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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 are a more budget-friendly option compared to the Jaybird Vista 2 and they offer a longer battery life, which could be important if you don't want to charge them frequently. They are also sweatproof and have a decent build quality. However, the Jaybird Vista 2, while more expensive, provide better overall sound quality and active noise cancelling, which can be a significant advantage for immersive listening experiences and reducing background noise. Additionally, the Jaybird Vista 2 are dustproof and offer better call quality and more secure fit accessories, making them a versatile choice for different activities, from exercise to calls. Both have their own app for customization, but if sound quality and active noise cancellation are crucial for you and you're okay with a higher price, the Jaybird Vista 2 might suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
- The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has no clear advantages over the Jaybird Vista 2.
Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.7
6.3
The Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$118
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has a price of $30 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $118.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.1
5.2
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jaybird Vista 2 to be very good for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jaybird Vista 2 to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is very good.
TV and Video
5.4
5.6
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jaybird Vista 2 to be good for noise reduction, while the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is only fair.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and Jaybird Vista 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $118 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 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 | 40 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.2 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"The V3 present the best version of the Outlier Air series yet. The new features such as Active Noise Reduction and Ambient mode are integrated well; the performance of both is as good as you’ll get below £100. The design is less bulky and more comfortable thanks to being smaller and lighter, and the Outlier Air V3 eke out more clarity, detail and definition from music."
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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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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