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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Form factor: wristband
  • Battery life: 14 days
  • Screen size: N/A inch

Jawbone UP24 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

6.2

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

7.5

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

6.1

Battery

18.0%

5.5

Health

18.0%

4.0

Display

8.0%

5.3

Smart Features

8.0%

9.6

App & Wellness

4.0%

7.7

Connectivity

4.0%

7.1

Design & Durability

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.2
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    1.0

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

  • 6.8
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    25.0%

    8.3

    Weight

    20.0%

    9.0

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    0.0

    Screen size

    10.0%

    9.8

    Price

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Verdict

The Jawbone UP24 is a lightweight, screenless fitness tracker featuring a tri-axis accelerometer and Bluetooth 4.0 LE for wireless syncing with mobile devices. It offers 24/7 tracking of steps, calories burned, and detailed sleep cycles (deep vs. light), with a battery life of approximately 7 to 14 days and splash-resistant durability. Main pros include its sleek, comfortable design, a highly intuitive companion app, and silent vibrating smart alarms that wake users during optimal sleep phases. However, the device lacks a built-in heart rate monitor, altimeter, and visual display, and following the manufacturer's liquidation, the official app and servers are no longer supported.

Technical Specifications of Jawbone UP24

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

?

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

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Health

18.0%

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Display

8.0%

?

Smart Features

8.0%

?

App & Wellness

4.0%

?

Connectivity

4.0%

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Design & Durability

6.2
Jawbone UP24 has a technical score of 6.21 points, which is lower than 84.5% of fitness trackers.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
1.0
Jawbone UP24 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

7.3
Jawbone UP24 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is lower than 83.6% of products in this category.
Heart rate monitor
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support heart rate monitoring. 60.3% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support Resting heart rate. 48.5% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 33.7% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Jawbone UP24 does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 26.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 12.2% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 87.8% of fitness trackers.
GNSS bands supported
What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.9% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support faster GPS acquisition. 7.2% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support notifications. 73% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Jawbone UP24 supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support call controls. 41.1% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support calendar sync. 19.9% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Jawbone UP24 supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Jawbone UP24 supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

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Inactivity alerts
What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

yes
Jawbone UP24 supports inactivity alerts. 23.7% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Move reminders supported.
Coaching
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Jawbone UP24 supports coaching. 67.5% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Smart Coach support.
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Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

4.0
Jawbone UP24 supports Bluetooth 4.0 which is newer than in 5.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 51.5% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Jawbone UP24 offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m which is higher than that of 14.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 69.2% of fitness trackers.
NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not have NFC. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.
When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

14 days
Jawbone UP24 offers a battery life of 14 days which is longer than that of 60.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 13.9% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A
Battery life in training mode
What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life in power-saving mode
What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

32 mAh
Jawbone UP24 has a battery capacity of 32 mAh which is lower than that of 94.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.7% of fitness trackers.
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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not have a display. 76.4% of fitness trackers have a display.
Uses indicator lights instead of a full display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Display type
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Screen resolution
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Pixel density
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

N/A
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Form factor
What it is: Overall physical design and shape.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband
Hybrid design
What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.
When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
No child-specific positioning found.
Replaceable watch band
What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP24 does not have a replaceable watch band. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

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Jawbone UP24 vs the average fitness tracker

  • Coaching features
    Jawbone UP24 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
    Smart Coach support.
    What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
    When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

    Importance: LOW

    Jawbone UP24 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • 4 days longer battery life
    Jawbone UP24 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (14 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
    When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >5 days

    Jawbone UP24 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (14 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.14 days vs 10 days
  • 0.17 hours shorter charging time
    Jawbone UP24 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.
    What it is: Time required for a full charge.
    When it matters: When short charging windows matter and you do not want the tracker off your wrist for too long.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Jawbone UP24 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
    Jawbone UP24 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
    Calorie intake can be logged in the official companion app.
    What it is: Logs daily calorie intake.
    When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Jawbone UP24 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Jawbone UP24 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
    Water intake can be logged in the official companion app.
    What it is: Tracks daily water consumption.
    When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Jawbone UP24 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    Jawbone UP24 has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    What it is: Number of physical control buttons on the device.
    When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.

