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Updated January 10, 2024·
If superior audio quality is your priority, the Focal Bathys, with superior sound quality, a more immersive soundstage, and better performance for music, are an excellent choice, though they come at a higher price. These are more suitable for listening at home or during air travel due to their over-ear design and active noise cancelling. If you're active and need earbuds that can handle exercise and outdoor conditions, the Jaybird Vista 2 is a more affordable, sweatproof, and dustproof option with a snug fit; however, they may not match the audio fidelity of the Bathys. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class 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
8.0
6.3
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.2
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
10.0
5.6
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
31.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$118
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The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $118.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Bathys and Jaybird Vista 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $118 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 10/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 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 | 6.5/10 | 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 | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | May 2023
"As much as I hesitate to recommend a headphone that sells for $800 USD, if you’re looking for the best sound quality you can find in the ANC space: it’s the Focal Bathys."
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 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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