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Calculated Shard: 145 (from laksa025)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa145.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.androidcentral.com/jaybird-vista-review\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.androidcentral.com/jaybird-vista-review\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-vista-review","crawl_time":1776045346,"first_indexed_time":1564563517,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,androidcentral!www,\/jaybird-vista-review s443","src_root_hash":"9803532851133991545","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Jaybird Vista truly wireless earbuds review: Running on air | Android Central","meta_descriptions":["Jaybird's latest truly wireless earbuds are lightweight, waterproof, and sound great."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The 'Vista' brand should be beyond repair, damaged by an operating system few miss (and fewer used). So it was surprising that the name's audacious revival should come from none other than Jaybird, whose Run,\nTarah\nand\nX-series\nearbuds have been favorites of the running class for many years.\nJaybird's Vista earbuds are\ntruly wireless\n, which means like the Run and Run XT before it, and popularized by\nApple\n's AirPods, they are not connected by wires. It also means they can be used independently. But unlike the Run series, Vista is incredibly light and conveniently magnetic. And unlike the AirPods, they actually sound great.\nAt $180, they're not cheap, but they're also pretty compelling for the right kind of person. Are\nyou\nthat person? Let's find out.\nArticle continues below\nLatest Videos From Android Central\nThe Good\nLightweight and super portable\nFun, bass-heavy sound with right seal\nIPX7 waterproof, rare on truly wireless earbuds\nDecent battery life, plus quick charging via USB-C\nEasy to clean\nThe Bad\nNo auto-pause or \"hear-through\" feature\nDefault sound profile\nvery\nbass-heavy\nExpensive\nOnly supports SBC code\nJaybird Vista What sounds good\nWhere the Jaybird Run and its sequel, Run XT, were bulky and awkward, Vista is light — almost too light — and simple to use. Like all other truly wireless earbuds, they sit comfortably in a charging case that provides additional battery — in this case, an extra 10 hours to augment the six hours built into each bud — and latch closed with a satisfying magnetic\nsnap\n.\nWhen I say Vista is light, I mean\nall\nof it: each bud weighs just six grams, and the case is a svelte 45g. While the case, which charges via USB-C and has an external charging LED and an internal Bluetooth connectivity button and LED, is slightly longer than the AirPods case, the whole kit doesn't feel any less convenient to travel around with. The case I'd been stuffing into my pockets for the past few months, Jabra's Elite 65t, feels almost bulbous in comparison.\nBe an expert in 5 minutes\nGet the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android\nThankfully, Jaybird's employed strong magnets to latch the buds to the case when they're not in use; even a forceful upside-down shake won't dislodge them. Being sports-focused, the earbuds can withstand being completely immersed in water, but the more important metric is that they're not going to wear down from the inevitable prodigious amounts of sweat making contact with the plastic body and silicon ear tips.\nThere are three tip sizes in the box, but that doesn't really tell the whole story; they are relatively rigid, and wrap round the bud's body like a sheath, snapping into place when correctly installed. The default size, middle number two, were perfect for my ears — in fact, the Vista earbuds are more comfortable than any previous Jaybird headphones I've worn.\nThey sound pretty good, too. The default profile is\nvery\nbass-heavy, at least to my bass-friendly ears — think quantity over quality in this regard — but Jaybird's Personal EQ feature, easy to access in the Android or iOS app, tames some of that bloated low-end. Once properly equalized, Vista sounds quite good for a pair of truly wireless earbuds; they're tuned for punchy rock or hip-hop, so don't expect tight treble or a super-wide soundstage, but the sound isn't fatiguing. They sound about on par with the Jaybird X4s, though the company says the 6mm drivers are brand new for this product.\nThe Jaybird Vistas are comfortable, lightweight and fun to wear, and they sound better than their tiny size would suggest.\nWith the redesign, Jaybird's also modernizing some of the more finicky aspects of the Run series; there's no longer a master\/companion relationship between the two earbuds, so either can be used completely independently. As a result, the single button on each base is by default configured to perform the same things — single press for play\/pause, double press for next track, triple press for previous track, and long press for power off. The taps can be reconfigured for Google Assistant or to adjust volume, but you'll need to dig into the app for that.\nGraciously, the new platform comes with major improvements to connection quality and latency; unlike with the Run, which I had to shelve almost immediately after my review due to lingering connectivity issues, Vista is just plain solid. No dropouts, no garbling, no latency while watching video. It connects to the previous device every time and stays connected.\nThis\nis the experience I want from a pair of truly wireless earbuds.\nJaybird advertises six hours of battery life per bud, plus an extra 10 hours from the case. I got close to that twice in my testing, around five hours and 45 minutes the first time and just over five and a half hours the second time. While the case lacks wireless charging, I'm pretty happy with the 16-hour combined uptime and USB C-based fast charging, which offers an hour of listening with a five-minute top-up.\nI'm also pretty happy with the fact that, while running, neither Vista earbud budges. They stay put thanks to a thoughtful design that offers decent amounts of passive noise cancelation and an ear fin that keeps the bud in place. That I can simply run the earbud under a stream of water after a workout to clean it, too, is a bonus.