The Jaybird Vista are very versatile headphones that have a fairly well-balanced sound profile. They're great for sports thanks to their compact, portable, and breathable design. They also have stability fins to help you get a more secure fit. They're rated IPX7 for water resistance, and they have a feature-rich companion app. However, their microphone performance is quite poor, and their control scheme is limited. Otherwise, they're great for active people who are looking for a pair of true wireless earbuds that can also be used in day-to-day life.
Our Verdict
The Jaybird Vista are decent for mixed usage. Their sound profile is quite well-balanced, and their companion app features a parametric EQ. While they don't passively isolate against that much ambient noise in the bass range, they do a better job of blocking out higher-pitched background chatter. They're also great for sports thanks to their stable fit and breathable design. Unfortunately, they have high wireless latency and poor microphone recording quality.
- Mostly well-balanced sound profile.
- Stable, comfortable fit.
- Impressive build quality.
- Limited control scheme for music playback.
- Poor microphone performance.
- High wireless latency.
The Jaybird Vista are satisfactory for neutral sound. Their bass response yields adequate thump and rumble, while vocals and lead instruments sound full-bodied and clear thanks to their balanced mid-range. Unfortunately, their treble range is slightly uneven. Their companion app features audio presets as well as a parametric EQ.
- Mostly well-balanced sound profile.
- Paramteric EQ and audio presets in companion app.
- Limited control scheme for music playback.
- Closed-off soundstage.
The Jaybird Vista are good for commuting. While they struggle to filter out the deep rumble of a bus and plane engines, they should isolate you from the chatter of other commuters. They're very portable, and their battery life should be sufficient for your daily commute, though it might be a bit short for long flights. Their in-ear fit is also quite comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
- Compact, portable design.
- Impressive build quality.
- Limited control scheme for music playback.
The Jaybird Vista are great for sports. They're small, breathable, and quite comfortable. They don’t move around thanks in part to their stability fins, meaning you’ll be able to put them in and work out without having to remove them. You can also easily use their controls while you're on a run or at the gym.
- Stable, comfortable fit.
- Compact, portable design.
- Impressive build quality.
- Limited control scheme for music playback.
The Jaybird Vista are passable for office use. They block a decent amount of higher-pitched noises like coworker chatter and the hum of an A/C unit. They are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, but their battery life might not be long enough for you to use during a full workday. They don’t leak much audio, so you won’t bother nearby colleagues, but you can’t connect them to multiple devices, which could be a bit of a nuisance.
- Stable, comfortable fit.
- High wireless latency.
The Jaybird Vista aren't suitable for wireless gaming due to their high Bluetooth latency and incompatibility with PS4 and Xbox One consoles.
The Jaybird Vista are wireless-only headphones and aren't suitable for this use.
The Jaybird Vista are middling for phone calls. They have poor microphone recording quality and struggle to isolate your voice from background noise. You may also struggle to hear what's being said if you're calling from a noisy environment.
- Stable, comfortable fit.
- Poor microphone performance.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 11, 2020: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Aug 30, 2019: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Jaybird Vista come in a couple of different color schemes: 'Black', 'Nimbus Gray', 'Mineral Blue', and 'Planetary Green'. We tested the 'Black' model, but expect the other color variants to perform similarly overall.
If someone comes across a new variant of these headphones, let us know in the discussions so that we can update our review.
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The Jaybird Vista are great sports headphones that have a well-balanced sound profile, which can be easily adjusted to your preference. They might not offer as much battery life as other competing models, but they are very stable and well-designed for their intended use. See our recommendations for the best true wireless earbuds, the best wireless earbuds for running, and the best earbuds and in-ear headphones.
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 and Jaybird Run XT Truly Wireless are very similar sports headphones, but the Vista are a slight improvement. They are a bit more comfortable, and their case is noticeably smaller, which makes it easier to slide it in your pockets. Their controls are easier to press, and they feel a bit better built, as well. They also offer a bit more battery life. On the other hand, the Run XT take less time to charge, and their fit isolates better against ambient noise.
The Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless are similarly-performing truly wireless headphones as the Jaybird Vista Truly Wireless. The Jabra Elite 75t have more comprehensive controls, have a better noise isolation and microphone performance. On the other hand, the Jaybird Vista have a better case, a more stable fit, and a more feature-packed app with a parametric EQ.
The Jaybird Vista Truly Wireless are slightly better truly wireless earbuds for sports than the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless. They have added stability fins which helps them fit more securely than the Jabra. Their charging case is also better-suited for athletes on-the-go. However, the Jabra's microphone has a better recording quality, so your voice sounds better during phone calls. The Jabra have a longer continuous battery life as well.
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