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Updated January 10, 2024·

If portability and use during exercise are top priorities, Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds are a better choice as they are designed for an active lifestyle with sweat and dust resistance, and they also score highly for use during exercise. However, for extended listening sessions, especially calls, meetings, and gaming where microphone quality is key, the Rode NTH-100M headphones excel with superior mic quality and comfort but at a higher price. The Rode NTH-100M headphones lack wireless functionality which limits their portability compared to the wireless Jaybird Vista 2. If sound quality for music is crucial, Jaybird may be slightly ahead, but Rode offers better noise isolation for travel. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
  • Best in class for exercise
  • Very good for air travel
  • Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100M
  • Very good for music
  • Best in class for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

6.3
Vista 2
NTH-100M
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.

Gaming

5.2
Vista 2
NTH-100M
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.

Phone Calls

8.0
Vista 2
NTH-100M
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is very good.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.0
Vista 2
NTH-100M
7.6
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.

TV and Video

5.6
Vista 2
NTH-100M
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Vista 2
NTH-100M
5.3
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Vista 2
NTH-100M
N/A
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.

Cost

$118
Vista 2
NTH-100M
$189
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The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.

Build Quality

9.0
Vista 2
NTH-100M
8.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Jaybird Vista 2Rode NTH-100M
Jaybird Vista 2Rode NTH-100M

GENERAL

Price
$118
$189
Brand
JaybirdRode
Release Date
June 1, 2021January 1, 2023
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
6.4/108.2/10
Phone Calls Score
8/109.5/10
Gaming Score
5.3/109/10
TV and Video Score
5.6/107.8/10
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
7/105.3/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/1010/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
7.9/107.6/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
6.7 Grams349.2 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedBoom

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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."

Rode NTH-100M

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PC Gamer

Kizito Katawonga | March 2023
"The NTH-100M is a closed-back headset aimed at professional audiophiles—streamers, podcasters and content creators included—looking for masterful audio and a detachable 'broadcast-grade' microphone."

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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 Rode

Rode is an Australian audio equipment manufacturer. Rode was founded in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, transitioning into its modern brand in 1990, and it’s mainly known for their high-end microphones and audio production equipment. In 2022 they entered into the headphone market with their NTH-100 closed back headphone which was received with very good reviews from the community.

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