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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jaybird Vista 2 are wireless stemless earbuds with active noise cancelling, making them suitable for exercise as they are sweatproof and dustproof, and they offer a secure fit with silicone fins. They provide a good degree of portability and noise isolation for travel. If you make calls frequently or exercise a lot, these could be a good choice. The Philips SHP9500 are wired over-ear headphones that produce a higher quality sound with a better soundstage, more suitable for critical listening and watching TV. They are extremely comfortable but not designed for mobile use or exercising, lacking features like sweat resistance and portability. 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 Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.2
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
4.9
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips SHP9500 is very good.
TV and Video
5.6
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent 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 Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$118
$48
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 4.4/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/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."
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Brian Stone | April 2020
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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