    Importance: LOW

    Jawbone UP24 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
  • 12% lighter
    Jawbone UP24 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (22 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    What it is: Weight of the device including strap.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <25 g

    Jawbone UP24 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (22 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.22 g vs 25 g
  • 4 days longer battery life
    Jawbone UP24 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (14 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
  • 0.17 hours shorter charging time
    Jawbone UP24 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 more physical buttons
    Jawbone UP24 has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
  • 12% lighter
    Jawbone UP24 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (22 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • Coaching features
    Jawbone UP24 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Jawbone UP24 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Jawbone UP24 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Jawbone UP24 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No pace measurement
    Jawbone UP24 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • 70.9% smaller battery capacity
    Jawbone UP24 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (32 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
  • No display
    Jawbone UP24 does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
    Uses indicator lights instead of a full display.
  • No notifications
    Jawbone UP24 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • 50 m lower waterproof depth rating
    Jawbone UP24 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.
  • No replaceable watch band
    Jawbone UP24 does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Jawbone UP24 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
  • 3 older release date
    Jawbone UP24 was released earlier than the average fitness tracker (2,013 vs 2,016). The average fitness tracker was released in 2,016.
    November 2013
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Jawbone UP24 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
    What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
    When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Jawbone UP24 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No pace measurement
    Jawbone UP24 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
    What it is: Measures running or walking speed.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Jawbone UP24 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    Jawbone UP24 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
    What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
    When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Jawbone UP24 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • 70.9% smaller battery capacity
    Jawbone UP24 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (32 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
    What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
    When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100 mAh

    Jawbone UP24 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (32 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.32 mAh vs 110 mAh
  • 50 m lower waterproof depth rating
    Jawbone UP24 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.
    What it is: Maximum depth the device can withstand underwater.
    When it matters: When you plan to swim, shower, dive, or use the tracker regularly around water.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=50 m

    Jawbone UP24 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.0 m vs 50 m
  • No replaceable watch band
    Jawbone UP24 does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
    What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
    When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

    Importance: LOW

    Jawbone UP24 does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 5.81x less popular
    Jawbone UP24 has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1.00 vs 5.808).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
    When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
    Jawbone UP24 has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1.00 vs 5.808).1 vs 5.81
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Jawbone UP24 has a lower value-for-money score than the average fitness tracker (7.30 vs 7.964).
    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.
    Jawbone UP24 has a lower value-for-money score than the average fitness tracker (7.30 vs 7.964).7.3 vs 7.96

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Jawbone UP24?

  • Sleek and comfortable lightweight design that is easy to wear 24/7
  • Excellent companion app with intuitive data visualization and actionable insights
  • Sophisticated sleep tracking including detailed analysis of deep and light sleep
  • Effective 'Smart Alarm' that wakes you during an optimal light sleep phase
  • Convenient wireless syncing via Bluetooth (a major upgrade over the original model)
  • Long-lasting battery life, typically ranging from 7 to 14 days
  • Helpful idle alerts that vibrate to remind you to move after periods of inactivity

What customers dislike about Jawbone UP24?

