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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£160
  • Avg. price in US: ~$180
  • Form factor: wristband
  • Battery life: 7 days
  • Screen size: N/A inch

Jawbone UP3 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

6.3

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%

6.3

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.3

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%

7.6

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

4.6

Battery

18.0%

7.5

Health

18.0%

4.0

Display

8.0%

5.8

Smart Features

8.0%

9.7

App & Wellness

4.0%

7.2

Connectivity

4.0%

7.5

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.2
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    9.0

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

  • 5.3
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

    25.0%

    6.4

    Weight

    20.0%

    9.0

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    0.0

    Screen size

    10.0%

    9.7

    Price

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £160

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Verdict

The Jawbone UP3 is a lightweight, screenless fitness tracker weighing 29g and measuring 220 x 12.2 x 9.3mm, featuring a medical-grade hypoallergenic rubber strap and anodized aluminum construction. It utilizes an advanced multi-sensor platform—including a tri-axis accelerometer and bioimpedance sensors for heart rate, respiration, and galvanic skin response—to provide detailed tracking of steps, calories, and advanced sleep stages like REM. Key advantages include its stylish, discreet 'jewelry-like' design, a battery life of up to 7 days, and the highly-regarded Smart Coach app that offers personalized health insights. However, it lacks an on-device display and GPS, does not support on-demand or continuous heart rate monitoring during exercise, and has a fiddly, sometimes insecure clasp mechanism.

Technical Specifications of Jawbone UP3

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%

?

Health

18.0%

?

Display

8.0%

?

Smart Features

8.0%

?

App & Wellness

4.0%

?

Connectivity

4.0%

?

Design & Durability

6.3
Jawbone UP3 has a technical score of 6.34 points, which is lower than 79.3% 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 UP3 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%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

7.3
Jawbone UP3 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

yes
Jawbone UP3 supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% 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

yes
Jawbone UP3 supports Resting heart rate. 52% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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

yes
Jawbone UP3 supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
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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

7 days
Jawbone UP3 offers a battery life of 7 days which is shorter than that of 53.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 22.8% 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

38 mAh
Jawbone UP3 has a battery capacity of 38 mAh which is lower than that of 91.6% 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 UP3 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

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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 UP3 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 UP3 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 UP3 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

12.2 mm
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Jawbone UP3 vs the average fitness tracker

  • Lower resting heart rate
    Jawbone UP3 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
    Tracks 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

    Jawbone UP3 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Smart alarm
    Jawbone UP3 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
    What it is: Alarm that adjusts wake-up time based on sleep cycle.
    When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.

    Importance: LOW

    Jawbone UP3 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Jawbone UP3 has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1 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 UP3 has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.1 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • Coaching features
    Jawbone UP3 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 UP3 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Built-in temperature sensor
    Jawbone UP3 has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
    Skin or ambient temperature sensor.
    What it is: Sensor that detects skin or ambient temperature.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to monitor this specific health metric instead of only basic activity data.

    Importance: LOW

    Jawbone UP3 has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    Jawbone UP3 supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
    Tracks skin temperature trends.
    What it is: Shows whether the tracker can follow changes in skin temperature over time instead of offering only spot measurements or no temperature tracking at all.
    When it matters: When temperature trends matter for wellness, recovery, cycle insight, or spotting changes over time.

    Importance: LOW

    Jawbone UP3 supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Jawbone UP3 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 UP3 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Jawbone UP3 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 UP3 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Jawbone UP3 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Built-in temperature sensor
    Jawbone UP3 has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    Jawbone UP3 supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
  • Sweat tracking
    Jawbone UP3 supports sweat tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.7% of fitness trackers support sweat tracking.
  • EDA sensor
    Jawbone UP3 has an EDA sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.6% of fitness trackers have an EDA sensor.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Jawbone UP3 has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
  • Smart alarm
    Jawbone UP3 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • 1.7 mm thinner design
    Jawbone UP3 is thinner than the average fitness tracker (9.3 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
  • Coaching features
    Jawbone UP3 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Jawbone UP3 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Jawbone UP3 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Tracks temperature
    Jawbone UP3 supports temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.9% of fitness trackers support temperature tracking.
  • No pace measurement
    Jawbone UP3 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • 65.5% smaller battery capacity
    Jawbone UP3 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (38 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Jawbone UP3 has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
  • No display
    Jawbone UP3 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 UP3 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No stopwatch
    Jawbone UP3 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • No replaceable watch band
    Jawbone UP3 does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 16% heavier
    Jawbone UP3 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (29 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • No pace measurement
    Jawbone UP3 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 UP3 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    Jawbone UP3 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 UP3 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • 65.5% smaller battery capacity
    Jawbone UP3 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (38 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 UP3 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (38 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.38 mAh vs 110 mAh
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Jawbone UP3 has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 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 UP3 has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.7 days vs 10 days
  • No replaceable watch band
    Jawbone UP3 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 UP3 does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • No stopwatch
    Jawbone UP3 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
    What it is: Built-in stopwatch for timing activities.
    When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.

