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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're prioritizing noise cancellation and comfort for long sessions, the Bose QuietComfort 45 would be the better option; they are well-known for these features, making them a great choice for travel and work. However, if you need something more rugged, with a secure fit for activities like working out, the Jaybird Vista 2, being more affordable, also offers water-resistance and a compact form factor which might be more suitable. The Vista 2's are ideal for an active lifestyle, but they may not match the Bose in terms of sound quality and noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Best in class for exercise
Key differences
Noise Reduction
10.0
7.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
22.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$80
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The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has a price of $260 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $80.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.4
6.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Jaybird Vista 2 are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.5
5.2
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Jaybird Vista 2 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
8.0
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Jaybird Vista 2 are both very good for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.3
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Jaybird Vista 2 are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.8
5.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Jaybird Vista 2 are both poor for TV and video.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort 45 | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 10/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 22.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 10/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235.8 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort 45
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | November 2022
"If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price."
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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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