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Jawbone UP review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Battery life:10 daysScreen size:N/A inchHeart rate monitor:noGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:0 m

Jawbone UP Review: Compare 163 technical specifications and 39 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

Jawbone UP
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

35%

6.0

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.0

Reviews score

10%

6.0

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 95% of fitness trackers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 96%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

20%

6.4

Sports

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

5.6

Health

18%

4.0

Display

8%

6.1

Smart functions

8%

9.7

Wellness

4%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

7.2

Design

▼Worse than 91%
6.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models

6.0

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

8.7

Popularity

Grades by review (39)
31 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 22 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 93%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Jawbone UP

Based on 11 · 8

The smart alarm, sleep tracking and motivating challenges win fans, but syncing is a near-universal frustration.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Jawbone UP

Based on 155 owners sharing their experience in online comments

34%positive12%mixed54%negative

Owners like its motivating fitness and sleep features, but fragile hardware and unreliable syncing make it hard to trust.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the band's button, lights or sun-and-moon indicator stop responding or flash in a loop, so the band will not sync, pair or charge.28
  • Owners say the band often dies within days, weeks or months, and replacements fail as quickly as the original.17
  • Owners say the band drains quickly, sometimes within a day or two, or stops charging entirely, with the charge lights not coming on.16
  • Owners say there is no usable web dashboard, and the Android app lacks features such as idle alerts, smart alarms and power naps.12
  • Owners say the band often fails to sync or pair with their phone, even after soft and hard resets.11
  • Owners say the band's strap or casing cracks, comes apart or breaks within months, and some needed glue to keep it together.10
  • Owners say Jawbone's customer support was hard to reach and its warranty replacements were limited or required paying shipping.9
  • Owners say the charging connector is too small for some phones, and the band will not connect to certain phone models.6
  • Owners say the setup instructions are missing, so basic features such as changing modes or using the food log are hard to figure out.6
  • Owners say the band is expensive for what it does, and some feel they paid too much after it failed or lacked features.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Jawbone UP

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

20%

6.4

Sports

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

5.6

Health

18%

4.0

Display

8%

6.1

Smart functions

8%

9.7

Wellness

4%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

7.2

Design

6.0
Reviews score
6.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Heart rate monitor
no
This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring. 64.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
no
This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate. 53% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 36.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 13.7% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
no
This fitness tracker does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 32.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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What reviewers say
GPS
no
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 12.7% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
?
GNSS bands supported
no
This fitness tracker does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.4% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
no
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 5.6% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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What reviewers say
Notifications
no
This fitness tracker does not support notifications. 72.7% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 14.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
no
This fitness tracker does not support call controls. 40.8% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
no
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 0.9% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.5% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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What reviewers say
Activity reports
yes
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
yes
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.5% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
?
Inactivity alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports inactivity alerts. 21.4% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
yes
This fitness tracker supports coaching. 64% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Smart Coach support.
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What reviewers say
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
NFC
no
This fitness tracker does not have NFC. 11.8% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This fitness tracker does not support Wi-Fi. 2.5% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 0.9% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
10 days
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 10 days which is longer than that of 47.8% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 6.6% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Power-saving battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
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What reviewers say
Display
no
This fitness tracker does not have a display. 74.2% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
N/A
Display type
N/A
Screen resolution
N/A
Pixel density
N/A
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 3.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
no
This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band. 77.1% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
?
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What reviewers say

