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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wireless design and need earbuds that are great for exercise and have active noise cancelling, the Jaybird Vista 2 is an excellent choice; their portability and sweatproof certification make them ideal for active users. However, for gaming and an immersive experience with virtual surround sound, the Razer Kraken V3 headphones would be more suitable, although they are wired and less portable. The Vista 2 also offers a better experience for calls and meetings, while the Kraken's built-in boom microphone ensures clear communication. Neither are optimal for TV due to potential latency issues. 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 Razer Kraken V3
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.2
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
4.7
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken V3 is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$118
$70
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 4.1/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Jaybird Vista 2
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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."
Razer Kraken V3
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Soundguys
Sam Smart | November 2022
"This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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