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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones offer better sound quality, comfort, and active noise canceling, making them ideal for air travel and TV watching, while the Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds are more suited for exercise due to being sweatproof and having a secure fit. However, if budget is a concern, the Jaybird Vista 2 provides good sound and call quality at a lower price. The Bose headphones have better battery life and the convenience of both wireless and wired options, but they are heavier and may be less portable than the compact Jaybird earbuds, which also offer wireless charging. Choose Bose for a premium, immersive experience and noise isolation, or Jaybird for sports use and savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.3
6.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.2
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones 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 Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
9.0
5.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
29.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$429
$118
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $118.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Jaybird Vista 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $118 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 10/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 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) | 255 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
Jaybird Vista 2
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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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