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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is to have earbuds that are excellent for exercise due to their sweatproof and dustproof design, and you need best-in-class performance during workouts, the Jaybird Vista 2 would be better suited for you. They also feature active noise cancelling, providing better noise isolation, and have a longer battery life with wireless charging capabilities, which can be quite convenient. On the other hand, the JBL Tune Flex offers a low latency mode which might be more suitable if you're into gaming or watching videos. However, the JBL lacks active noise cancelling and isn't dustproof or sweatproof certified, potentially making them less ideal for strenuous activities or travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
Advantages of the JBL Tune Flex
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.3
The JBL Tune Flex is good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.2
8.5
The JBL Tune Flex is very good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
6.3
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Tune Flex is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
7.8
The JBL Tune Flex is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Cost
$118
$60
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the JBL Tune Flex costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune Flex has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 and JBL Tune Flex are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jaybird Vista 2 to be good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune Flex is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune Flex has 6.5 hours of battery life.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | JBL Tune Flex |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | September 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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MajorHiFi
Gabby Bloch | May 2023
"JBL is offering a similar design and arguably better resolution than the more expensive AirPods 3rd Generation. Add to that a comfortable and versatile fit, an equalizer and pretty decent ANC, and you’ve got a quality wireless earphone. I would have loved longer battery life and more crystal calls, but for the price, you can’t complain. A solid deal overall."
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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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