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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value exceptional sound quality and are willing to invest in a premium set for at-home listening, the Focal Elex, despite its higher price, offers a superior auditory experience ideal for audiophiles. However, for those with an active lifestyle or who need versatility and portability, the wireless and durable Jaybird Vista 2, with its convenient features like sweat resistance and a charging case, would be a more practical choice, especially considering its lower cost. The Elex lacks the convenience for on-the-go use due to its size and need for an amplifier, while the Vista 2 won't match the Elex in sound fidelity but excels in outdoor or sports use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Good for music
- Very 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
7.7
6.3
The Focal Elex is good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
6.9
5.2
The Focal Elex is only fair for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Elex is good.
TV and Video
8.3
5.6
The Focal Elex is very good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
7.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Focal Elex does not have a battery. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$749
$118
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The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $118.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Elex and Jaybird Vista 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Focal Elex and the Jaybird Vista 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Elex | Jaybird Vista 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $118 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Jaybird | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | 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 | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 6.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Focal Elex
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Golden Sound
Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
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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