  • Lack of a built-in display makes it impossible to check stats or time without a phone
  • Known durability and reliability issues, with many users reporting device failure over time
  • Only water-resistant (splash-proof), making it unsuitable for swimming
  • Missing advanced features common in competitors, such as a heart rate monitor or altimeter
  • The rigid band design can be awkward when typing or resting your wrist on a laptop
  • Sleep mode must be activated manually by pressing a button, which is easy to forget
  • Requires a proprietary charging cable, which is inconvenient if lost

Expert reviews

C
cnet.com
13/11/2013

The Jawbone Up24 is a stylish, lightweight, and water-resistant fitness tracker that offers an exceptionally comfortable, buckle-less wristband design. Released as an evolution of its predecessor, the device tracks steps, sleep patterns, and calories consumed or burned, syncing seamlessly via Bluetooth with both iOS and Android platforms via the intuitive Up 3.0 mobile app. The app...Read more

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medium.com
29/03/2017

The Voxill Tech review identifies the Jawbone Up24 as a comfortable, lightweight tracker featuring a highly detailed, visually engaging companion app that provides comprehensive sleep and activity metrics. Key strengths include 24-hour wearability and vibrating idle alerts for user motivation. Conversely, the review notes significant limitations, notably the lack of a display...Read more

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mothergeek.co.uk
01/07/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a lightweight, 22g activity tracker that syncs via Bluetooth with a smartphone app to monitor steps, sleep cycles, and calorie burn based on user metrics. In terms of advantages, the device features an incredibly simple five-minute setup process and seamlessly integrates with MyFitnessPal to eliminate duplicate food and exercise data entry. It provides highly...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
14/05/2014

The Jawbone UP24 ($149.99) is a flexible and comfortable hypoallergenic TPU rubber wristband fitness tracker reviewed by PCMag. It provides major hardware improvements over its predecessor, most notably the integration of Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) wireless syncing. This allows user data to automatically update onto a smartphone without needing to physically plug the device into a...Read more

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dihickman.com
02/04/2014

In her review, yoga teacher Di Hickman shares her three-month experience using the Jawbone UP24 activity tracker, highlighting its role in keeping her daily habits accountable. Priced at $149, its standout feature is the wireless Bluetooth syncing to Android or iPhone apps, which provides instant feedback on sleep, steps, and activity without needing to physically plug the device...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
26/03/2014

The PCMag UK Jawbone UP24 review awards the activity tracker an "Excellent" 4.0 rating, praising its lightweight, comfortable, and sleek hypoallergenic TPU rubber design. A major improvement over its predecessor is the inclusion of Bluetooth 4.0 wireless syncing with Android and iOS devices, eliminating the hassle of manually plugging the band into a phone's headphone jack. The...Read more

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dailystar.co.uk
10/05/2015

The Jawbone UP24 life band review highlights a device that effectively tracks basic daily functions, including physical activity levels, calorie burn, and detailed sleep patterns. Operating via Bluetooth wireless syncing, it continuously updates its companion smartphone app, which represents a massive convenience upgrade over its plug-in predecessor. Among its standout pros are its...Read more

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wareable.com
26/08/2014

The Wareable review highlights the Fitbit Flex as a comfortable, versatile 24/7 tracker featuring five LED, water-resistant design. While praised for its unobtrusive, slim design, its cons include a five-day battery life, lack of an altimeter, and a basic, non-adaptive sleep alarm. In contrast, the Jawbone UP24 is noted for superior 7-day battery life, detailed app insights, and a...Read more

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pocnetwork.net
03/11/2014

Jawbone Up24 Review Summary The Jawbone Up24 is a durable, reliable, and comfortable wrist-worn fitness tracker made of hypoallergenic TPU rubber that monitors vitals, activities, and sleep patterns smoothly without causing long-term skin irritation or comfort fatigue. Its main advantages include flawless wireless synchronization via Bluetooth 4.0 BLE with iOS and Android devices,...Read more

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livescience.com
28/02/2014

The Live Science review of the Jawbone UP24 awards a 6/10 rating, highlighting improvements in data tracking while noting significant design constraints. Pros include detailed daily routine data, a barcode scanning feature, a user-friendly interface, and a fashionable, comfortable, and lightweight design suitable for various occasions. Live Science Conversely, the device receives a...Read more

