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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds are a strong choice for exercise as they are sweatproof, have a secure fit with included silicone fins, and offer active noise cancelling, which is great for noisy environments. Their built-in controls are highly rated and they have a robust build quality, alongside being dustproof and with good portability due to their size. If you take lots of calls or need versatility for various activities, these might be worth the extra investment. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD 400S headphones excel in comfort and have a higher mic quality score, making them excellent for calls and meetings. They're wired with a detachable cable, which could be a plus if you prefer a stable connection without worrying about battery life. They're also foldable with decent sound isolation, but they lack the portability, sweatproof feature, and active noise cancelling of the Jaybird Vista 2. If you prioritize comfort and call quality over portability and durability, and want to save money, the Sennheiser HD 400S could be the better choice. 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 Sennheiser HD 400S
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.1
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.2
8.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
7.6
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is good.
TV and Video
5.6
7.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.3
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 400S does not have a battery.
Cost
$118
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the Sennheiser HD 400S costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser HD 400S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
8.0
8.2
The Sennheiser HD 400S and Jaybird Vista 2 are both very good for phone calls.
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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the Sennheiser HD 400S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Jaybird Vista 2 | Sennheiser HD 400S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | January 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 213 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."
Sennheiser HD 400S
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Jim | August 2022
"Sennheiser has done it again. The HD 400S performs well beyond its price range and is one of the better budget model headphones I’ve tried. It has very few bells and whistles and offers a simple means of listening that still delivers amazing clarity and quality. If you need a good first pair of headphones or need something that you can take out of the house, then the HD 400S is definitely for 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 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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