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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer better overall sound quality and noise isolation, making them excellent for immersive music experiences and air travel, but they have a lower call quality rating which could be a drawback for frequent calls or meetings. The Jaybird Vista 2, while less expensive, provides superior performance for exercise use and has a longer battery life in both earbuds and the charging case, making them a reliable option for long sessions like marathons or extensive workouts, although they fall short in sound quality compared to the Bose and aren't as good for blocking out noise. Both earbuds are suitable for TV and video, but if active noise canceling and higher sound quality are priorities, choose the Bose; if budget and exercise use are more critical, the Jaybird Vista 2 may be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good 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
8.6
6.3
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
5.2
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is only fair.
TV and Video
8.1
5.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.9
7.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Cost
$249
$118
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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $118.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Jaybird Vista 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $118 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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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