\nJaybird Vista What sounds off\nJaybird did a lot of things right with the Vista earbuds, but in its quest to keep size down and complexity low, it eschewed a bunch of features I grew used to on other products like the Jabra Elite 65t. For starters, it doesn't auto-pause when removed from the ear, because there's no proximity sensor on board. That means when you inevitably have to remove one of the buds to talk to someone, you have to remember to pause the music beforehand.\nJaybird decided to forego extra features, like auto-pause or an ambient mode, to keep size and weight down.\nAnd unlike competitors like the\nGalaxy Buds\nand aforementioned Jabras, Jaybird didn't include a \"hear-through\" feature that utilizes the microphone in each ear to pump in outside sound and avoid having the remove the earbud in the first place. Considering the amount of passive isolation these things provide, I'm not happy with these omissions.\nSimilarly, the headphones only support the legacy SBC Bluetooth audio codec, so forget about higher-bandwidth options like AAC and\naptX\n. This obviously affects sound quality, though perhaps not enough that the average person will notice, especially while listening to low-bandwidth streaming music.\nI'm also not enamored of the mediocre microphone quality on the Vista; I wasn't expecting active noise cancelation in a pair of truly wireless earbuds this small, but call recipients complained of distracting amounts of background noise, even when I was in a relatively quiet environment.\nFinally, the current firmware has a maximum volume level that's quite a bit lower than most of Vista's competitors. While Jaybird assured me the issue will be corrected in an upcoming software update, I find myself having to maximize the volume on both the phone and the buds just to listen at comfortable levels outdoors. (I made sure the problem wasn't my phone as I got the same result on the Huawei P30 Pro, Pixel 3a, iPhone XS and Galaxy S10.)\nUpdate, November 2019:\nA recent firmware update fixed the low maximum volume issue, so it's mostly fine now, though still a few decibels below what many other earbuds offer. While walking down the street I usually had to crank the volume to 95-100%, which doesn't leave much breathing room for louder environments. Still, a massive improvement over the shipping firmware.\nThe competition Jaybird Beats Bose\nNo product in this category sits alone in 2019, so it's worth going over some of Jaybird's competition. While the Run series is being discontinued, Jaybird's other wrap-around headphones offer virtually the same sound quality, comfort and ruggedness at much lower costs; the\nexcellent X4 headphones\nare down to just $100 right now. The more luxurious\nTarah Pros\nare even $20 cheaper than the Vista at $160.\nStill, nothing beats the actual freedom of truly wireless headphones, which is why it's worth talking about Under Armour's\nJBL True Wireless Flash headphones\n. They're similarly IPX7 rated and, at $170, identically priced, but they're\nmuch\nbigger and heavier, and charge via Micro-USB. Still, they sound fuller and richer than Jaybird's offering, and have bass that's both smoother and more accurate, and they offer ambient passthrough.\nI've mentioned\nJabra's Elite 65t truly wireless earbuds\na number of times in this review because until now they've been my go-to choice for city-street listening. With an IP55 rating, they're not as secure against water and sweat as the Vistas, but they can withstand a rainstorm, and I prefer their sound profile. They charge with Micro-USB, though, which is why I made keep using the Jaybirds as my daily drivers for the foreseeable future.\nOther competitors in the space that can't be ignored: Bose's well-received but expensive and aging\nSoundSport Free\n. At $200, I wouldn't recommend them anymore; they're heavy and obnoxiously big, and are coming up on two years old so they lack a lot of the amenities that come with newer headphones. I\nwould\nrecommend taking a look at Beats' new\nPowerBeats Pro\n, though: despite costing $250, they have incredible sound, nearly twice the battery life of the Jaybird Vistas, and come with secure earhooks to ensure a good fit. But $250 is $80 more than the Vistas, and I really don't think you're getting that much more in value.\nJaybird Vista Should you buy them?\nAt $180, Vista is Jaybird's most expensive and most mainstream product. You're getting comfortable, great-sounding earbuds with awesome battery life and solid connectivity that are also waterproof\nand\nlive in a relatively tiny case. What's missing is annoying more than devastating.\nIf you can justify the cost, the Vistas are easy to love and even easier to slip in a pocket. You don't have to be a runner to enjoy them, but if you are one they'll probably last you a long time.\nUpdate, November 2019:\nThis review was updated with new information about maximum volume related to a recent firmware update.\nDaniel Bader\nDaniel Bader was a former Android Central Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor for iMore and Windows Central. ","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/sb.scorecardresearch.com\/p\/?c1=2&c2=10055482&cv=4.4.0&cj=1)\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-vista-review#main)\n\nOpen menu\n\n[![Android Central](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg) Android Central](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/)\n\nUS Edition ![flag of