Jawbone UP

658 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (137)
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size (30)
comfort (6)
portability (2)

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price (34)
reliability (32)
water proof (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 658 reviews of Jawbone UP. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the performance and comfort. The size and design also get good feedback. Many are negative about the water proof and reliability, and comments are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Jawbone UP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Jawbone UP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 228 user reviews of Jawbone UP from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The usability is also mentioned favorably. There are some critical views about the reliability, while there are some mixed views about the size and price.

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59% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Jawbone UP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 108 user reviews of Jawbone UP from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and size. The design and usability are also appreciated, but comments are divided on the price.

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27% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Jawbone Up review (2012): a reboot and a shot at redemption

Jawbone has addressed many of the issues that plagued the original Up, but $130 is a steep asking price for a stylish pedometer and mediocre health-tracking app.

Improved durability ; Excellent battery life ; Feature-packed app

No wireless syncing ; App feels half-baked ; Sleep tracking is inconsistent at best

One year ago, we thought the Up was done for, but Jawbone refused to simply roll over and give up. We've got to give the company credit for going back to the drawing board, redesigning the band and its companion app and addressing all of the most...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Jawbone Up review

The Up wristband has promise as a fitness tracker, but we can't recommend it until Jawbone can make it stop bricking.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

Jawbone's revamped Up is tougher, comfy, and insightful

For $129.99, the redesigned Jawbone Up is now more durable and offers personal fitness and well-being suggestions.

The ; is comfortable, durable, and effortless to wear. Its mobile app is intuitive and presents data well.

The Jawbone Up lacks a screen. It only syncs with iPhones and some Android devices, so there's no other way to view your fitness data. It connects via a less convenient wired connection.

The new Jawbone Up is comfortable and durable, but limited support means this gadget won't make sense for many phone users.

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Jill Duffy (pcmag.com)

Jawbone UP

The Jawbone UP tracks personal health and fitness very thoroughly in a stellar mobile app for iOS and Android, but it's not the best fitness tracker we've tested. A few unique features do give it special appeal, though.

Excellent and wide-ranging ability to track metrics for personal health. Comfortable. Includes a vibration alarm with a few unique functions. Gorgeous, well-designed iPhone and Android apps.

For iOS and Android only; doesn't work with personal computers. No data readouts on band itself. Doesn't sync with other devices such as connected scales or heart rate monitors. No wireless syncing. Not discreet to wear.

What's Missing and Conclusions The latest gadgets in the personal fitness market add a heart rate monitor directly on the device (no chest strap needed). I recently tested the Basis fitness watch ($199) , which has this feature. A feature such as this...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Mat Honan (wired.com)

Review: Jawbone Up

Re-designed and re-launched, the Jawbone Up is a rubbery thing you wear on your wrist that works in concert with a smartphone app to track your activity, sleeping habits and meals.

Delightfully handsome, and comes in a variety of colors. Long battery life means you won’t always be charging. Despite our efforts at drowning, dropping and generally smacking around, it stood up to every abuse.

Syncing is a chore. Sleep tracking could be better. Those replacement caps really ought to be free.

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Jawbone Up ( Medium, red)

Design Much of the Jawbone Up's appeal lies in its groundbreaking design. The Up is essentially a complex bundle of electronics, a battery, a motion sensor, and flexible circuit boards, all stuffed into a twistable rubber skin.

The Jawbone Up is comfortable, durable, and effortless to wear. Its mobile app is intuitive and presents data well.

The Jawbone Up lacks a screen. It only syncs with iPhones and some Android devices, so there's no other way to view your fitness data. It connects via a less convenient wired connection.

The new Jawbone Up is comfortable and durable, but limited support means this gadget won't make sense for many phone users.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

Jawbone Up review

Many high-tech fitness products have hit the market recently, all aiming to be better ways to help you get in shape. The newly redesigned $129.99 Jawbone Up, however, stands out by pushing the personal activity tracker into new territory. Unlike...

The Jawbone Up is comfortable, durable, and effortless to wear. Its mobile app is intuitive and presents data well.

The Jawbone Up lacks a screen. It only syncs with iPhones and some Android devices, so there's no other way to view your fitness data. It connects via a less convenient wired connection.

The new Jawbone Up is comfortable and durable, but limited support means this gadget won't make sense for many phone users.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : David Pierce (theverge.com)

Jawbone Up review (2012)

Anyone who bought one of Jawbone's much-hyped Up fitness bands last year found themselves an unwitting participant in a beta test. The brand-new platform promised to get you up and exercising, help you sleep and eat better, and make you more stylish to...

Good-looking bracelet ; Robust, powerful software ; Alarm clock feature is fantastic ; Long-lasting battery

Requires a lot of upkeep ; Band is a little thick and clunky ; Syncing is cumbersome ; Still iOS-only for the moment

Are you dealing in calories and carbohydrates, or points and badges?

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Expert review by : Vincent Nguyen (slashgear.com)

Jawbone UP Review (2012)

Jawbone's UP is back for 2012 , and like that gym membership you signed up for and only used once, it's begging you to give it a second chance. The original UP launched last year to rave reviews, but the shine quickly faded as owners struggled with...

The shine quickly rubbed off the original UP, but all signs point to Jawbone having learned its lesson. The new hardware feels sturdier than before, and the more stringent tolerances mean we now have no qualms about wearing UP in the shower or pool....

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Lex Friedman (techhive.com)

Review: Relaunched Jawbone Up is a fashionable fitness tracker

The original Jawbone Up was a disaster. But the re-released model fixes the problems with its predecessor, and combines with the companion iOS app for a very nice and stylish fitness tracker.

Problems with original product have been addressed and fixed. ; App is nicely organized and provides a lot of data.

Can't connect using Bluetooth. ; App is the only way to view data, there's no website option to track progress.

Despite the Up’s flaws, I really like it. I’m convinced that next year’s Up will include Bluetooth, which will make it significantly better than this year’s iteration. I’m optimistic that Jawbone successfully fixed the issues that marred the original...

Nov, 2012