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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$200
  • Form factor: wristband
  • Battery life: 7 days
  • Screen size: N/A inch

Jawbone UP4 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%

7.5

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

4.6

Battery

18.0%

7.6

Health

18.0%

4.0

Display

8.0%

5.7

Smart Features

8.0%

9.7

App & Wellness

4.0%

7.5

Connectivity

4.0%

7.5

Design & Durability

Good
?

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%

    9.6

    Price

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £180

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

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.

Technical Specifications of Jawbone UP4

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 UP4 has a technical score of 6.33 points, which is lower than 79.8% 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 UP4 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%

9.6

Price

7.3
Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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

yes
Jawbone UP4 has NFC. 90.5% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Payments were limited to American Express.
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 UP4 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 UP4 does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

7 days
Jawbone UP4 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

?
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 UP4 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 UP4 does not have a display. 76.4% of fitness trackers have a display.
Uses indicator lights instead of a full display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

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

Importance: MEDIUM

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

Importance: MEDIUM

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

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

no
Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 vs the average fitness tracker

  • Lower resting heart rate
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Built-in temperature sensor
    Jawbone UP4 has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a 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 UP4 has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
  • NFC
    Jawbone UP4 has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
    Payments were limited to American Express.
    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

    Jawbone UP4 has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    Jawbone UP4 supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
  • Sweat tracking
    Jawbone UP4 supports sweat tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.7% of fitness trackers support sweat tracking.
  • EDA sensor
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 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.
  • NFC
    Jawbone UP4 has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
  • 1.7 mm thinner design
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Jawbone UP4 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Jawbone UP4 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Tracks temperature
    Jawbone UP4 supports temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.9% of fitness trackers support temperature tracking.

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Health
Battery
Connectivity
Design & Durability
App & Wellness
  • No pace measurement
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No stopwatch
    Jawbone UP4 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • No replaceable watch band
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (29 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • No pace measurement
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • 65.5% smaller battery capacity
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 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 UP4 does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 2.57x more expensive
    Jawbone UP4 is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£180 vs £70).
    Jawbone UP4 is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£180 vs £70).£180 vs £70
  • No stopwatch
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 16% heavier
    Jawbone UP4 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 UP4 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (29 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.29 g vs 25 g
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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 dislike 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

Expert reviews

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au.pcmag.com
13/06/2018
Jawbone UP 4 Review - PCMag Australia

The Jawbone UP4 is a sleek, wrist-worn fitness tracker evaluated by PCMag Australia for its design and wellness capabilities. A major pro of this device is its stylish appearance and highly accurate sleep tracking functionality. It monitors steps, tracks passive heart rate metrics using five bioimpedance metal sensors on the underside of the band, and boasts an impressive seven-day...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
26/04/2016
Jawbone UP4 - Review 2016

The Jawbone UP4 is a sleek, wrist-worn fitness tracker that excels in style, sleep tracking, and its useful Smart Coach feature. Retailing at $199.99, it features a flexible medical-grade TPU strap with an embedded central module that fits wrists from 5.5 to 7.4 inches. A standout capability is its built-in NFC chip, which allows users to make contactless payments directly from...Read more

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arstechnica.com
10/10/2015
Jawbone’s Up4 is its most advanced, and expensive, tracker yet

The Jawbone Up4 ($199) is a premium, svelte fitness tracker made of TPU rubber and anodized aluminum that passively monitors health and integrates American Express NFC payments. Utilizing five underside bioimpedance sensors rather than optical tech, it automatically tracks steps, calories, active time, sleep stages (light, deep, REM), and resting heart rate. The standout feature...Read more

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pcmag.com
26/04/2016
Jawbone UP4 Review

The $199.99 Jawbone UP4 is a stylish, hypoallergenic tracker with excellent sleep monitoring and convenient NFC-enabled mobile payments. It is highlighted for its sleek design and helpful Smart Coach app feature. YouTube · However, PCMag considers the device overpriced and flawed due to a lack of a display screen, restrictive American Express-only payments, and the inability to...Read more

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coolhunting.com
08/09/2015
Jawbone UP Gets Back on Track

In this review, Josh Rubin details how Jawbone addressed major usability issues in its newer generation of wearables (UP2, UP3, and UP4) through a critical over-the-air firmware update and design hardware revamps. Previously, a major con was the highly unreliable touch interface, which required a fussy double-tap gesture to shift between activity and sleep modes. This gesture...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
26/04/2016
Jawbone UP4 - PCMag UK

The Jawbone UP4 is a sleek, wrist-worn fitness tracker priced at $199.99 that excels in style, advanced sleep monitoring, and contactless payments. A major pro of the device is its ability to track light, deep, and REM sleep phases, which seamlessly integrates with the highly praised, well-designed Jawbone UP mobile app and its helpful Smart Coach feature. It also boasts a solid...Read more

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frandroid.com
16/04/2015
Jawbone UP2, UP3 and UP4: A Whole Range of Connected Bracelets

The Frandroid review highlights Jawbone's expanded ecosystem of fitness trackers, shifting away from the older UP24 model to modernise its lineup with the UP2, UP3, and UP4 bands. The pros of this updated range lie in their cohesive, fashionable designs and strong foundational features. For instance, the entry-level UP2 ($99) inherits the sleek aesthetics of the higher-tier models...Read more

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stuffi.fr
10/07/2015
Comparison between Jawbone UP2, UP3, and UP4

The Jawbone UP2, UP3, and UP4 share a sleek, updated design created by Yves Béhar, moving away from rigid bands to a flexible, 45% thinner adjustable strap that provides a 7-day battery life and utilizes a proprietary technology for activity tracking. The base UP2 model stands out as an affordable and comfortable activity tracker, though it lacks advanced biometric sensors and only...Read more

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