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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 offer high sound quality, suitable for air travel and more stationary activities, with aptX HD codec support for better sound over Bluetooth, active noise cancelling, and a comfortable fit. They're not optimized for exercise and have a shorter battery life, making them less ideal for extended use without charging. On the other hand, the Jaybird Vista 2 are more exercise-friendly due to their higher durability, sweatproof certification, and the inclusion of secure fit silicone fins. They also have a longer battery life, robust build quality, and good mic quality for calls. So if you're looking for earbuds for active use with longer listening sessions, the Jaybird Vista 2 could be better, while for higher sound fidelity and noise cancellation in quieter environments, the Bowers and Wilkins might be preferred, albeit at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
- Good for music
Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.3
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.2
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$127
$80
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The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has a price of $127 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.2
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Jaybird Vista 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
6.0
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 to be only fair for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jaybird Vista 2 to have excellent build quality, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$127 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 10/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.75 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 13 | 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 | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
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Billy Steele | March 2023
"While the overall sound quality is great, these earbuds fall short in terms of battery life, customization and ANC performance. Bowers & Wilkins’ ability to consistently deliver pristine sound isn’t enough to make up for what the Pi7 S2 lacks, which is unfortunately quite a bit."
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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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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