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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch sound and comfort for a variety of settings including air travel and general use, the Sony WF1000XM4 stands out with its superior noise cancellation and overall higher audio quality. However, while it has a better soundstage for music, it comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, the Jaybird Vista 2 is a more budget-friendly option that excels during exercise with its sweatproof and dustproof features. It also offers a longer battery life per charge, which can be important if you spend long periods away from a charger. Moreover, the Jaybird is equipped with an app equalizer and controls customization if you prefer tweaking the listening experience to your liking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
- Excellent for music
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.3
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is excellent for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.0
6.7
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
10.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM4 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$220
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $80 and the Sony WF1000XM4 costs $220.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.2
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Jaybird Vista 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony WF1000XM4 to be only fair for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Build Quality
9.0
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jaybird Vista 2 to have excellent build quality, while the Sony WF1000XM4 has very good build quality.
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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the Sony WF1000XM4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Jaybird Vista 2 | Sony WF1000XM4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $220 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 6.5 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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What HiFi? | March 2023
"The headphones deliver a satisfying user experience, class-leading battery life, some of the best noise-cancelling we’ve heard in this category, and absolutely stunning sound quality."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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