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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a secure fit for sports and want earbuds that are highly portable, the Jaybird Vista 2 might be your best choice; they are better suited for an active lifestyle, providing a good seal to keep them stable during movements. However, if you need a microphone that performs better in noisy environments, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless with its boom mic might serve you better, especially for calls. Additionally, if you prefer over-ear headphones that can potentially offer more comfort for extended use and better noise isolation, the JLab option may be preferable. Keep in mind the Jaybird Vista 2 offers a more rugged, water-resistant design which could be crucial if you often use them outdoors or plan to sweat a lot. 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 JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.2
8.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
7.3
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
7.9
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
TV and Video
5.6
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.3
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
60.0 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life.
Cost
$118
$79
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The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless costs $79.
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Key similarities
Music
6.3
6.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Jaybird Vista 2 are both only fair for music.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 and JLab JBuds Work Wireless both have excellent build quality.
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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | JLab JBuds Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 60 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 158 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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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Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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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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