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telegraph.co.uk
29/03/2014

The Telegraph review praises the Jawbone UP24 as a stylish, comfortable fitness tracker featuring accurate step tracking, detailed sleep analysis, and convenient wireless Bluetooth syncing. Its companion app is highlighted for providing actionable, personalized health insights to boost user motivation. Conversely, the review notes a reduced seven-day battery life and suggests the...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
26/03/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a stylish, lightweight, and hypoallergenic tracker praised for its seamless Bluetooth Smart integration that enables real-time data syncing to smartphones. Key advantages include its comfortable 24/7 wearability, an effective silent alarm, and a well-designed companion app. However, the device lacks a built-in screen, requiring users to rely entirely on a...Read more

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techadvisor.com
20/05/2014

The Tech Advisor review highlights the Jawbone Up24 as a highly capable and stylish activity tracker that significantly improves upon its predecessor by finally introducing wireless Bluetooth syncing. Retaining the sleek, screen-free bracelet design of the original model, the device accurately tracks essential metrics including steps, distance, calories, and sleep. The standout...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
03/07/2014

Summary The Jawbone UP24 is a premium fitness tracker that features a comfortable, wrap-around design with a secure, clasp-free fit, though it lacks physical sizing adjustments and a built-in display, relying instead on two simple LED indicator lights. Charging requires a proprietary 3.5mm-to-USB cable, yielding just over a week of battery life, which stands out as a class-leading...Read more

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techradar.com
27/03/2014

The Jawbone Up24 is a highly fashionable, lightweight, and comfortable fitness tracker designed for 24-hour continuous wear without causing skin irritation. Weighing only 20 grams, it features a flexible medical-grade rubber coating, a spring-steel inner core, and an overlapping prong design that makes it exceptionally easy to slip on and off. A major improvement over its...Read more

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pcmag.com
25/03/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a 4.0-star rated, "Excellent" fitness tracker noted for its comfortable, lightweight design and sophisticated sleep tracking system, which includes a vibrating silent alarm to wake users during optimal cycles. It features Bluetooth 4.0 BLE for seamless syncing with a vibrant, compatible app that integrates with various third-party health and calorie-counting...Read more

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9to5mac.com
21/11/2014

Jawbone UP 24 Review Overview The Jawbone UP 24 is a lightweight, water-resistant fitness band that tracks activity and sleep cycle patterns using accelerometers and internal algorithms. A major upgrade for this generation is the integration of Bluetooth LE, which allows the band to automatically sync with the Jawbone UP app on iOS and Android devices, completely removing the...Read more

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gadfit.com
09/09/2014

The GadFit review highlights the Jawbone UP24 as an exceptional, premium fitness tracker whose defining upgrade over its predecessor is the integration of wireless syncing via Bluetooth 4.0. Priced at $129.99, the device is praised for its high step-counting accuracy—scoring less than a 5% error margin across walking, jogging, and running tests—and its design made of hypoallergenic,...Read more

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appgefahren.de
14/04/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a fitness tracker available for €149.00 that records sleep patterns, daily step counts, active/inactive phases, and caloric intake. Visually, it features minor design tweaks compared to its predecessor, replacing the old zigzag pattern with a wavy structure, narrowing the charging cable, and introducing a tactile silver action button with a better pressure point....Read more

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pcmasters.de
16/07/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a durable, stylish fitness tracker that replaces the physical audio-jack syncing of its predecessor with automatic Bluetooth 4.0 BLE wireless data transfer. Designed with a flexible, hypo-allergenic TPU rubber shell, the band excels in everyday wearability and battery life, surviving accidental impacts and lasting roughly 9 days on a single charge—outperforming...Read more

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iphone-ticker.de
23/04/2014

The iphone-ticker.de review praises the Jawbone UP24 as a major upgrade over its predecessor, primarily due to the addition of wireless Bluetooth syncing with iOS devices. This eliminates the tedious process of plugging the tracker into a headphone jack to offload data. The lack of a physical screen is highlighted as a benefit, allowing for a smaller, more elegant, and discrete...Read more

