The competition for fitness trackers are getting more
intense as each day progresses In fact, a couple of weeks ago we saw Fitbit
unleash a trio of smart bands into the market. And on top of that, even
smartphone makers are now jumping into the bandwagon and building their own
fitness trackers.
And now another big name in the wearable tech industry,
Jawbone is announcing its offerings for this year – the Jawbone UP3 and UP
Move.
Between the two, the UP3 packs the most features. The band
is made from anodized aluminum and tin coated stainless steel. It connects to a
user’s smartphone via Bluetooth v4.0 BTLE and is able to track different stats
including heart rate, respiration, Galvanic Skin Response (GSR), skin temperature
and ambient temperature.
The UP3 also features Auto Activity Classification that
allows the device to learn, recognize and automatically log a user’s activities
into Jawbone’s tracking software. On top of that, the device’s built-in
accelerometer accurately counts a user’s steps. Calories burned during a workout
can also be calculated by the device by establishing the basal metabolic rate
(BMR) from a user’s age, weight, height and activity levels using the most
updated published medical standards.
Users can also track the quality of their diet and achieve
their ideal weight by logging in their meals in the UP app. The device can
track the calories and nutrients in one’s diet and even provides a “Food Score”
to show a user how healthy are the food they are eating. Moreover the UP3 can
track set personalized goals and even recommend certain activities to meet
those goals.
According to Jawbone, the UP3 can last up to 7 days on a
charge and is water-resistant up to 10 meters. There’s also three single color
LEDs that provide easily discernible notifications to users depending on their
activity status.
Then there’s the UP Move. In contrast to the band-type UP3,
the Move comes in a clip-on form factor and is constructed from anodized
aluminum, medical grade rubber and a nylon-like material.
It’s not as powerful as the UP3 but is very capable in
tracking a user’s activities including steps made, calories burned, food intake
and user goals. Just like its bigger brother, the UP Move connects to a
compatible smartphone via Bluetooth v4.0 but has a battery life that can last
up to 6 months.
The two devices will be available by the end of the year with
the UP3 retailing for $180 while the UP Move will sell for $50.
