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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds offer higher build quality, better controls, and an excellent score for use during exercise thanks to their sweatproof and dustproof features. They also have active noise cancelling and customizable sound through an app. The Koss Porta Pro headphones are less expensive, provide good sound quality with open-back design for a natural soundstage, but they lack a microphone, noise isolation, and are not intended for exercise or travel due to their size and lack of sweatproof and dustproof capabilities. If you're active or need noise cancellation, the Jaybird Vista 2 is more suitable; for casual listening at a lower cost, consider the Koss Porta Pro. 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 Koss Porta Pro
  • Very good for music
  • Good for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

6.3
Vista 2
Porta Pro
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro is very good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.

Gaming

5.2
Vista 2
Porta Pro
6.4
The Koss Porta Pro is only fair for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.

Phone Calls

8.0
Vista 2
Porta Pro
4.3
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.0
Vista 2
Porta Pro
6.8
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.

TV and Video

5.6
Vista 2
Porta Pro
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Vista 2
Porta Pro
2.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Vista 2
Porta Pro
N/A
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery.

Cost

$118
Vista 2
Porta Pro
$49
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The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the Koss Porta Pro costs $49.

Build Quality

9.0
Vista 2
Porta Pro
6.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair build quality.
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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the Koss Porta Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Jaybird Vista 2Koss Porta Pro
Jaybird Vista 2Koss Porta Pro

GENERAL

Price
$118
$49
Brand
JaybirdKoss
Release Date
June 1, 2021January 1, 1984
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
6.4/108.3/10
Phone Calls Score
8/104.3/10
Gaming Score
5.3/106.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.6/107.7/10
Exercise Score
10/104.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
6 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
YesN/A
Charging time
3 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5N/A
Case Battery Life
24N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/106/10
Comfort score
7.9/107/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
6.7 Grams63.5 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

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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."

Koss Porta Pro

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Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."

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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 Koss

Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.

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