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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for versatility and don't mind spending more, the Jaybird Vista 2 offers active noise cancellation, a secure fit for rigorous activities, and is sweatproof, making it great for sports and commuting. However, if your priority is sound quality for music listening and you're on a budget, the KZ ZSN Pro might be compelling with its detailed audio reproduction, although it lacks the noise cancellation and workout-friendly design of the Vista 2. Remember, choosing earbuds often comes down to whether you value specific features like noise cancellation and durability over affordability and sound fidelity for the price. 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 KZ ZSN Pro
Good for music
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3/10
7.7/10
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.2/10
6.0/10
The KZ ZSN Pro is only fair for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0/10
3.1/10
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0/10
4.9/10
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.4/10
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
5.3/10
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro does not have a battery.
Cost
$118
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The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the KZ ZSN Pro costs $25.
"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."
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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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