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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and are willing to invest more, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ could be suitable because they provide a premium build and decent soundstage. However, if you're seeking better value, the Jaybird Vista 2 offers superb durability, longer battery life with a secure fit for exercise, and better mic quality for calls and meetings, at a significantly lower price. The Beoplay EQ supports higher-quality codecs, which may interest audiophiles, but the Jaybird Vista 2's active noise cancelling and sweatproof features make it a great all-around choice, especially for sports and outdoor activities. Both are wireless, with no virtual surround, and have companion apps for customization. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
8.4
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.2
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Cost
$176
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Jaybird Vista 2 are both only fair for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jaybird Vista 2 to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Jaybird Vista 2 are both good for noise reduction.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jaybird Vista 2 to have excellent build quality, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 10/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
Jaybird Vista 2
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | September 2022
"Compared to the original Vista, the Jaybird Vista 2 adds some key features including ANC and SurroundSense to control how much environmental noise you hear. If you're an athlete and are looking for rugged earbuds with tons of customization options, the Jaybird Vista 2 makes for a good option—but only if you are able to achieve a proper fit from the proprietary ear tips."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
About Jaybird
Jaybird is an American headphone and activity tracker manufacturer focused on the exercise and sports market. The company was founded in 2006 by Judd Armstrong who sought for a product that was thoroughly sweatproof and that wouldn’t get in the way during physical activity. Jaybird is a part of the Swiss company Logitech International, since 2016.
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