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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Etymotic ER2SE and Jaybird Vista 2 have different strengths. The Etymotic ER2SE is wired with no microphone, offering excellent sound quality and noise isolation, making them well-suited for focused music listening in quiet environments but less convenient for multitasking and outdoor activities. In contrast, the Jaybird Vista 2 is wireless with a good microphone and controls, is sweatproof, dustproof, and features active noise cancelling; they are ideal for active users, calls, and exercise but have lower overall sound quality and soundstage compared to the ER2SE. You should choose based on whether exceptional sound fidelity or versatile, convenient use is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Etymotic ER2SE
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.8
6.3
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
6.2
5.2
The Etymotic ER2SE is only fair for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Etymotic ER2SE is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Etymotic ER2SE is good.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The Etymotic ER2SE is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Etymotic ER2SE does not have a battery. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$118
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Etymotic ER2SE has a price of $100 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $118.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Etymotic ER2SE and Jaybird Vista 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Etymotic ER2SE and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Etymotic ER2SE | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $118 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Etymotic | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2019 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 10/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Etymotic ER2SE
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | April 2022
"Etymotic isn’t playing around: it takes audio seriously and has mastered the art of the noise-isolation earphone. Sure, the fit of the earbuds looks silly but it’s a signature Etymotic thing and could be considered charming by some. If you’re looking for best-in-class audio for a realistic price, the ER2SE is it."
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 Etymotic
Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.
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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