Jawbone UP vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSportsBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart functionsDesignWellness
  • Coaching features
    This fitness tracker supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 36.3% of fitness trackers support coaching.
    Smart Coach support.
  • 0.17 hours shorter charging time
    This fitness tracker has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1.3 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    1.33 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • Tracks calorie intake
    This fitness tracker supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.4% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    This fitness tracker supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Live tracking
    This fitness tracker supports live tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.2% of fitness trackers support live tracking.
  • Points-based system
    This fitness tracker supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.2% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Live tracking
    This fitness tracker supports live tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.2% of fitness trackers support live tracking.
  • 0.17 hours shorter charging time
    This fitness tracker has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1.3 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    1.33 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 1 more physical buttons
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Coaching features
    This fitness tracker supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 36.3% of fitness trackers support coaching.
    Smart Coach support.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    This fitness tracker supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.4% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    This fitness tracker supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Points-based system
    This fitness tracker supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.2% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 63.9% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • Higher resting heart rate
    This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • No pace measurement
    This fitness tracker does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 62.9% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    This fitness tracker does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.3% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No phone finder
    This fitness tracker does not support phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.9% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • 17.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (39)
    31 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 22 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.0 vs 7.3
  • 50 m lower waterproof depth rating
    This fitness tracker has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (0 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.
    Not waterproof.
    0 m vs 50 m
  • 17.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (39)
    31 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 22 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.0 vs 7.3
  • 24.1% lower sentiment score
    6.0 vs 7.9
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Jawbone UP has a lower value-for-money score than the average fitness tracker (7.5 vs 8.1).
    7.5 vs 8.07
  • 28.6% more expensive
    Jawbone UP is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£90 vs £70).
    £90 vs £70
  • No heart rate monitoring
    This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 63.9% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • Higher resting heart rate
    This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • 6 years older release date
    This fitness tracker was released earlier than the average fitness tracker (2011 vs 2017). The average fitness tracker was released in 2017.
    November 2011
    2011 vs 2017
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • No pace measurement
    This fitness tracker does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 62.9% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • No display
    This fitness tracker does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 73.9% of fitness trackers have a display.
  • No notifications
    This fitness tracker does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.3% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No phone finder
    This fitness tracker does not support phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.9% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • 50 m lower waterproof depth rating
    This fitness tracker has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (0 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.
    Not waterproof.
    0 m vs 50 m
  • No replaceable watch band
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.8% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
MeadorsMusings
≈ estimated
18/02/2013
Long-term review · three weeks of daily tracking
Verdict
Jawbone UP is a complete health and fitness system that rewards effort, and it is highly recommended for serious users.
7.0
Soldier Knows Best
≈ estimated
22/11/2011
Hands-on review · sleep tracking, comfort and social features
Verdict
Jawbone UP helps nudge healthier habits, but it is pricey and needs cable syncing.
8.0
The Verge
≈ estimated
27/11/2012
Hands-on review · a week of use, sleep and food tracking
Verdict
Jawbone UP is sturdier and accurate with a strong app, but it demands a lot of effort and suits only some people.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