US](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/androidcentral\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/US.svg)\n\n[![US Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/androidcentral\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/US.svg)US](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-vista-review)\n\n[![UK Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/androidcentral\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/GB.svg)UK](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-vista-review)\n\n[![AU Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/androidcentral\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/AU.svg)Australia](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-vista-review)\n\n[![CA Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/androidcentral\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/CA.svg)Canada](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-vista-review)\n\n[![IN Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/androidcentral\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/IN.svg)India](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-vista-review)\n\n[RSS](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/feeds.xml)\n\nSign in\n\n- View Profile\n- Sign out\n\nSearch\n\n- [Phones](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones)\n  - 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[Accessories](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/accessories)\n2. [Audio](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/accessories\/audio)\n3. [Earbuds](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/accessories\/audio\/earbuds)\n\n# Jaybird Vista truly wireless earbuds review: Running on air\n[Reviews](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/reviews)\n\nBy [Daniel Bader](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/author\/daniel-bader)\n\nlast updated\n\nNovember 16, 2021\n\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Here’s how it works](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/about).\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QenxXGwr6pGMmrfpmmhTSZ.jpg)\n\nThe 'Vista' brand should be beyond repair, damaged by an operating system few miss (and fewer used). So it was surprising that the name's audacious revival should come from none other than Jaybird, whose Run, [Tarah](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-tarah-review) and [X-series](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-x4-review) earbuds have been favorites of the running class for many years.\n\nJaybird's Vista earbuds are [truly wireless](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/best-wireless-earbuds), which means like the Run and Run XT before it, and popularized by [Apple](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/tag\/apple)'s AirPods, they are not connected by wires. It also means they can be used independently. But unlike the Run series, Vista is incredibly light and conveniently magnetic. And unlike the AirPods, they actually sound great.\n\nAt \\$180, they're not cheap, but they're also pretty compelling for the right kind of person. Are *you* that person? Let's find out.\n\nArticle continues below\n\nLatest Videos From Android Central\n\nYou may like\n\n- [![The Sony WF-1000XM5 in Platinum Silver compared to the Sony WF-1000XM6 in Black. ](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PsHxC3976c8vbrTkpzfioU.jpg) I've tested dozens of wireless earbuds, and these are the pairs you should buy](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/best-wireless-earbuds)\n- [![Huawei FreeClip 2 review on Android Central](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JkPCp3RLEBLRiKaCzo2kc.jpg) Huawei's FreeClip 2 are the most comfortable (and best-sounding) open earbuds I used yet](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/accessories\/audio\/huawei-freeclip-2-best-sounding-open-earbuds-2026)\n- [![The Sony LinkBuds Clip in the Greige colorway.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZvLBAnwKaiy33iwGZvaB.jpg) I tried Sony's new LinkBuds Clip, and they're open earbuds for the masses](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/accessories\/earbuds\/i-tried-sonys-new-linkbuds-clip)\n\n**The Good**\n\n- Lightweight and super portable\n- Fun, bass-heavy sound with right seal\n- IPX7 waterproof, rare on truly wireless earbuds\n- Decent battery life, plus quick charging via USB-C\n- Easy to clean\n\n**The Bad**\n\n- No auto-pause or \"hear-through\" feature\n- Default sound profile *very* bass-heavy\n- Expensive\n- Only supports SBC code\n## Jaybird Vista What sounds good\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyin4PLYyWDeGfpr2E22HM.jpg)\n\nWhere the Jaybird Run and its sequel, Run XT, were bulky and awkward, Vista is light — almost too light — and simple to use. Like all other truly wireless earbuds, they sit comfortably in a charging case that provides additional battery — in this case, an extra 10 hours to augment the six hours built into each bud — and latch closed with a satisfying magnetic *snap*.\n\nWhen I say Vista is light, I mean *all* of it: each bud weighs just six grams, and the case is a svelte 45g. While the case, which charges via USB-C and has an external charging LED and an internal Bluetooth connectivity button and LED, is slightly longer than the AirPods case, the whole kit doesn't feel any less convenient to travel around with. The case I'd been stuffing into my pockets for the past few months, Jabra's Elite 65t, feels almost bulbous in comparison.\n\nBe an expert in 5 minutes\n\nGet the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android\n\nBy signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/)  and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/privacy-policy\\\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mm6f47mtUJcatgxrC6Mc4H.jpg)\n\nThankfully, Jaybird's employed strong magnets to latch the buds to the case when they're not in use; even a forceful upside-down shake won't dislodge them. Being sports-focused, the earbuds can withstand being completely immersed in water, but the more important metric is that they're not going to wear down from the inevitable prodigious amounts of sweat making contact with the plastic body and silicon ear tips.\n\nThere are three tip sizes in the box, but that doesn't really tell the whole story; they are relatively rigid, and wrap round the bud's body like a sheath, snapping into place when correctly installed. The default size, middle number two, were perfect for my ears — in fact, the Vista earbuds are more comfortable than any previous Jaybird headphones I've worn.