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connect.de
06/06/2014

The connect review evaluates the Jawbone Up 24 as a fashionable fitness tracker designed like an open-ended bangle. A major highlight is its addition of seamless Bluetooth synchronization, which automatically updates the beautifully designed and functional companion smartphone app. The device excels in tracking precision, achieving an impressive average accuracy rate of 99 percent...Read more

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chip.de
23/08/2014

Despite these strengths, the tracker receives only a satisfactory overall rating due to several significant drawbacks. Its lack of a display is a major inconvenience, forcing users to check their smartphones constantly just to view real-time daily progress. The device also struggles with connectivity, experiencing initial pairing issues on iOS and dropping connections on Android,...Read more

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dailymotion.com
27/03/2014

The Jawbone Up 24 fitness tracker is praised for its discreet, sleek design and lightweight build that makes it comfortable to wear 24/7. The standout improvement of this model is its integrated wireless Bluetooth syncing, which finally frees users from having to physically plug the bracelet into a phone to transfer data. The review highlights its comprehensive fitness, sleep, and...Read more

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lokan.fr
20/10/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a fitness tracker designed to comprehensively analyze health metrics by tracking physical activity, food intake, and sleep quality. Unlike competitive trackers like the Nike+ FuelBand, the UP24 focuses on helping users understand their own bodies and build long-term healthy habits. The tracker integrates seamlessly into a single app interface that displays...Read more

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igen.fr
11/04/2014

The iGeneration review of the Jawbone UP24 highlights the integration of Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy, enabling automatic wireless data syncing and eliminating the need to physically plug the device into a phone. Key advantages include a lightweight, comfortable design, accurate step tracking, and useful, vibrating idle alerts. The companion app is praised for its comprehensive,...Read more

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aujourdhui.ma
27/03/2014

The Jawbone UP24, reviewed by 01net for Aujourdhui.ma, is a discreet, lightweight, and stylish smartband featuring Bluetooth LE for continuous wireless data syncing. It acts as a comprehensive lifestyle coach via its app, offering detailed, actionable insights into user movement and sleep patterns. YouTube · However, the device faces criticism for questionable step-counting accuracy...Read more

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tf1info.fr
26/03/2014

The Jawbone Up24 review highlights a stylish and functional fitness tracker that introduces wireless Bluetooth Low Energy syncing to eliminate the hassle of physical connection via a headphone jack. Operating alongside a highly polished mobile application for Apple and Android, it excels in tracking daily steps and analysing overnight sleep cycles. Its standout features are rooted...Read more

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unsimpleclic.com
19/09/2015

The Jawbone UP24 is a screenless fitness tracker made of hypoallergenic rubber that connects to Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth 4.0. The reviewer notes that its primary strengths lie in its highly intuitive initialization process, a very well-designed "UP" companion application, and highly effective vibration-based features. Specifically, the "Smart Alarm" works perfectly as a...Read more

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belgium-iphone.lesoir.be
14/06/2014

The Belgium-iPhone review of the Jawbone UP24 highlights the benefits of Bluetooth 4.0 LE for seamless, real-time wireless synchronization with iPhones and appreciates its comfortable, stylish design. Users can track sleep cycles and steps through the intuitive UP app, with added functionality from silent vibrating alarms and inactivity alerts. However, the tracker is only...Read more

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stuffi.fr
13/05/2014

Jawbone UP24 Review Summary The Jawbone UP24 is a sleek, lightweight (20g), and screenless activity tracker that improves upon its predecessor primarily through the integration of Bluetooth 4.0 for automatic background syncing. Priced at €149.90, the bracelet features a flexible, clasp-free design available in three distinct sizes (S, M, L) and multiple colours, making it highly...Read more

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iphon.fr
20/04/2014

The iPhon.fr review evaluates the Jawbone UP24 as an excellent and highly reliable fitness tracker, emphasizing its core role as an engaging daily lifestyle coach. The reviewer praises the device's robust build quality, its comfortable and easy wrist application, and its dependable Bluetooth wireless connectivity, which automatically syncs data to an iPhone without pairing issues....Read more

