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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 Sony WH-CH520
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.6
The Sony WH-CH520 is good for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.2
8.8
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
6.7
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Sony WH-CH520 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
8.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WH-CH520 is very good.
TV and Video
5.6
8.2
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
4.6
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Sony WH-CH520 is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
52.0 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-CH520 has 52 hours of battery life.
Cost
$118
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the Sony WH-CH520 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Sony WH-CH520 has good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | Sony WH-CH520 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 52 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.9 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
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 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 147.41 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Sony WH-CH520
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Christian Thomas | September 2023
"If you’re looking for headphones that simply do what you ask them to: the Sony WH-CH520 is a decent option, even if it isn’t very exciting. Sony’s WH-CHXXX line fits this role quite well, and the WH-CH520 offers a decent raft of quality-of-life updates over its predecessor that should keep listeners happy. If the Sony WH-CH520 were a car, it’d be the boring-but-safe commuter compact."
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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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