    Importance: LOW

    Jawbone UP3 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 16% heavier
    Jawbone UP3 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (29 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 UP3 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (29 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.29 g vs 25 g
  • 2.29x more expensive
    Jawbone UP3 is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£160 vs £70).
    Jawbone UP3 is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£160 vs £70).£160 vs £70

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Jawbone UP3?

  • Sleek and stylish design that resembles jewelry more than a tech gadget
  • Comprehensive and highly rated companion app featuring 'Smart Coach' insights
  • Superior sleep tracking that captures light, deep, and REM sleep cycles
  • Lightweight and comfortable enough for all-day and overnight wear
  • Solid battery life lasting approximately 5 to 7 days on a single charge

What customers dislike about Jawbone UP3?

  • No on-device display, requiring a smartphone to check all stats and progress
  • Fiddly and insecure clasp design that can be difficult to adjust or prone to falling off
  • Limited heart rate monitoring that only tracks resting heart rate, not active or on-demand
  • Proprietary magnetic charging cable is short and can be difficult to align properly
  • Lack of full waterproofing, making it unsuitable for swimming or bathing
  • Occasional Bluetooth pairing and syncing issues with both Android and iOS devices

Expert reviews

Gearbrain
Gearbrain
19/10/2016

The GearBrain review rates the Jawbone UP3 a 6 out of 10, highlighting it as a highly fashionable fitness band suitable for casual users but lacking the advanced features needed by serious athletes. On the positive side, the tracker is praised for its thin, lightweight, and stylish profile that seamlessly blends with both work and casual outfits across several color options. It...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
08/12/2015

The Jawbone UP3 is a fitness tracker that replaces the flexible bangle design of its predecessor with a traditional strap and adjustable clasp, a shift necessary to keep its new heart rate sensors snug against the skin. On the positive side, the device features a stylish design and syncs with the exceptional Jawbone UP app, which offers a beautifully presented timeline and flawless...Read more

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techradar.com
07/02/2018

Jawbone UP3 Review Summary The Jawbone UP3 is an impressive piece of wearable engineering designed by Yves Behar that features a sleek, compact, and lightweight textured body with integrated bioimpedance sensors. Shifting away from its predecessor's stretchy design, it introduces a much more secure, watch-like band with a unique side-sliding mechanism. Its core strengths lie in its...Read more

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techadvisor.com
17/09/2015

The Jawbone UP3 is a slim, lightweight activity tracker praised for its stylish design, week-long battery life, and exceptional companion app, which features a highly motivational "Smart Coach" that provides useful, personalized health insights based on user data. Equipped with unique bio-impedance electrodes rather than standard optical sensors, the device tracks resting and...Read more

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pocket-lint.com
30/06/2015

The Jawbone UP3 is a slim, lightweight, and stylish fitness tracker designed primarily for everyday users looking to monitor inactivity and daily steps rather than hardcore gym enthusiasts. Its biggest strengths lie in its premium, sophisticated aesthetic that fits any occasion and its exceptional sleep-tracking capabilities, which break down deep, light, and REM sleep alongside...Read more

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pcmag.com
07/07/2015

The PCMag review characterizes the Jawbone UP3 as a sleek, comfortable, and stylish fitness tracker, lauded for its detailed sleep monitoring and the "Smart Coach" feature within its app. It effectively captures resting heart rate, making it a solid choice for passive, daily activity tracking within the Jawbone ecosystem. PCMag However, the device falls short in active monitoring,...Read more

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cnet.com
01/05/2015

The Jawbone UP3 is praised for its sleek, ultra-slim design and a comprehensive companion app that offers advanced, actionable insights and lifestyle coaching. It boasts a comfortable, jewelry-like feel and approximately one-week battery life, providing excellent tracking for sleep and inactive periods. However, the $179 price tag is hard to justify due to the lack of an on-device...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
20/06/2016

The Jawbone UP3 is a stylish, screenless fitness tracker featuring a 9.3 mm thin design, a 29-gram body, and impressive seven-day battery life for 24/7 tracking. It shines with detailed, advanced sleep tracking and an insightful companion app for, tracking nutrition, and setting idle alerts. Conversely, the device lacks a display, meaning it cannot show the time or phone...Read more

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jolie.de
14/04/2016

The review of the Jawbone Up 3 fitness tracker highlights its fashionable, slim design that seamlessly blends with other jewelry, making it suitable for both men and women. Available in six different colours and priced in the middle market tier around €180, its standout benefits include an incredibly user-friendly app, detailed sport type logging, and a smart vibration alarm that...Read more

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iot-tests.org
24/08/2018

Jawbone UP3 Security Review Summary The AV-TEST security review highlights significant improvements in the Jawbone UP3 fitness tracker compared to its predecessors, ultimately awarding it a full 3-star security rating. On the positive side, the companion Android app features robust code obfuscation to thwart reverse engineering and properly implements SSL/TLS certificate validation...Read more

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iot-tests.org
24/08/2018

The Jawbone UP3 fitness tracker demonstrates significant security improvements over its predecessor models, earning a full three-star rating from AV-TEST. On the positive side, the device boasts strong application security featuring robust source code obfuscation and a properly implemented Android trust manager for encrypted SSL communication, which effectively prevents...Read more