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtXFx2gRY7REiCbBQk3HEG.jpg)\n\nThey sound pretty good, too. The default profile is *very* bass-heavy, at least to my bass-friendly ears — think quantity over quality in this regard — but Jaybird's Personal EQ feature, easy to access in the Android or iOS app, tames some of that bloated low-end. Once properly equalized, Vista sounds quite good for a pair of truly wireless earbuds; they're tuned for punchy rock or hip-hop, so don't expect tight treble or a super-wide soundstage, but the sound isn't fatiguing. They sound about on par with the Jaybird X4s, though the company says the 6mm drivers are brand new for this product.\n\nWhat to read next\n\n- [![Status Audio Pro X review on Android Central](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hUm5Mk3om7LnRLdRAQiFK9.jpg) Why wait for the Sony WF-1000XM6? 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As a result, the single button on each base is by default configured to perform the same things — single press for play\/pause, double press for next track, triple press for previous track, and long press for power off. The taps can be reconfigured for Google Assistant or to adjust volume, but you'll need to dig into the app for that.\n\nGraciously, the new platform comes with major improvements to connection quality and latency; unlike with the Run, which I had to shelve almost immediately after my review due to lingering connectivity issues, Vista is just plain solid. No dropouts, no garbling, no latency while watching video. It connects to the previous device every time and stays connected. *This* is the experience I want from a pair of truly wireless earbuds.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/spHVLvaJmAaF6KMV4Ji8pR.jpg)\n\nJaybird advertises six hours of battery life per bud, plus an extra 10 hours from the case. I got close to that twice in my testing, around five hours and 45 minutes the first time and just over five and a half hours the second time. While the case lacks wireless charging, I'm pretty happy with the 16-hour combined uptime and USB C-based fast charging, which offers an hour of listening with a five-minute top-up.\n\nI'm also pretty happy with the fact that, while running, neither Vista earbud budges. They stay put thanks to a thoughtful design that offers decent amounts of passive noise cancelation and an ear fin that keeps the bud in place. That I can simply run the earbud under a stream of water after a workout to clean it, too, is a bonus.\n\n## Jaybird Vista What sounds off\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rgMWVcevmYuyGi3HZMfDMF.jpg)\n\nJaybird did a lot of things right with the Vista earbuds, but in its quest to keep size down and complexity low, it eschewed a bunch of features I grew used to on other products like the Jabra Elite 65t. For starters, it doesn't auto-pause when removed from the ear, because there's no proximity sensor on board. That means when you inevitably have to remove one of the buds to talk to someone, you have to remember to pause the music beforehand.\n\n> Jaybird decided to forego extra features, like auto-pause or an ambient mode, to keep size and weight down.\n\nAnd unlike competitors like the [Galaxy Buds](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/samsung-galaxy-buds-review) and aforementioned Jabras, Jaybird didn't include a \"hear-through\" feature that utilizes the microphone in each ear to pump in outside sound and avoid having the remove the earbud in the first place. Considering the amount of passive isolation these things provide, I'm not happy with these omissions.\n\nSimilarly, the headphones only support the legacy SBC Bluetooth audio codec, so forget about higher-bandwidth options like AAC and [aptX](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/aptx-vs-aptx-hd-whats-difference). This obviously affects sound quality, though perhaps not enough that the average person will notice, especially while listening to low-bandwidth streaming music.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgtcfJWzrYWdxWpNgjJYRk.jpg)\n\nI'm also not enamored of the mediocre microphone quality on the Vista; I wasn't expecting active noise cancelation in a pair of truly wireless earbuds this small, but call recipients complained of distracting amounts of background noise, even when I was in a relatively quiet environment.\n\n~~Finally, the current firmware has a maximum volume level that's quite a bit lower than most of Vista's competitors. While Jaybird assured me the issue will be corrected in an upcoming software update, I find myself having to maximize the volume on both the phone and the buds just to listen at comfortable levels outdoors. (I made sure the problem wasn't my phone as I got the same result on the Huawei P30 Pro, Pixel 3a, iPhone XS and Galaxy S10.)~~ **Update, November 2019:** A recent firmware update fixed the low maximum volume issue, so it's mostly fine now, though still a few decibels below what many other earbuds offer. While walking down the street I usually had to crank the volume to 95-100%, which doesn't leave much breathing room for louder environments. Still, a massive improvement over the shipping firmware.\n\n## The competition Jaybird Beats Bose\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pR6DFD7jAgaMfeUtbZxa7U.jpg)\n\nNo product in this category sits alone in 2019, so it's worth going over some of Jaybird's competition. While the Run series is being discontinued, Jaybird's other wrap-around headphones offer virtually the same sound quality, comfort and ruggedness at much lower costs; the [excellent X4 headphones](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FJaybird-Bluetooth-Headphones-Compatible-Smartphones%2Fdp%2FB07GVCZPSJ%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20) are down to just \\$100 right now. The more luxurious [Tarah Pros](https:\/\/www.jaybirdsport.com\/en-us\/tarah-pro.html) are even \\$20 cheaper than the Vista at \\$160.