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leclaireur.fnac.com
27/02/2014

The Jawbone Up 24 is evaluated as a successful, simple-to-use version 2.0 upgrade that focuses heavily on daily fitness and sleep tracking. A major pro highlighted in the review is the addition of Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy, which enables seamless, autonomous wireless syncing with smartphones, completely replacing the inconvenient physical mini-jack connection required by its...Read more

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01net.com
03/06/2014

The Jawbone UP 24 is a sleek, screenless activity tracker praised for its comfortable, unisex design, wireless Bluetooth synchronization, and excellent mobile application. Unlike most competing fitness bands, it features a rare and highly effective calibration tool that allows users to map their actual stride to the pedometer, resulting in an impressive accuracy rate with under a 5%...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
29/03/2014

Despite its high score, the review points out several distinct flaws in the hardware and software experience. A major limitation is that the tracker is splash-proof but still not fully submersible, meaning users can wear it in the shower but must remove it before swimming or taking a bath. On the software side, the food tracking section is described as tedious, restrictive, and only...Read more

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technologyreview.es
28/11/2013

This 2013 review evaluates three early-generation fitness trackers—the Jawbone Up 24, Fitbit Force, and Nike+ FuelBand SE—focusing on their ability to track steps, sleep, and daily activity via Bluetooth synchronization. On the positive side, all three devices successfully motivated the reviewer to increase her physical activity through daily goal setting and rewards, functioning...Read more

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abc.es
19/11/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a lightweight, slim, and highly comfortable fitness tracker designed under the concept of "invisible technology". Priced at 129 euros, this screenless wristband stands out by hosting all collected data exclusively within a companion mobile application for iOS and Android. Upgraded from its predecessor with Bluetooth connectivity, it automatically syncs with a...Read more

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forbes.com.mx
28/08/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a sleek, screenless fitness tracker praised for its beautiful, lightweight design and excellent companion app, but it is limited by fragile hardware and high manual user involvement. On the positive side, the device features seamless wireless syncing via Bluetooth and an app interface that surpasses competitors like Fitbit by offering comprehensive insights into...Read more

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xataka.com
18/04/2014

The Jawbone Up24 is a lightweight, comfortable fitness tracker made of rubber that focuses on wireless synchronization via Bluetooth 4.0, a massive upgrade from its predecessor which required a physical connection via a headphone jack. A major standout feature is its highly comprehensive and visually appealing companion application, which offers deep customization, actionable...Read more

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macitynet.it
30/06/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a fitness tracker that serves as a smart pedometer utilizing MotionX technology to track daily movement, monitor sleep, log meals, and calculate calorie consumption through its companion app. The standout feature of this model is the introduction of wireless Bluetooth connectivity, which corrects the major flaw of its predecessor by enabling seamless,...Read more

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dday.it
20/04/2026

The DDay.it review details the Jawbone UP24, a €149.99 smart fitness band weighing just over 20 grams, encased in hypoallergenic TPU rubber and nylon TR90. The reviewer praises the tracker as an excellent lifestyle companion, highlighting key upgrades such as the Bluetooth 4.0 BLE connectivity for seamless wireless app syncing. The 32mAh battery delivers an impressive 6-7 days of...Read more

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iphoneitalia.com
22/10/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a flexible fitness tracker made of hypoallergenic medical rubber that syncs wirelessly via Bluetooth with iOS and Android devices. The wearable monitors daily lifestyle metrics, tracking step duration, physical activity intensity, calories burned, and comprehensive sleep data like deep and light sleep cycles. A physical button at one end of the band allows users...Read more