4.0
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
30/11/2011
Hands-on review · Reliability problems
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is comfortable to wear all day, but many bands stopped working within a week, so it was not recommended.
7.0
summertomato.com
≈ estimated
05/12/2011
Personal review · Hourly move reminders
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a cool pedometer whose hourly move reminders are its best feature, though syncing by plugging in and wearing it in bed are drawbacks.
8.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
07/12/2012
Hands-on review · Redesigned band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a sturdier, redesigned band with a much better app, but it still syncs only through the headphone jack.
7.3
cnet.com
✓ explicit
28/11/2012
Hands-on test · Activity band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a comfortable, water-resistant band that tracks steps and sleep, but without a screen or Bluetooth it suits only iPhone and some Android users.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
20/03/2013
Hands-on test · Fitness band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP has a strong app and clever silent alarm, but without a screen or connections to scales and heart monitors, it trails rivals like the Fitbit One.
5.8
livescience.com
✓ explicit
02/10/2013
Week-long test · Sleep and step tracker
Verdict
The Jawbone UP has the nicest app of the trackers tried, but wired syncing and a bulky band hold it back.
7.0
coachweb.com
✓ explicit
27/11/2013
Full review · Second-generation band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a big improvement on the original, with stylish looks and a ten-day battery, though headphone-jack syncing still holds it back.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
06/03/2014
Hands-on review · Phone-only tracker
Verdict
The Jawbone UP offers a thorough, well-designed app, but without wireless syncing or a band display it trails simpler trackers like the Fitbit One.
6.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
18/01/2016
Month-long test · Wristband tracker
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a stylish wristband with a great app, but it mostly counts steps and leaves sleep readings hard to act on.
6.0
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
05/12/2012
Hands-on test · Activity tracker
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a much improved tracker with a comfortable band, but no wireless syncing makes it more annoying than informative.
8.0
venturebeat.com
≈ estimated
24/11/2012
Comparison test · Fitness bands
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a well-built, stylish band with a strong app, but jack-only syncing makes the wireless Fitbit One the easier pick.
5.0
yannigroth.com
≈ estimated
11/12/2011
Personal experience · Two-week use
Verdict
The Jawbone UP has a great design and accurate sleep and exercise tracking, but its clumsy app and wired syncing hold it back.
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theverge.com
06/11/2011
✓ explicit
8.0
Summary of the review
Jawbone Up fitness band review
6.0
hardwarezone.com.sg
≈ estimated
19/07/2013
Long-term test · Activity wristband
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a good-looking band whose smart alarm wakes you from light sleep, though its food database suits North America better than Singapore.
8.0
heise.de
≈ estimated
30/04/2013
Hands-on test · Daily activity log
Verdict
The Jawbone UP suits anyone who wants a daily log of steps and sleep, though logging food and workouts by hand is tedious.
8.0
android-user.de
≈ estimated
09/02/2024
Hands-on test · Sleep and step tracker
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a comfortable, minimalist band whose gentle sleep alarm stands out, though its food logging is tedious and the app lacks German.
6.0
spiegel.de
≈ estimated
31/05/2013
Eight-week test · Motivation tracker
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a motivating reminder to move and sleep better rather than a scientific tracker, but the lack of a display and Bluetooth is its main drawback.
8.0
macerkopf.de
≈ estimated
23/06/2013
Hands-on test · Smart alarm band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a comfortable, water-resistant band with a surprisingly good smart alarm, but it syncs through the headphone jack and has just one button.
8.0
t3n.de
≈ estimated
15/07/2013
Hands-on test · Colorful band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a light band with a nice app and long battery life, but it has no display, no Bluetooth and a fiddly food log.
7.0
mobiflip.de
≈ estimated
17/05/2013
Hands-on test · Lifestyle band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP is a flexible, good-looking band you stop noticing after a few days, with a strong app but no Bluetooth.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Jawbone UP

  • Comfortable and lightweight design for 24/7 wear
  • Comprehensive and well-designed companion app (iOS/Android)
  • Strong battery life (approx. 10 days)
  • Effective sleep tracking with deep/light sleep analysis
  • Unique silent vibration alarm and power nap features
  • Motivating 'Idle Alerts' that nudge the user to move
  • Stylish, non-clinical bracelet appearance

What customers don't like about Jawbone UP

  • Lack of a built-in display; data must be viewed on a smartphone
  • Manual syncing via 3.5mm headphone jack (no Bluetooth in original model)
  • High failure rates and durability concerns reported by many users
  • Proprietary charging cable is easy to lose and hard to replace
  • Food logging can be tedious and time-consuming
  • Not fully waterproof; splash-resistant only
  • Limited compatibility with some Android devices and no PC/web support

Verdict

The Jawbone UP is a screenless fitness tracker featuring a flexible, medical-grade TPU rubber design that weights approximately 22g and utilizes a tri-axis accelerometer to monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep cycles. Key characteristics include its 10-day battery life, splash-resistant build, and a 3.5mm plug for syncing data directly to iOS or Android devices. Main pros include its comfortable, lightweight 'fit and forget' form factor, comprehensive sleep analysis (tracking light vs. deep sleep), and a robust app that supports food logging via barcode scanning and silent vibrating 'Smart Alarms.' Notable cons include the lack of a built-in display, the requirement of a physical connection for syncing, and a proprietary charging cable.

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