\n\nStill, nothing beats the actual freedom of truly wireless headphones, which is why it's worth talking about Under Armour's [JBL True Wireless Flash headphones](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100048248-17179223?sid=ac-us-1534653210084672364&url=https:\/\/www.jbl.com\/wireless-headphones\/UA+TRUE+WIRELESS+FLASH.html?dwvar_UA_TRUE_WIRELESS_FLASH_color=Black-USA-Current). They're similarly IPX7 rated and, at \\$170, identically priced, but they're *much* bigger and heavier, and charge via Micro-USB. Still, they sound fuller and richer than Jaybird's offering, and have bass that's both smoother and more accurate, and they offer ambient passthrough.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LNGgHjFxNvbrrGSCkArYfW.jpg)\n\nI've mentioned [Jabra's Elite 65t truly wireless earbuds](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FJabra-Enabled-Wireless-Earbuds-Charging%2Fdp%2FB077ZGRVRX%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20) a number of times in this review because until now they've been my go-to choice for city-street listening. With an IP55 rating, they're not as secure against water and sweat as the Vistas, but they can withstand a rainstorm, and I prefer their sound profile. They charge with Micro-USB, though, which is why I made keep using the Jaybirds as my daily drivers for the foreseeable future.\n\nOther competitors in the space that can't be ignored: Bose's well-received but expensive and aging [SoundSport Free](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FBose-SoundSport-Truly-Wireless-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB0748JM8M5%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20). At \\$200, I wouldn't recommend them anymore; they're heavy and obnoxiously big, and are coming up on two years old so they lack a lot of the amenities that come with newer headphones. I *would* recommend taking a look at Beats' new [PowerBeats Pro](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FPowerbeats-Pro-Totally-Wireless-Earphones%2Fdp%2FB07R5QD598%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20), though: despite costing \\$250, they have incredible sound, nearly twice the battery life of the Jaybird Vistas, and come with secure earhooks to ensure a good fit. But \\$250 is \\$80 more than the Vistas, and I really don't think you're getting that much more in value.\n\n## Jaybird Vista Should you buy them?\nAt \\$180, Vista is Jaybird's most expensive and most mainstream product. You're getting comfortable, great-sounding earbuds with awesome battery life and solid connectivity that are also waterproof *and* live in a relatively tiny case. What's missing is annoying more than devastating.\n\nIf you can justify the cost, the Vistas are easy to love and even easier to slip in a pocket. 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Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.\n\nClose\n\nPlease login or signup to comment\n\nPlease wait...\n\nLogin\n\nSign Up","attrs_readable_markdown":"The 'Vista' brand should be beyond repair, damaged by an operating system few miss (and fewer used). So it was surprising that the name's audacious revival should come from none other than Jaybird, whose Run, [Tarah](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-tarah-review) and [X-series](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/jaybird-x4-review) earbuds have been favorites of the running class for many years.\n\nJaybird's Vista earbuds are [truly wireless](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/best-wireless-earbuds), which means like the Run and Run XT before it, and popularized by [Apple](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/tag\/apple)'s AirPods, they are not connected by wires. It also means they can be used independently. But unlike the Run series, Vista is incredibly light and conveniently magnetic. And unlike the AirPods, they actually sound great.\n\nAt \\$180, they're not cheap, but they're also pretty compelling for the right kind of person. Are *you* that person? Let's find out.\n\nArticle continues below\n\nLatest Videos From Android Central\n\n**The Good**\n\n- Lightweight and super portable\n- Fun, bass-heavy sound with right seal\n- IPX7 waterproof, rare on truly wireless earbuds\n- Decent battery life, plus quick charging via USB-C\n- Easy to clean\n\n**The Bad**\n\n- No auto-pause or \"hear-through\" feature\n- Default sound profile *very* bass-heavy\n- Expensive\n- Only supports SBC code\n## Jaybird Vista What sounds good\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyin4PLYyWDeGfpr2E22HM.jpg)\n\nWhere the Jaybird Run and its sequel, Run XT, were bulky and awkward, Vista is light — almost too light — and simple to use. Like all other truly wireless earbuds, they sit comfortably in a charging case that provides additional battery — in this case, an extra 10 hours to augment the six hours built into each bud — and latch closed with a satisfying magnetic *snap*.\n\nWhen I say Vista is light, I mean *all* of it: each bud weighs just six grams, and the case is a svelte 45g. While the case, which charges via USB-C and has an external charging LED and an internal Bluetooth connectivity button and LED, is slightly longer than the AirPods case, the whole kit doesn't feel any less convenient to travel around with. The case I'd been stuffing into my pockets for the past few months, Jabra's Elite 65t, feels almost bulbous in comparison.\n\nBe an expert in 5 minutes\n\nGet the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mm6f47mtUJcatgxrC6Mc4H.jpg)\n\nThankfully, Jaybird's employed strong magnets to latch the buds to the case when they're not in use; even a forceful upside-down shake won't dislodge them. Being sports-focused, the earbuds can withstand being completely immersed in water, but the more important metric is that they're not going to wear down from the inevitable prodigious amounts of sweat making contact with the plastic body and silicon ear tips.\n\nThere are three tip sizes in the box, but that doesn't really tell the whole story; they are relatively rigid, and wrap round the bud's body like a sheath, snapping into place when correctly installed. The default size, middle number two, were perfect for my ears — in fact, the Vista earbuds are more comfortable than any previous Jaybird headphones I've worn.