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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds offer great sound quality for music, are sweat and dustproof, boast active noise cancelling, and have customizable controls via an app, making them excellent for exercise. However, they might not be the best for gaming or watching TV due to potential latency issues. The Koss Porta Pro headphones, while often less expensive, provide a good audio experience with an open-back design that is not ideal for noisy environments as they let in ambient sound. They're more comfortable for long listening sessions but are not sweatproof, lack noise cancellation, and aren't as portable or exercise-friendly as the Jaybird Vista 2. 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 (with mic)
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.2
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
6.1
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
6.8
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$118
$60
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$100
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The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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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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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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