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Jawbone UP4

Timothy Torres
 & Timothy Torres Former Junior Analyst, Consumer Electronics

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The Jawbone UP4 excels in style and sleep tracking, but a number of other fitness trackers offer better value for the price. - Fitness Trackers
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The Bottom Line

The Jawbone UP4 excels in style and sleep tracking, but a number of other fitness trackers offer better value for the price.

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Pros & Cons

    • Stylish design.
    • Good sleep tracking.
    • Useful Smart Coach feature.
    • Makes payments via NFC.
    • No display.
    • Not particularly comfortable.
    • No heart rate measurements on demand or during activities.
    • NFC payments require Amex.
    • Relatively pricey.

Jawbone UP4 Specs

Battery Life 7 days
Compatibility Android
Compatibility iOS
Heart Rate Monitor
Sleep Tracker
All Specs

The Jawbone UP4 ($199.99) is a sleek wrist-worn fitness tracker that can record your passive heart rate, monitor your steps and sleeping habits, and let you make payments at the checkout counter. But it doesn't offer continous or on-demand heart rate monitoring, and it's pretty pricey for what you get. If you're not already invested in the Jawbone UP ecosystem, you'll get a lot more value for your dollar with our Editors' Choice, the Fitbit Surge.   

Design

The Jawbone UP4 looks very similar to the UP3. The flexible strap is made of medical-grade hypoallergenic TPU, with a rigid module embedded in the center that measures 8.6 by 0.5 by 0.4 inches. The band is one-size-fits-all for wrists measuring between 5.5 and 7.4 inches in diameter. It's available in black or silver.

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Final Thoughts

The Jawbone UP4 excels in style and sleep tracking, but a number of other fitness trackers offer better value for the price. - Fitness Trackers

Jawbone UP4

3.0 Average

The Jawbone UP4 excels in style and sleep tracking, but a number of other fitness trackers offer better value for the price.

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About Our Expert

Timothy Torres

Timothy Torres

Former Junior Analyst, Consumer Electronics

Timothy Torres covered wearables, digital home, and various cool gadgets, including the occasional video game. He has written all manner of copy for Computer Shopper, The Jersey Journal, Radio One, Random House, and 2D-X. Before entering the tech world, he attended New York University and worked in education as an art instructor. In his spare time he dabbles in theater, sketches comics, eats a lot of sushi and watches too many movies.

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