The Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless are the next generation of the Jaybird Vista Truly Wireless and are designed for active users who want more durable and stable headphones. With this new update, the manufacturer has raised the buds' dust and water resistance rating to IP68, although we don't currently test for it. They also now have an active noise cancelling (ANC) system to help block ambient noise around you. However, it offers a sub-par overall performance. That said, these headphones have a very stable and comfortable fit, and you can customize their neutral sound profile with their companion app's parametric EQ and presets.
Our Verdict
The Jaybird Vista 2 are decent for neutral sound. Out of the box, they have a decently neutral sound profile suitable for lots of audio content. Although vocals and lead instruments sound a bit veiled and are nudged to the back of your mix while sibilants like cymbals are sharp, you can tweak their sound to your liking using their companion app's parametric EQ and presets. Unfortunately, their passive soundstage seems closed off and as if coming from inside your head.
- Parametric EQ and presets available.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Jaybird Vista 2 are good for commute and travel. These comfortable, lightweight earbuds are easy to take with you on the go. While their 5.3-hour battery life may not be enough to get you through long days on the road, their carrying case supplies two additional charges. Unfortunately, while they have ANC, it doesn't really improve upon their passive isolation capabilities, and it struggles to block out bus and plane engines.
- Parametric EQ and presets available.
- Comfortable, very stable fit.
- Sub-par overall noise isolation performance.
The Jaybird Vista 2 are great for sports and fitness. Thanks to their durable, lightweight, and well-built design, you can use them at the gym or outdoors without an issue. They're also rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, although we don't currently test for it. They have a comfortable and very stable fit, so you don't have to worry about them falling out of your ears while you're working out.
- Parametric EQ and presets available.
- IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
- Comfortable, very stable fit.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Jaybird Vista 2 are decent for office use. They have a comfortable and well-built design. They also don't leak much audio, so you can listen to audio at high volumes without disturbing others around you, and their ANC can block out some ambient chatter around you. Unfortunately, their 5.3-hour continuous battery life may not be enough to get through your work shift.
- Parametric EQ and presets available.
- Comfortable, very stable fit.
- ANC can help block out office chatter.
- Bad passive soundstage.
- No multi-device pairing.
The Jaybird Vista 2 aren't recommended for wireless gaming. While you can connect them to a Bluetooth-enabled PC, the latency is likely to be too high for gaming. They also aren't compatible with PlayStation or Xbox consoles.
The Jaybird Vista 2 are Bluetooth-only headphones that can't be used on a wired connection.
The Jaybird Vista 2 are mediocre for phone calls. Their integrated mic does a decent job of capturing your voice clearly, although it struggles to separate speech from moderate ambient noise. While they also have ANC to help block out some background noise around you, it does a sub-par job overall. If you have an important call to take, it's better to do so from a quieter environment.
- Parametric EQ and presets available.
- Decent recording quality.
- Sub-par overall noise isolation performance.
- Middling noise handling.
Changelog
- Updated Jul 11, 2024: A comparison to the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport True Wireless has been added to the Comfort and Stability sections.
- Updated Aug 15, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Shokz OpenFit True Wireless in Noise Isolation.
- Updated Jul 21, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Jul 16, 2021: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Jaybird Vista 2 come in several color variants: 'Black', 'Midnight Blue', 'Nimbus Gray', 'LFG', and 'Sparkle On'. We tested the 'Black' variant, and you can see our model's label here. If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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The Jaybird Vista 2 are sports-oriented headphones and are the next generation of the Jaybird Vista Truly Wireless. They have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, although we don't currently test for it, a very stable in-ear fit, and a customizable sound profile, thanks to their companion app's parametric EQ and presets. Unfortunately, while they now have active noise cancelling (ANC), they still really struggle to block out ambient noise around you.
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The Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless are the next generation of the Jaybird Vista Truly Wireless. The Vista 2 offer upgrades like upgrading their earbuds' dust and water resistance rating to IP68, though we don't currently test for this. They also have an ANC system, though it doesn't offer much better performance than their passive isolation performance.
The Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless are better earbuds for sports and fitness than the Beats Fit Pro True Wireless. The Jaybird headphones are significantly more comfortable, have better controls, and are better built with a higher IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. They also have a better overall battery performance, and their companion app offers a parametric EQ plus presets to help you customize their sound. However, the Beats have an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices, their ANC does a better job of blocking out background noise, and they have a 'Spatial Audio' feature that's compatible with iOS devices, which can help give you a more immersive sound.
The Jabra Elite 8 Active and the Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless perform pretty similarly, but the Jabra have a few advantages. Their continuous battery life is significantly longer, and they come with a case that holds more extra charges. Their controls are customizable. That said, you might like the Jaybird's stability fin design. Their parametric EQ also gives you more control over the sound than the Jabra's graphic EQ.
The Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Sony have an ANC with a significantly better noise isolation performance and a longer continuous battery life. The Jaybird have a higher IP rating for dust and water resistance, although we don't currently test for it, a more stable fit, and their companion app offers a parametric EQ, which some users may prefer over the Sony's graphic EQ.
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