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtXFx2gRY7REiCbBQk3HEG.jpg)\n\nThey sound pretty good, too. The default profile is *very* bass-heavy, at least to my bass-friendly ears — think quantity over quality in this regard — but Jaybird's Personal EQ feature, easy to access in the Android or iOS app, tames some of that bloated low-end. Once properly equalized, Vista sounds quite good for a pair of truly wireless earbuds; they're tuned for punchy rock or hip-hop, so don't expect tight treble or a super-wide soundstage, but the sound isn't fatiguing. They sound about on par with the Jaybird X4s, though the company says the 6mm drivers are brand new for this product.\n\n> The Jaybird Vistas are comfortable, lightweight and fun to wear, and they sound better than their tiny size would suggest.\n\nWith the redesign, Jaybird's also modernizing some of the more finicky aspects of the Run series; there's no longer a master\/companion relationship between the two earbuds, so either can be used completely independently. As a result, the single button on each base is by default configured to perform the same things — single press for play\/pause, double press for next track, triple press for previous track, and long press for power off. The taps can be reconfigured for Google Assistant or to adjust volume, but you'll need to dig into the app for that.\n\nGraciously, the new platform comes with major improvements to connection quality and latency; unlike with the Run, which I had to shelve almost immediately after my review due to lingering connectivity issues, Vista is just plain solid. No dropouts, no garbling, no latency while watching video. It connects to the previous device every time and stays connected. *This* is the experience I want from a pair of truly wireless earbuds.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/spHVLvaJmAaF6KMV4Ji8pR.jpg)\n\nJaybird advertises six hours of battery life per bud, plus an extra 10 hours from the case. I got close to that twice in my testing, around five hours and 45 minutes the first time and just over five and a half hours the second time. While the case lacks wireless charging, I'm pretty happy with the 16-hour combined uptime and USB C-based fast charging, which offers an hour of listening with a five-minute top-up.\n\nI'm also pretty happy with the fact that, while running, neither Vista earbud budges. They stay put thanks to a thoughtful design that offers decent amounts of passive noise cancelation and an ear fin that keeps the bud in place. That I can simply run the earbud under a stream of water after a workout to clean it, too, is a bonus.\n\n## Jaybird Vista What sounds off\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rgMWVcevmYuyGi3HZMfDMF.jpg)\n\nJaybird did a lot of things right with the Vista earbuds, but in its quest to keep size down and complexity low, it eschewed a bunch of features I grew used to on other products like the Jabra Elite 65t. For starters, it doesn't auto-pause when removed from the ear, because there's no proximity sensor on board. That means when you inevitably have to remove one of the buds to talk to someone, you have to remember to pause the music beforehand.\n\n> Jaybird decided to forego extra features, like auto-pause or an ambient mode, to keep size and weight down.\n\nAnd unlike competitors like the [Galaxy Buds](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/samsung-galaxy-buds-review) and aforementioned Jabras, Jaybird didn't include a \"hear-through\" feature that utilizes the microphone in each ear to pump in outside sound and avoid having the remove the earbud in the first place. Considering the amount of passive isolation these things provide, I'm not happy with these omissions.\n\nSimilarly, the headphones only support the legacy SBC Bluetooth audio codec, so forget about higher-bandwidth options like AAC and [aptX](https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/aptx-vs-aptx-hd-whats-difference). This obviously affects sound quality, though perhaps not enough that the average person will notice, especially while listening to low-bandwidth streaming music.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgtcfJWzrYWdxWpNgjJYRk.jpg)\n\nI'm also not enamored of the mediocre microphone quality on the Vista; I wasn't expecting active noise cancelation in a pair of truly wireless earbuds this small, but call recipients complained of distracting amounts of background noise, even when I was in a relatively quiet environment.\n\n~~Finally, the current firmware has a maximum volume level that's quite a bit lower than most of Vista's competitors. While Jaybird assured me the issue will be corrected in an upcoming software update, I find myself having to maximize the volume on both the phone and the buds just to listen at comfortable levels outdoors. (I made sure the problem wasn't my phone as I got the same result on the Huawei P30 Pro, Pixel 3a, iPhone XS and Galaxy S10.)~~ **Update, November 2019:** A recent firmware update fixed the low maximum volume issue, so it's mostly fine now, though still a few decibels below what many other earbuds offer. While walking down the street I usually had to crank the volume to 95-100%, which doesn't leave much breathing room for louder environments. Still, a massive improvement over the shipping firmware.\n\n## The competition Jaybird Beats Bose\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pR6DFD7jAgaMfeUtbZxa7U.jpg)\n\nNo product in this category sits alone in 2019, so it's worth going over some of Jaybird's competition. While the Run series is being discontinued, Jaybird's other wrap-around headphones offer virtually the same sound quality, comfort and ruggedness at much lower costs; the [excellent X4 headphones](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FJaybird-Bluetooth-Headphones-Compatible-Smartphones%2Fdp%2FB07GVCZPSJ%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20) are down to just \\$100 right now. The more luxurious [Tarah Pros](https:\/\/www.jaybirdsport.com\/en-us\/tarah-pro.html) are even \\$20 cheaper than the Vista at \\$160.