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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choosing between the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Jaybird Vista 2 depends on what you value most. For superior sound quality and design, including features like active noise cancelling for focus in noisy environments, the Beoplay EX excels. They are also better for watching TV and videos due to their low latency. On the other hand, if you’re looking for earbuds better suited for exercise, with durability and a secure fit, the Vista 2 is the top choice, especially since they're sweatproof and offer a longer battery life. The Vista 2 also offers better value if budget is a concern, given their lower cost. Both options offer good battery life and are equipped with charging cases, but keep in mind the Beoplay EX has wireless charging support for added convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very 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
Music
7.9
6.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Cost
$399
$118
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$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $118.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality.
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Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $118 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 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 | 22 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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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