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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and robust features for exercise, go for the Jaybird Vista 2; they're also sweatproof, dustproof, and have active noise canceling. However, they have less suitable sound quality for critical listening when compared to Sennheisers. On the other hand, the Sennheiser CX300S, while generally less expensive, offers wired connectivity with potentially more stable audio transmission, which might make them a bit better for TV and video but without the convenience of wireless use and exercise suitability. Neither are specifically optimized for calls and meetings or gaming due to their respective sound latency and microphone quality. 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 Sennheiser CX300S
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
6.9
The Sennheiser CX300S and Jaybird Vista 2 are both only fair for music, though the Sennheiser CX300S is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.2
6.1
The Sennheiser CX300S is only fair for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
3.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
4.7
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.3
The Sennheiser CX300S is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser CX300S does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$50
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $80 and the Sennheiser CX300S costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser CX300S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
7.0
7.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Sennheiser CX300S are both good for noise reduction.
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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the Sennheiser CX300S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | Sennheiser CX300S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | February 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 12 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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Carroll Moore | April 2019
"Sennheiser offers impressive bang for your buck when it comes to the CX 300S. Built like a tank and sounding surprisingly good for such a budget-minded earphone, the CX 300S out-classes many of its would-be competitors. Functional but beautiful, it’s the perfect in-ear listening solution for anyone who wants to hear everything and look good doing it."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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