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Jawbone UP24 review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Battery life:14 daysScreen size:N/A inchHeart rate monitor:noGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:0 m

Jawbone UP24 Review: Compare 163 technical specifications and 63 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

Jawbone UP24
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
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 54% 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%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

8.4

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 54% of fitness trackers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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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▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 64%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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%

6.9

Sports

20%

5.3

Battery

18%

5.4

Health

18%

4.0

Display

8%

5.7

Smart functions

8%

9.7

Wellness

4%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

7.4

Design

▼Worse than 91%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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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▲ Better than 85% of models

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

9.2

Popularity

Grades by review (63)
46 reviews: 17 with a printed score, 29 estimated from the review. 17 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.
▲Better than 85%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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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 UP24

Based on 10 · 17

Battery life and the smart alarm impress, but comfort divides reviewers and the display and water resistance draw criticism.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Jawbone UP24

Based on 24 owners sharing their experience in online comments

54%positive4%mixed42%negative

Owners praise accurate tracking and long battery life, while inconsistent step counts and hardware faults frustrate some.

What owners dislike

  • Owners find step counts differ by activity: treadmill walking logs more steps than track walking, and laps can register far fewer steps than the distance covered.4
  • Owners find the band hard to size, since wrists between sizes end up with a band that is either too loose or too tight.3
  • Some owners report the band failed within a few months, and others say it does not charge properly, with the red light dimming and cycling on and off.3

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

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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Jawbone UP24