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ideegreen.it
02/06/2014

The Jawbone UP24 and Jawbone UP are three-axis accelerometer activity trackers designed to log daily steps, distance, active minutes, and calories, while also tracking sleep quality and water intake. A notable pro highlighted in the review is the accuracy of step tracking, which performs comparably to specialized fitness devices like the Garmin Footpod. Furthermore, the companion...Read more

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techpulse.be
09/10/2014

The Jawbone Up24 is a highly capable fitness tracker that excels in its movement motivation and comprehensive sleep analysis features. Users can log diverse workouts manually and track their daily calorie intake through a detailed smartphone app. A standout benefit is the "smart alarm," which tracks sleep cycles and vibrates to wake the user during a light sleep stage up to 30...Read more

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cynthia.nl
14/06/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a stylish, comfortable activity tracker worn on the non-dominant wrist that tracks daily steps, sleep quality, and dietary intake via a free companion mobile app. The reviewer purchased the Onyx (black) version in size Small for €149, noting that the device has an impressive battery life lasting an entire week on a single one-hour USB charge. Key advantages...Read more

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intogadgets.nl
16/12/2013

This initial review of the Jawbone UP24 details an early adopter's experience trying to use the fitness tracker in the Netherlands before its official European release. Key pros of the device include its wireless Bluetooth syncing capabilities and its water-resistant design, which allows for continuous wear without the hassle of taking it off, except for a 45-minute charge every 7...Read more

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stylecowboys.nl
28/04/2014

The Jawbone UP24 wearable tech review by Marloes de Hooge from Stylecowboys highlights the device's capabilities as a motivational tool priced at 149 euros. It evaluates how the hypoallergenic wristband tracks sleep, step count, and eating habits by pairing with a smartphone app. The reviewer establishes that while the tracker is highly effective at increasing health awareness and...Read more

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tweakers.net
17/04/2014

Jawbone UP24 Review Summary However, the review highlights a couple of clear downsides to the hardware. The primary disadvantage is the comfort and design of the material, which does not slide easily or smoothly over the skin. The reviewer also notes sizing preferences, mentioning they prefer an armband that allows for more loose movement across the wrist. Additionally, despite...Read more

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stylecowboys.nl
28/04/2014

summary of Jawbone's wearable lineup, highlighting specific details, pros, and cons: However, the reviews also highlight distinct cons regarding affordability and user experience. While the Up Move addresses budget concerns, standard wearable tech options from Jawbone and competitors are noted for generally being quite expensive, making the high entry price a barrier for the average...Read more

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intogadgets.nl
04/11/2020

The Jawbone UP24 is a lightweight and elegantly designed fitness tracker worn on the wrist that monitors steps, distance, and sleep patterns. It features Bluetooth LE for seamless, real-time wireless syncing with smartphone applications, completely eliminating the need for cables during data transfers. Operating with just a single physical button, the device allows users to switch...Read more

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smarthealth.live
01/04/2014

The Jawbone UP24 is a low-barrier, screenless fitness tracker priced at €149.99 that focuses heavily on user-friendly data presentation through its accompanying iOS and Android app. A major hardware upgrade from its predecessor is the integration of wireless Bluetooth syncing, which removes the hassle of physically plugging the band into a smartphone to transfer data. The device...Read more

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ohmyfoodness.nl
17/02/2015

Jawbone UP24 Review Summary The Jawbone UP24 is a rubberised, clasp-free activity tracker that synchronises data via Bluetooth to a dedicated app on iOS and Android devices. The reviewer praises the device's sleep tracking and step counting functionalities. A standout feature is the "Smart Alarm," which vibrates to wake the user during their lightest phase of sleep, resulting in a...Read more

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xgn.nl
09/01/2015

The XGN review highlights the Jawbone UP24 and UP Move as intuitive health trackers, praising the user-friendly, visually organized companion app. The UP24 is commended for its lightweight design and seamless Bluetooth syncing, though it lacks a display for immediate data feedback. The budget-friendly UP Move offers versatile wearing options and long battery life, but lacks a...Read more

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