A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
ER4XR
Company ProductName Specs




Vista 2
Company ProductName Specs




What we think

Chevron down
PerfectRec Logo
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·

If sound quality and noise isolation are your top priorities, the Etymotic ER4XR would be the better choice, thanks to its high-fidelity audio and superb noise isolation. However, keep in mind they are wired and might be less convenient for on-the-go use. The Jaybird Vista 2, although less expensive, offers good sound quality with added features like wireless connectivity, a durable build, active noise cancelling, and an accompanying app for customization. They are also sweatproof, dustproof, and have a higher comfort score which makes them ideal for exercise and outdoor activities. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Etymotic ER4XR
  • 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

Chevron down

Music

8.0
ER4XR
Vista 2
6.3
The Etymotic ER4XR is very good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.

Gaming

6.2
ER4XR
Vista 2
5.2
The Etymotic ER4XR is only fair for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.

Phone Calls

4.7
ER4XR
Vista 2
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Etymotic ER4XR is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.3
ER4XR
Vista 2
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Etymotic ER4XR is good.

TV and Video

7.4
ER4XR
Vista 2
5.6
The Etymotic ER4XR is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.

Noise Reduction

9.1
ER4XR
Vista 2
7.0
The Etymotic ER4XR is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.

Battery

N/A
ER4XR
Vista 2
6.0 Hours
The Etymotic ER4XR does not have a battery. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.

Cost

$234
ER4XR
Vista 2
$118
Product image
Product image

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

$300

$350

The Etymotic ER4XR has a price of $234 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $118.
Image of Earbuds & Headphones
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones

Key similarities

Chevron down

Build Quality

9.0
ER4XR
Vista 2
9.0
The Etymotic ER4XR and Jaybird Vista 2 both have excellent build quality.

Give feedback

We’re constantly working to improve.

How the Etymotic ER4XR and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones

Chevron down

Spec Comparison

Chevron down
Etymotic ER4XRJaybird Vista 2
Etymotic ER4XRJaybird Vista 2

GENERAL

Price
$234
$118
Brand
EtymoticJaybird
Release Date
June 1, 2016June 1, 2021
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
8/106.4/10
Phone Calls Score
4.8/108/10
Gaming Score
6.3/105.3/10
TV and Video Score
7.4/105.6/10
Exercise Score
4.1/1010/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A6 Hours
Wireless charging
N/AYes
Charging time
N/A3 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5
Case Battery Life
N/A24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
9.1/107/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A7/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
6/107.9/10
Size
SmallLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4 Grams6.7 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

Shopping

Chevron down

Etymotic ER4XR

See more

Dig into reviews and images

What HiFi?

What HiFi? | May 2015
"The Etymotic ER4XRs' top qualities are the detail and definition of the midrange, rewarding the closest listening. While the soundstage is large rather than gigantic, the excellent separation and spatial precision mean you can dive deep into music just as much as when wearing a pair of full-size open-backed headphones."

Jaybird Vista 2

See more

Dig into reviews and images

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."

Get a great deal on the Etymotic ER4XR or the Jaybird Vista 2

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.

Give feedback

We're constantly perfecting our model

Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in

Chevron down

FAQs

Chevron down

FAQs about earbuds and headphones

Questions about PerfectRec >

Why trust us

Chevron down
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.

By the numbers

108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
122,900
Recommendations made
18,435
Consumer hours saved

About the Earbuds or Headphones team

Joe Golden, Ph.D

CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Jason Lew

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.

Chandradeep Chowdhury

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.

Luis Torres

Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.

Featured in

Color LTT LogoGeekwire logo9to5 Mac logoPhone Arena LogoColor Daring Fireball logo