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

20%

6.9

Sports

20%

5.3

Battery

18%

5.4

Health

18%

4.0

Display

8%

5.7

Smart functions

8%

9.7

Wellness

4%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

7.4

Design

6.0
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.0
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
no
This fitness tracker supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 14.4% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 85.6% of fitness trackers.
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
4
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4 which is newer than in 4.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 47% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
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.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
14 days
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 14 days which is longer than that of 59.7% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 14.5% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Power-saving battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
32 mAh
Market range: <45 mAh – >225 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 32 mAh which is lower than that of 95.3% of fitness trackers.
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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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What reviewers say
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 UP24 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.
  • 4 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker 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
    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
  • 12.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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
    ▲ Better than 85% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (63)
    46 reviews: 17 with a printed score, 29 estimated from the review. 17 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.
    8.2 vs 7.3
  • 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.
  • Firmware update method
    This fitness tracker uses a more convenient firmware update method than the average fitness tracker (over-the-air / USB vs over-the-air). The average fitness tracker uses over-the-air for firmware updates.
    over-the-air / USB vs over-the-air
  • 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
  • 12.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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
    ▲ Better than 85% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (63)
    46 reviews: 17 with a printed score, 29 estimated from the review. 17 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.
    8.2 vs 7.3
  • 7 more stored activities
    This fitness tracker has more stored activities than the average fitness tracker (14 vs 7). The average fitness tracker stores 7 activities.
    14 vs 7
  • 4 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker 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
    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
  • Firmware update method
    This fitness tracker uses a more convenient firmware update method than the average fitness tracker (over-the-air / USB vs over-the-air). The average fitness tracker uses over-the-air for firmware updates.
    over-the-air / USB vs over-the-air
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 74.4% smaller battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (32 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    32 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • 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.
  • 85.7% more expensive
    Jawbone UP24 is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£130 vs £70).
    £130 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.
  • 4 years older release date
    This fitness tracker was released earlier than the average fitness tracker (2013 vs 2017). The average fitness tracker was released in 2017.
    November 2013
    2013 vs 2017
  • 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.
  • 74.4% smaller battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (32 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    32 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • No display
    This fitness tracker does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 73.9% of fitness trackers have a display.
  • Old Bluetooth version
    This fitness tracker supports an older Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4 vs 4.1). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.1.
    4 vs 4.1
  • 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
Pepper Scraps
≈ estimated
24/04/2015
Hands-on review · band, app and sleep tracking
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is highly recommended, especially for anyone who wants sleep tracking alongside daily activity insights.
9.0
Andrew OHara
≈ estimated
19/03/2015
Hands-on review · app features, battery and sleep tracking
Verdict
Jawbone UP24 has long battery life and a growing app, making it a solid tracker, though its caps are easy to lose.
8.0
The Bewitchin Kitchen
≈ estimated
04/03/2015
Hands-on review · one month of daily use
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a motivating little tracker, but its step counts are not fully accurate.
8.0
SCIFIaction
≈ estimated
11/01/2015
Teardown review · design, components and lifespan
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 has impressive design and engineering, though its band lasted only about six months.
9.0
Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews
≈ estimated
13/08/2014
Hands-on review · daily wear, swimming and app tests
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is comfortable and feature-rich, and its waterproof version suits swimmers.
9.0
Flo WolfOne
≈ estimated
09/07/2014
Hands-on review · app, sleep and food scanning tests
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a smart bracelet the reviewer clearly likes, with handy food scanning and useful sleep features.
6.0
Techinbits
≈ estimated
07/07/2014
Hands-on review · one week of sleep and step tests
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is pleasant to wear and good for sleep tracking, but its step counting is unreliable.
7.0
Carlos Delgado
≈ estimated
05/04/2015
Hands-on review · daily use and app features
Verdict
Jawbone UP24 works fine for anyone who really needs a fitness tracker, though its place beside smartwatches is unclear.
9.0
Geoff Quattromani
≈ estimated
08/04/2014
Hands-on review · daily use and Bluetooth sync
Verdict
Jawbone UP24 is a much better option for newcomers to wearables, with Bluetooth sync worth the extra cost.
8.0
SourceForge
≈ estimated
24/01/2014
Short review · look, app and sleep features
Verdict
Jawbone UP24 is a stylish, unusual tracker with a good app, though its price is high and it works only with iPhone.
7.0
JRESHOW
≈ estimated
30/12/2013
First look · features overview
Verdict
Jawbone UP24 is not a bad band, though it lacks heart-rate monitoring and cannot be worn for swimming.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.3
cnet.com
✓ explicit
13/11/2013
Hands-on review · Sleep and step tracking
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a comfortable, easy-to-use band whose sleep reports and app advice suit people who don't need a screen to check progress.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
25/03/2014
Hands-on review · Sleep features
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a sleek, comfortable band with smart sleep alarms, but it lacks a display and a web app.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
27/03/2014
Hands-on test · Sleep and food tracking
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a stylish, light tracker with detailed sleep data, but its screenless design and limited Android support hold it back.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
03/07/2014
Hands-on review · App and ecosystem
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a comfortable band whose app links to Strava and Withings scales, but it has no display and no altimeter.
7.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
20/05/2014
Hands-on review · Motivation and sleep
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a motivating tracker with a strong app and detailed sleep graphs, though the lack of a display is frustrating.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
26/03/2014
Hands-on review · Discreet tracking
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a slim, discreet tracker with a good silent alarm and app, but it isn't the most accurate and has no built-in screen.
6.0
telegraph.co.uk
≈ estimated
29/03/2014
Hands-on review · Everyday wear
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a neatly designed band that looks like a bracelet, but it only detects walking, so other activities need entering by hand.
6.0
livescience.com
✓ explicit
28/02/2014
Week-long test · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a light, comfortable band with a useful app, but its lack of a screen and limited water resistance hold it back.
7.0
pocnetwork.net
✓ explicit
03/11/2014
Hands-on review · Wrist tracker
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a solid, comfortable wrist tracker with clear sleep charts, but its lack of a screen means you check stats only on your phone.
6.0
dailystar.co.uk
≈ estimated
10/05/2015
Week-long test · Activity band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is an easy tracker that keeps data updated and nudges you to move, but it has no screen and can feel uncomfortable at a desk.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
26/03/2014
Hands-on review · Sleep-focused band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a thin, comfortable band with strong sleep tracking, but it has no display and works only through a phone app.
9.0
dihickman.com
≈ estimated
02/04/2014
Long-term user review · Daily wear
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 suits people who want Bluetooth sync and a gentle vibration wake-up, but its calorie counting is only a rough guide.
M
mothergeek.co.uk
01/07/2014
≈ estimated
8.0
Summary of the review
Jawbone UP24 Wristband - MotherGeek
G
gadfit.com
09/09/2014
≈ estimated
9.0
Summary of the review
Jawbone UP24 Review - (Updated 9/9/2014)
9.0
9to5mac.com
≈ estimated
21/11/2014
Hands-on test · Activity band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a light band with up to 14 days of battery and a Smart Alarm that picks a good moment to wake you, best for daily habits.
5.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
23/08/2014
Lab test · Step counting
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 counts steps and distance accurately and looks neat, but its lack of a screen and habit of counting tooth brushing as steps hold it back.
7.0
connect.de
✓ explicit
06/06/2014
Test verdict · Sleep and steps
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 looks like a fashion accessory, with a good app and a smart alarm for sleep and steps, but its open ends feel awkward on the wrist.
9.0
iphone-ticker.de
≈ estimated
23/04/2014
Hands-on test · Bluetooth sync
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 syncs over Bluetooth without a button press, suiting iPhone users who want a smart alarm, though it is only splash-proof.
8.0
pcmasters.de
≈ estimated
16/07/2014
Multi-week test · Sleep and steps
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a comfortable, sturdy tracker with good step and sleep data, though sleep mode needs switching on by hand and nap mode did not work.
8.0
appgefahren.de
≈ estimated
14/04/2014
Hands-on test · Bluetooth sync
Verdict
The Jawbone UP24 is a simple iPhone tracker that syncs over Bluetooth with no cable, though it is not waterproof and uploads data to Jawbone's servers.

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 don't like 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

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.

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