![]() The benefits of having the newest Bluetooth standard support on board is the ability to exchange data in real-time without draining the battery life on your smartphone. The biggest change of course is Bluetooth Smart syncing. Tracking all of the data is done via the Tri-axis accelerometer, technology that’s similarly found in the Nike Fuelband and the Fitbit trackers. It doesn’t shout ‘fitness tracker’ in the same way that the Nike Fuelband SE, the Fitbit Force or Fitbit Flex do, and for some people who want to keep tracking more discreet it definitely has that appeal. It’s now only available in either orange or charcoal black colours but it remains one of the slimmest and most unobtrusive bands to wear during the day and at night. Unlike its predecessor, though, the cap definitely feels altogether more secure and less likely to fling off. ![]() This does unfortunately mean you are stuck with Jawbone’s headphone jack-style USB cable to power up the UP24, rather than a more universal alternative. The other end of the band hosts a cap that hides away the 2.5mm charging connector. Jawbone does include two single green LEDs that light up with either a little crescent moon or flower icon to indicate the tracking state. Jawbone is still resisting on including a built-in screen so once again you’ll need to rely on your smartphone for a quick review of data collected. On one end of the band you’ll find the syncing button to set up a Bluetooth connection and switch between day and sleep tracking. Bending the band and submerging it in water are still off limits as well so it’s clear that the insides of the UP24 have largely remained the same. ![]() It still comes in three sizes small (19g), medium (22g) and large (23g) making it lighter than the smallest version of the Fuelband SE (27g). Jawbone says it has used a hypoallergenic and medical-grade rubber so you shouldn’t, in theory, encounter any Fitbit Force-like skin irritation issues. It’s still made from a textured rubber but now has a swirled pattern design where the ends snake over each other to create the grip around the wrist. Watch our video on the Key Features of the Jawbone UP24Īesthetically, the original Jawbone UP is still one of the sleekest and most stylish bands around so it’s no surprise to see that the UP24 doesn’t get a drastic design overhaul. The Jawbone UP was not without its issues when it launched back in 2011 and with the likes of Samsung, LG and Sony now trying to tap into the fitness tracking movement, is there enough of an improvement to make the upgrade to the UP24? We slapped it around the wrist to find out. Set to live alongside the Jawbone UP which is now priced at £100, for an extra £25 the UP24 now adds Bluetooth Smart syncing with iPhones and Android phones so you can view data in real-time. The Jawbone UP24 is the Jambox-maker’s second wrist worn activity tracker aiming to whip you into shape whether that’s pushing you to do more exercise, eat healthier food or get a good night’s sleep.
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