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Jawbone UP4 review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180Battery life:7 daysScreen size:N/A inchHeart rate monitor:yesGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:?

Jawbone UP4 Review: Compare 163 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.2

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 87% of fitness trackers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 92%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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
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Score components

20%

7.1

Sports

20%

4.3

Battery

18%

7.5

Health

18%

4.0

Display

8%

6.0

Smart functions

8%

9.7

Wellness

4%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

7.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 84%
6.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models

6.2

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

6.4

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 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.
â–¼Worse than 88%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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
    N/A~ £180
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 UP4

Based on 2 · 2

Reviewers consistently praise its sleep tracking, and no common complaints stand out.
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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Jawbone UP4

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

20%

7.1

Sports

20%

4.3

Battery

18%

7.5

Health

18%

4.0

Display

8%

6.0

Smart functions

8%

9.7

Wellness

4%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

7.7

Design

6.2
Reviews score
6.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.6
Heart rate monitor
yes
This fitness tracker supports heart rate monitoring. 36.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
yes
This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate. 47.5% 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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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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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
yes
This fitness tracker supports achievements. 23.8% of fitness trackers support 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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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
yes
This fitness tracker has NFC. 88.7% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Payments were limited to American Express.
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
7 days
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 7 days which is shorter than that of 56.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 21.9% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Power-saving battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
38 mAh
Market range: <45 mAh – >225 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 38 mAh which is lower than that of 92.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.6% of fitness trackers.
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Display
no
This fitness tracker does not have a display. 74.2% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
N/A
Display type
N/A
Screen resolution
N/A
Pixel density
N/A
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 3.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
no
This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band. 77.1% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
12.2 mm
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Jawbone UP4 vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSportsBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart functionsDesignWellness
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This fitness tracker 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
    This fitness tracker supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 36.3% of fitness trackers support coaching.
    Smart Coach support.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    This fitness tracker supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
    Tracks skin temperature trends.
  • NFC
    This fitness tracker has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.7% of fitness trackers have NFC.
    Payments were limited to American Express.
  • 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.
  • 1.7 mm thinner design
    This fitness tracker is thinner than the average fitness tracker (9.3 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    9.3 mm vs 11 mm
  • EDA sensor
    This fitness tracker has an EDA sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 5.9% of fitness trackers have an EDA sensor.
    Galvanic skin response sensor.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    This fitness tracker supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
    Tracks skin temperature trends.
  • EDA sensor
    This fitness tracker has an EDA sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 5.9% of fitness trackers have an EDA sensor.
    Galvanic skin response sensor.
  • Sweat tracking
    This fitness tracker supports sweat tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.8% of fitness trackers support sweat tracking.
    Tracks perspiration via galvanic skin response.
  • 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
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This fitness tracker 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
  • NFC
    This fitness tracker has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.7% of fitness trackers have NFC.
    Payments were limited to American Express.
  • 1.7 mm thinner design
    This fitness tracker is thinner than the average fitness tracker (9.3 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    9.3 mm vs 11 mm
  • 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 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.
  • 69.6% smaller battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (38 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    38 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.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    This fitness tracker 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
  • 15.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models

    6.2

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.2 vs 7.3
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 15.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models

    6.2

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.2 vs 7.3
  • 2.57x more expensive
    Jawbone UP4 is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£180 vs £70).
    £180 vs £70
  • 6.8% worse value for money
    Jawbone UP4 has a lower value-for-money score than the average fitness tracker (7.55 vs 8.1).
    7.55 vs 8.07
  • 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.
  • 69.6% smaller battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (38 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    38 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    This fitness tracker 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 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.
  • No stopwatch
    This fitness tracker does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 60.5% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 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.
  • 20.8% heavier
    This fitness tracker is heavier than the average fitness tracker (29 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    29 g vs 24 g

Video reviews

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

8.0
Chat Orange
≈ estimated
01/01/2016
Hands-on review · daily wear, app and charging
Verdict
Jawbone UP4 is stylish and pleasant to wear, but the loose clip and fiddly magnetic charger are real drawbacks.
7.0
Andrew OHara
≈ estimated
09/07/2015
Hands-on review · comfort, app and payments
Verdict
Jawbone UP4 is a good option if contactless payments matter, though it is pricey and has no screen.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
26/04/2016
Hands-on test · Payment band
Verdict
The Jawbone UP4 is a sleek band with good sleep tracking and a useful Smart Coach, but it has no display and no on-demand heart rate.
7.0
arstechnica.com
≈ estimated
10/10/2015
Hands-on review · Payment tracker
Verdict
The Jawbone UP4 adds American Express tap-to-pay and automatic sleep detection to the Up line, but its hook clasp is fiddly.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Jawbone UP4

  • Comprehensive and detailed sleep tracking (light, deep, and REM stages)
  • Stylish and sleek bracelet-like design that is visually appealing
  • Excellent and highly intuitive mobile app for iOS and Android
  • Convenient NFC contactless payment capability via American Express
  • Useful 'Smart Coach' feature provides personalized health tips and challenges
  • Long battery life, typically lasting about 7 days on a single charge
  • Advanced sensor array including passive heart rate, skin temperature, and bio-impedance

What customers don't like about Jawbone UP4

  • No digital display or screen; users must rely on the mobile app to view data
  • Mobile payment functionality is strictly limited to American Express cardholders
  • Heart rate monitoring is passive and does not provide on-demand or continuous tracking during activities
  • Build quality issues, with reports of the clasp coming loose or the plastic casing cracking over time
  • Nodes on the inside of the band can be uncomfortable or leave marks on the skin
  • High price point compared to competitors with more features like GPS or displays
  • The manufacturer, Jawbone, is no longer in business, leading to non-existent customer support and potential app compatibility issues

Verdict

The Jawbone UP4 is a screenless, lightweight fitness tracker featuring a multi-sensor array for bioimpedance-based resting heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring (REM, light, and deep), and automatic activity tracking. Its standout feature is an integrated NFC chip for contactless payments, though this is exclusively compatible with American Express. Encased in a stylish, adjustable medical-grade rubber strap, the device offers a 7-day battery life, silent vibrating alarms, and a 'Smart Coach' app for personalized health insights. Notable drawbacks include the lack of an on-device display, the inability to monitor heart rate continuously or on-demand, and a relatively high price point compared to trackers with more robust features.

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