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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize sound quality for music and need earbuds that excel during exercise with features like sweatproof and dustproof certifications, the Jaybird Vista 2 would be a better fit. However, if you're on a tighter budget and want longer battery life with the convenience of on-ear headphones, the JBL 510BT seems more suitable. The Vista 2 also offers active noise cancelling for better noise isolation and an app with sound customization, which the JBL lacks. Consider the Vista 2 if you're looking for a more durable, exercise-friendly option with higher sound quality for music, despite the higher price. Give Feedback

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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
Advantages of the JBL 510BT
  • The JBL 510BT has no clear advantages over the Jaybird Vista 2.

Key differences

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Phone Calls

8.0
Vista 2
510BT
5.1
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.0
Vista 2
510BT
5.6
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Vista 2
510BT
5.3
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Vista 2
510BT
38.0 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life.

Cost

$118
Vista 2
510BT
$30
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The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the JBL 510BT costs $30.

Build Quality

9.0
Vista 2
510BT
6.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

6.3
Vista 2
510BT
6.2
The Jaybird Vista 2 and JBL 510BT are both only fair for music.

Gaming

5.2
Vista 2
510BT
5.4
The JBL 510BT and Jaybird Vista 2 are both poor for gaming.

TV and Video

5.6
Vista 2
510BT
5.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 and JBL 510BT are both poor for TV and video.

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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the JBL 510BT compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Jaybird Vista 2JBL 510BT
Jaybird Vista 2JBL 510BT

GENERAL

Price
$118
$30
Brand
JaybirdJBL
Release Date
June 1, 2021February 1, 2021
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.4/106.2/10
Phone Calls Score
8/105.2/10
Gaming Score
5.3/105.5/10
TV and Video Score
5.6/105.6/10
Exercise Score
10/105.8/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
6 Hours38 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
3 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
55
Case Battery Life
24N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/105.3/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/106.5/10
Comfort score
7.9/105.5/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
6.7 Grams158.7 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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."

JBL 510BT

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Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."

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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.

About JBL

JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

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