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heise.de
24/06/2015

However, the tracker suffers from notable drawbacks, particularly regarding its real-time utility and physical design. A primary downside is that the UP3 completely lacks a display screen, meaning users cannot view their live data or check the time directly on their wrist and must rely entirely on a smartphone. Additionally, the band utilizes a unique, somewhat finicky sliding clasp...Read more

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heise.de
23/06/2015

The Heise review describes the Jawbone UP3 as a visually appealing, compact wearable featuring three LED indicators and a design superior in comfort to its predecessor. It highlights advanced sleep tracking capabilities and an intelligent app that translates raw data into actionable health insights, though it lacks continuous, real-time heart rate monitoring. Conversely, the review...Read more

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chip.de
09/07/2015

However, the tracker suffers from significant design and functional flaws that make its high price tag hard to justify. Despite claims of being splash-proof, the test unit broke completely after a single shower, proving it is not truly waterproof. The device lacks a display entirely, and its expensive bio-impedance sensor fails to live up to expectations; it only records your heart...Read more

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01net.com
06/07/2015

The 01net review concludes that the Jawbone UP3 is a disappointing, high-end fitness tracker priced at €179 that fails to deliver on its promises. On the positive side, the tracker features a minimalist, sober, and comfortable design meant for 24/7 wear, offers a decent six-day battery life, and utilizes a satisfactory step counter with only a 5% margin of error. Additionally, its...Read more

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stuffi.fr
29/07/2015

The Jawbone UP3 is a visually appealing, slim, and discreet fitness tracker that features an exceptional ecosystem centered around its companion mobile application. Its standout features include a highly effective Smart Coach that delivers personalized, actionable lifestyle advice and advanced sleep tracking that captures light, deep, and REM sleep cycles. Additionally, the device...Read more

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lesechos.fr
04/06/2015

Following significant delays, the Jawbone UP3 launched in France in July 2015, featuring advanced bio-impedance sensors for detailed, multi-stage sleep tracking and a seven-day battery life. The ultra-compact, adjustable design is praised for comfort, though it lacks a screen, requiring constant smartphone reliance to view data. The tracker's key limitations include a heart rate...Read more

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frandroid.com
20/09/2023

The Jawbone UP3 is a fitness tracker that receives a mixed final score of 5/10 due to its heavy reliance on manual user input, leaving the reviewer feeling more like the device's assistant than its user. On the positive side, the tracker boasts a solid one-week battery life, dropping roughly 15% in charge per day. Its accompanying mobile application is highly praised for being...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
04/07/2015

The Jawbone UP3 is an advanced fitness tracker that stands out for its deep biological data analysis and lightweight design, which is 45% smaller than its predecessor, the UP24. A major highlight of the device is its built-in heart rate sensor, which measures resting heart rate at waking to provide valuable health insights and enhances sleep tracking by accurately identifying REM,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
20/06/2016

The Jawbone UP3 is a lightweight, 29-gram, and stylish fitness tracker featuring an anodized aluminum body with a screenless, LED-based design that relies on the Jawbone UP app for comprehensive health, activity, and sleep monitoring via Bluetooth. Key advantages include its comfortable, versatile design, advanced sleep-staging, a 7-day battery, and effective motivational tracking...Read more

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sportoutdoor24.it
16/03/2016

The SportOutdoor24 review praises the Jawbone UP3Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. for its elegant, lightweight design and advanced bioimpedance sensors that accurately track resting heart rate. The device is lauded for its high wearability and a highly comprehensive companion app that provides detailed insights into sleep and activity. However, the review highlights...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
20/06/2016

The Jawbone UP3 is a lightweight, 29-gram fitness tracker featuring an anodized aluminum body and a durable seven-day battery, praised for its advanced, detailed sleep tracking and bioimpedance sensors that monitor resting heart rate. The accompanying app offers robust tracking, including Smart Coach insights, activity logging, and Idle Alerts, though it lacks a screen, requiring...Read more

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id.nl
04/11/2015

The ID.nl review concludes that the Jawbone UP3 functions better as an attractive, lightweight lifestyle tracker than a dedicated sports wearable, featuring an excellent, personalized coaching app. While praised for its subtle design, the device's main drawback is a restricted heart rate monitor that fails to provide continuous tracking for active workouts. Consequently, the review...Read more

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cynthia.nl
22/07/2015

In her review of the Jawbone UP3, blogger Cynthia Schultz provides a thorough look at Jawbone’s most advanced activity tracker, detailing how it successfully helped transform her daily health, walking, and sleeping habits. Priced at €179.99, the device is €50 more expensive than its predecessor, the UP2. The author highlights several specific features of the companion app, such as...Read more

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smarthealth.live
19/11/2015

Jawbone UP3 The Jawbone UP3 is a slim, elegant activity tracker designed by Yves Béhar that stands out for its compact, lightweight design compared to bulky competitors like Fitbit. Its standout features include a highly advanced sleep-tracking system that monitors light, deep, and REM sleep by utilizing bioimpedance sensors to measure resting heart rate, respiration, and body...Read more

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