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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you often exercise, the Jaybird Vista 2 offers a more wallet-friendly option with superior exercise use and similar overall sound and build quality to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. The Vista 2 also has a longer battery life and is both sweatproof and dustproof. However, if you're looking for higher sound quality during calls and meetings, gaming, or watching TV and video, along with better noise isolation, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stands out and supports a unique codec for low-latency, high-quality audio. Lastly, the Galaxy Buds come with wireless charging, a compact size, and an ear/head detection feature not found on the Jaybirds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.2
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
7.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
8.4
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good.
TV and Video
5.6
7.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.8 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$118
$188
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The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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