems down two weeks.

high

The same breach exposed 200GB of data, confirmed by Casio and security press.

medium

Trustpilot and Facebook users report unreachable customer service.

low

A near-$5,000 price tag upset loyal fans expecting a budget brand.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Reddit fans praise build quality and design
  • Reviewers report seven years of reliable service
  • Owners plainly love affordable models
  • Graphing calculators compete head to head with HP Prime

Cons

  • Customer support is hard to reach, say buyers
  • October 2024 ransomware kept systems down two weeks
  • High-end models cost nearly $5,000
  • Breach hit customers across 149 countries

Sources & method

- 9 sources - October 2024 ransomware breach exposed data of 8,500 people; Casio published an investigation report in January 2025.

official x2review x3security x3news x1
  • October 2024 ransomware attack, Ransomware exposed data of 8,500 individuals and kept systems down two weeks.
  • Customer data breach, Casio confirmed 200GB of data exposed after the attack.
  • Official investigation results, Casio published its investigation into the leak on January 7, 2025.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Model-dependent, high-end near $5,000

    Starting price

  • 9

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Fans cite value for money
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Guess: simple buttons and screens
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Guess: basic watches, capable calculators
  • Support quality: 2/5. Buyers report unreachable service
  • Security posture: 2/5. Ransomware exposed data of 8,500
  • 1946 Founded Tokyo, Japan
  • ~$5,000 Top-end price WatchCrunch complaint post
  • 8,500 people 2024 breach impact October ransomware attack
  • 200GB Data exposed Confirmed after the attack

Pricing

Watches

Model-dependent, high-end near $5,000

  • Budget digital and vintage lines sold direct
  • G-Shock and premium lines cost far more

Calculators

Model-dependent

  • Graphing models like fx-9750GII and fx-CG100
  • Financial models sold via Target and campus stores

Security

October 2024 ransomware breach exposed data of 8,500 people; Casio published an investigation report in January 2025.

  • October 2024 ransomware attackRansomware exposed data of 8,500 individuals and kept systems down two weeks.⁴
  • Customer data breachCasio confirmed 200GB of data exposed after the attack.⁵
  • Official investigation resultsCasio published its investigation into the leak on January 7, 2025.⁷

What users say

Watch forums love the value and build, while buyers complain about support and high-end prices.

“I love casio watches.”
Reddit, r/NoStupidQuestions
“Why Casio….Why….almost $5000 really???”
WatchCrunch

Alternatives

Compare Casio with each alternative.

  • Timex

    Budget digital watch rival named in buyer guides.

    Casio vs Timex

  • HP Prime G2

    Graphing calculator rival in head-to-head forum comparisons.

  • Smartwatches (Apple, Garmin)

    Guess: better fit for notifications, apps, and fitness tracking.

Full analysis

Based on 20 public sources; some snippets truncated.

Cheap, tough watches and calculators with loyal fans. Weak support and a 2024 breach exposing 8,500 people are risks.

Methodology

Based on 20 public sources; some snippets truncated.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. What makes Casio great in your opinion?reddit.com
    review
  2. Why Casio….Why….almost $5000 really???watchcrunch.com
    review
  3. Read Customer Service Reviews of www.casio.co.ukuk.trustpilot.com
    review
  4. Casio says 8500 individuals affected in October cyber attackcyberdaily.au
    security
  5. Casio Confirms Breach: 200GB of Data Exposedvpnmentor.com
    security
  6. Casio Systems Still Down Two Weeks After a Ransomware Attackcpomagazine.com
    security
  7. Results of Investigation into Information Leakageworld.casio.com
    official
  8. CASIO Watchescasio.com
    official
  9. Casio Watches: History & Models (est. 1946)watchtraderhub.com
    news

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