\n\nStill, nothing beats the actual freedom of truly wireless headphones, which is why it's worth talking about Under Armour's [JBL True Wireless Flash headphones](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100048248-17179223?sid=ac-us-1534653210084672364&url=https:\/\/www.jbl.com\/wireless-headphones\/UA+TRUE+WIRELESS+FLASH.html?dwvar_UA_TRUE_WIRELESS_FLASH_color=Black-USA-Current). They're similarly IPX7 rated and, at \\$170, identically priced, but they're *much* bigger and heavier, and charge via Micro-USB. Still, they sound fuller and richer than Jaybird's offering, and have bass that's both smoother and more accurate, and they offer ambient passthrough.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LNGgHjFxNvbrrGSCkArYfW.jpg)\n\nI've mentioned [Jabra's Elite 65t truly wireless earbuds](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FJabra-Enabled-Wireless-Earbuds-Charging%2Fdp%2FB077ZGRVRX%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20) a number of times in this review because until now they've been my go-to choice for city-street listening. With an IP55 rating, they're not as secure against water and sweat as the Vistas, but they can withstand a rainstorm, and I prefer their sound profile. They charge with Micro-USB, though, which is why I made keep using the Jaybirds as my daily drivers for the foreseeable future.\n\nOther competitors in the space that can't be ignored: Bose's well-received but expensive and aging [SoundSport Free](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FBose-SoundSport-Truly-Wireless-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB0748JM8M5%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20). At \\$200, I wouldn't recommend them anymore; they're heavy and obnoxiously big, and are coming up on two years old so they lack a lot of the amenities that come with newer headphones. I *would* recommend taking a look at Beats' new [PowerBeats Pro](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FPowerbeats-Pro-Totally-Wireless-Earphones%2Fdp%2FB07R5QD598%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20), though: despite costing \\$250, they have incredible sound, nearly twice the battery life of the Jaybird Vistas, and come with secure earhooks to ensure a good fit. But \\$250 is \\$80 more than the Vistas, and I really don't think you're getting that much more in value.\n\n## Jaybird Vista Should you buy them?\nAt \\$180, Vista is Jaybird's most expensive and most mainstream product. You're getting comfortable, great-sounding earbuds with awesome battery life and solid connectivity that are also waterproof *and* live in a relatively tiny case. What's missing is annoying more than devastating.\n\nIf you can justify the cost, the Vistas are easy to love and even easier to slip in a pocket. 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Boilerpipe Text	The 'Vista' brand should be beyond repair, damaged by an operating system few miss (and fewer used). So it was surprising that the name's audacious revival should come from none other than Jaybird, whose Run, Tarah and X-series earbuds have been favorites of the running class for many years. Jaybird's Vista earbuds are truly wireless , which means like the Run and Run XT before it, and popularized by Apple 's AirPods, they are not connected by wires. It also means they can be used independently. But unlike the Run series, Vista is incredibly light and conveniently magnetic. And unlike the AirPods, they actually sound great. At $180, they're not cheap, but they're also pretty compelling for the right kind of person. Are you that person? Let's find out. Article continues below Latest Videos From Android Central The Good Lightweight and super portable Fun, bass-heavy sound with right seal IPX7 waterproof, rare on truly wireless earbuds Decent battery life, plus quick charging via USB-C Easy to clean The Bad No auto-pause or "hear-through" feature Default sound profile very bass-heavy Expensive Only supports SBC code Jaybird Vista What sounds good Where the Jaybird Run and its sequel, Run XT, were bulky and awkward, Vista is light — almost too light — and simple to use. Like all other truly wireless earbuds, they sit comfortably in a charging case that provides additional battery — in this case, an extra 10 hours to augment the six hours built into each bud — and latch closed with a satisfying magnetic snap . When I say Vista is light, I mean all of it: each bud weighs just six grams, and the case is a svelte 45g. While the case, which charges via USB-C and has an external charging LED and an internal Bluetooth connectivity button and LED, is slightly longer than the AirPods case, the whole kit doesn't feel any less convenient to travel around with. The case I'd been stuffing into my pockets for the past few months, Jabra's Elite 65t, feels almost bulbous in comparison. Be an expert in 5 minutes Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android Thankfully, Jaybird's employed strong magnets to latch the buds to the case when they're not in use; even a forceful upside-down shake won't dislodge them. Being sports-focused, the earbuds can withstand being completely immersed in water, but the more important metric is that they're not going to wear down from the inevitable prodigious amounts of sweat making contact with the plastic body and silicon ear tips. There are three tip sizes in the box, but that doesn't really tell the whole story; they are relatively rigid, and wrap round the bud's body like a sheath, snapping into place when correctly installed. The default size, middle number two, were perfect for my ears — in fact, the Vista earbuds are more comfortable than any previous Jaybird headphones I've worn. They sound pretty good, too. The default profile is very bass-heavy, at least to my bass-friendly ears — think quantity over quality in this regard — but Jaybird's Personal EQ feature, easy to access in the Android or iOS app, tames some of that bloated