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Updated April 11, 2024·
Considering the price, if cost is a defining factor for you, you might prefer the Jaybird Vista 2, as they're labeled at a lower midrange price and generally cost significantly less than the premium-priced JBL Live Beam 3. If you're an active individual or athlete, the Jaybird Vista 2 is tailored for exercise with a secure fit, sweatproof and dustproof certifications, making it the best choice for sports and workouts. However, if you're looking for earbuds with more advanced features such as a high-quality codec (LDAC) for better sound quality, wireless charging, and a smart charging case with an LED touch display, you might find the JBL Live Beam 3 more appealing, despite the higher price. Keep in mind, though, for gaming or watching TV, both have poor scores, so they might not be the best options for those activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.8
The JBL Live Beam 3 is good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.2
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
5.9
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.3
The JBL Live Beam 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life.
Cost
$118
$216
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The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the JBL Live Beam 3 costs $216.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Beam 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.2
5.4
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Jaybird Vista 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Jaybird Vista 2 are both poor for TV and video.
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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the JBL Live Beam 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | JBL Live Beam 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $216 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | June 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 8.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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 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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