Jawbone UP

658 reviews

May, 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, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the price. Some have doubts about the water proof and reliability.

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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. People really like the design. The usability also gets good feedback. There are some negative comments about the reliability. Views about the size and price are mixed.

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

May, 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. Comments about the reliability and size are overall positive. The design and usability also get good reviews, but there are some mixed reviews about the price.

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

May, 2024

Expert review by : Nick Broughall (techradar.com)

Jawbone Up review

Creating more questions than answers

Attractive design ; Great smartphone app ; 10 day battery life

Expensive ; Limited functionality ; No wireless ; Doesn't charge while syncing

The Jawbone does what it does well, but we wish it did more, especially at this price. It looks good and it certainly seems to work as intended, but if you were hoping that the Up was something more than a pedometer in fancy dress, then you'll be...

Jan, 2016

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Jawbone UP review

The second gen Jawbone UP health tracking bracelet has arrived

Tailored health tips ; Good battery life ; Quick charging

Water resistant not waterproof ; No wireless synching ; Complicated food logging

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Jawbone Up (2013)

People in the know suggest that we need to walk about 10,000 steps a day, to have any chance of living long enough to collect our pension. Some of us, no pointing of fingers, struggle even with that. With jobs that see us sitting at desks all day, it...

Not a bad price, companion app is really good, helps keep you motivated, simple to use, reasonably inexpensive, good battery life

Can get in the way at times, calorie counting and sleep tracking aren't hard sciences

We found ourselves quickly becoming used to wearing the Up. Yet even now, there are times when we notice it. Typing on a laptop can sometimes be bothersome, with it clattering away on the wrist rest, but apart from that it's comfortable to wear, light...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : David Phelan (pocket-lint.com)

Jawbone Up

Get ready with those new year resolutions. If one of them is going to include trying for a fitter, healthier you in 2012, Jawbone is here to help. Jawbone is best known as the maker of excellent Bluetooth headsets and a great portable speaker, the...

Great idea, powerful analysis of activity and sleep patterns, enjoyable to use

The end cap falls off too easily, alarm often goes off just too soon

If you need a nudge to become more active, the Jawbone Up is great to use, offers lots of detailed information. It can really help you to stay conscious of how active you are, what you’re eating and the quality of your sleep.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Jawbone Up review

Relax. Have a nap. The Jawbone Up will tell you when it's time to wake up and start running... WAKE UP! IT'S TIME TO START RUNNING!

Sharp, smart, wrist kit that’ll not only keep you active but also help you sleep better

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Jawbone Up review

Jawbone's Up was one of the first wristband activity trackers, and will soon be superseded in the UK by the Up24.

Simplicity is the UP’s greatest strength, but for some people it’s just too basic. The absence of a display and wireless synching is annoying, especially when the UP costs considerably more than monitors such as the Fitbit One which have many more...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.co.uk)

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 (channel5.com)

Jawbone Up

There are plenty of fitness trackers out there, but is the stylish Jawbone Up the one for you? With a 10 day battery life and a £99.99 price tag, can it beat out the Fitbit Flex, or even the mighty Nike FuelBand? Find out in the video above! Jawbone Up...

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Raymond Lau (techgoondu.com)

Goondu review: Jawbone Up

I previously had a pretty comprehensive hands-on session with the Up, but there were definitely more insights to be gleaned.

But it’s given me a taste of what wrist-gadgets are capable of, and the space looks set to heat up very soon. Who knows? Maybe by this time next year, we’ll be crunching the power of a smartphone on a gadget tied to our wrists.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Shane Richmond (telegraph.co.uk)