Jawbone announces UP Move, UP3 activity trackers

Jawbone is expanding its collection of activity trackers with the newly-announced UP Move and UP3. The two new devices target different ends of the market, with the former being designed as a clip-on for basic activity tracking, while the latter is a fitness band meant for demanding users, who wish to have access to a comprehensive feature set.

UP Move is, as you might expect, the cheapest of the two, being priced at just $49.99. Its low cost makes it an attractive first choice for folks on a budget who wish to get into activity trackers. In fact, undoubtedly because of the low asking price, Jawbone markets Up Move as a "great option for anyone at the beginning of a fitness or weight loss journey".

For the money, users can track their steps, burned calories and sleep information, among other features. In conjunction with Smart Coach, part of Jawbone's UP mobile app, it will provide in-depth information, like tailored guidance to help you achieve your goals and the ability to compare your progress with your friends.

Pressing the front of UP Move will tell you your progress, using the built-in LED display. It can also display the time or sleep from last night. Battery life is estimated to be up to six months. The battery is said to be easy to replace, as it is similar to watch batteries.

UP Move goes on sale later this month, but prospective buyers can pre-order starting today, November 5. It will be available from Jawbone's online store as well as Amazon, Apple, Best Buy and Target. Wrist straps, which are recommended for tracking sleep information, will be offered as well for $14.99 a piece, or $29.99 for a pack of three.

Being a high-end offering, UP3 packs fancier technologies. It has sensors which can measure bioimpedance, ambient temperature and your skin temperature. The wearables can also give you detailed information about your sleep stages, to have a better understand of your sleep quality and how to improve it.

"Our advanced, multi-sensor platform delivers a huge amount of new health data, backed by our smart algorithms and our highly personalized Smart Coach system", says Jawbone's Travis Bogard. "And because the technology is fully updateable, we’re able to unveil great new features and experiences in the coming months".

UP3 can keep track of your heart rate at rest, so it can tell you how it evolves over time and how you are affected by external factors before waking up. Like with UP Move, the full potential of UP3 is unlocked when using Smart Coach. Jawbone says the more data it collects the more information and recommendations its system can give you.

UP3 will be available before year's end from Jawbone's online shop, Apple and Best Buy.