low-end. Once properly equalized, Vista sounds quite good for a pair of truly wireless earbuds; they're tuned for punchy rock or hip-hop, so don't expect tight treble or a super-wide soundstage, but the sound isn't fatiguing. They sound about on par with the Jaybird X4s, though the company says the 6mm drivers are brand new for this product. The Jaybird Vistas are comfortable, lightweight and fun to wear, and they sound better than their tiny size would suggest. With the redesign, Jaybird's also modernizing some of the more finicky aspects of the Run series; there's no longer a master/companion relationship between the two earbuds, so either can be used completely independently. As a result, the single button on each base is by default configured to perform the same things — single press for play/pause, double press for next track, triple press for previous track, and long press for power off. The taps can be reconfigured for Google Assistant or to adjust volume, but you'll need to dig into the app for that. Graciously, the new platform comes with major improvements to connection quality and latency; unlike with the Run, which I had to shelve almost immediately after my review due to lingering connectivity issues, Vista is just plain solid. No dropouts, no garbling, no latency while watching video. It connects to the previous device every time and stays connected. This is the experience I want from a pair of truly wireless earbuds. Jaybird advertises six hours of battery life per bud, plus an extra 10 hours from the case. I got close to that twice in my testing, around five hours and 45 minutes the first time and just over five and a half hours the second time. While the case lacks wireless charging, I'm pretty happy with the 16-hour combined uptime and USB C-based fast charging, which offers an hour of listening with a five-minute top-up. I'm also pretty happy with the fact that, while running, neither Vista earbud budges. They stay put thanks to a thoughtful design that offers decent amounts of passive noise cancelation and an ear fin that keeps the bud in place. That I can simply run the earbud under a stream of water after a workout to clean it, too, is a bonus. Jaybird Vista What sounds off Jaybird did a lot of things right with the Vista earbuds, but in its quest to keep size down and complexity low, it eschewed a bunch of features I grew used to on other products like the Jabra Elite 65t. For starters, it doesn't auto-pause when removed from the ear, because there's no proximity sensor on board. That means when you inevitably have to remove one of the buds to talk to someone, you have to remember to pause the music beforehand. Jaybird decided to forego extra features, like auto-pause or an ambient mode, to keep size and weight down. And unlike competitors like the Galaxy Buds and aforementioned Jabras, Jaybird didn't include a "hear-through" feature that utilizes the microphone in each ear to pump in outside sound and avoid having the remove the earbud in the first place. Considering the amount of passive isolation these things provide, I'm not happy with these omissions. Similarly, the headphones only support the legacy SBC Bluetooth audio codec, so forget about higher-bandwidth options like AAC and aptX . This obviously affects sound quality, though perhaps not enough that the average person will notice, especially while listening to low-bandwidth streaming music. I'm also not enamored of the mediocre microphone quality on the Vista; I wasn't expecting active noise cancelation in a pair of truly wireless earbuds this small, but call recipients complained of distracting amounts of background noise, even when I was in a relatively quiet environment. Finally, the current firmware has a maximum volume level that's quite a bit lower than most of Vista's competitors. While Jaybird assured me the issue will be corrected in an upcoming software update, I find myself having to maximize the volume on both the phone and the buds just to listen at comfortable levels outdoors. (I made sure the problem wasn't my phone as I got the same result on the Huawei P30 Pro, Pixel 3a, iPhone XS and Galaxy S10.) Update, November 2019: A recent firmware update fixed the low maximum volume issue, so it's mostly fine now, though still a few decibels below what many other earbuds offer. While walking down the street I usually had to crank the volume to 95-100%, which doesn't leave much breathing room for louder environments. Still, a massive improvement over the shipping firmware. The competition Jaybird Beats Bose No product in this category sits alone in 2019, so it's worth going over some of Jaybird's competition. While the Run series is being discontinued, Jaybird's other wrap-around headphones offer virtually the same sound quality, comfort and ruggedness at much lower costs; the excellent X4 headphones are down to just $100 right now. The more luxurious Tarah Pros are even $20 cheaper than the Vista at $160. Still, nothing beats the actual freedom of truly wireless headphones, which is why it's worth talking about Under Armour's JBL True Wireless Flash headphones . They're similarly IPX7 rated and, at $170, identically priced, but they're much bigger and heavier, and charge via Micro-USB. Still, they sound fuller and richer than Jaybird's offering, and have bass that's both smoother and more accurate, and they offer ambient passthrough. I've mentioned Jabra's Elite 65t truly wireless earbuds a number of times in this review because until now they've been my go-to choice for city-street listening. With an IP55 rating, they're not as secure against water and sweat as the Vistas, but they can withstand a rainstorm, and I prefer their sound profile. They charge with Micro-USB, though, which is why I made keep using the Jaybirds as my daily drivers for the foreseeable future. Other competitors in the space that can't be ignored: Bose's well-received but expensive and aging SoundSport Free . At $200, I wouldn't recommend them anymore; they're heavy and obnoxiously big, and are coming up on two years old so they lack a lot of the amenities that come with newer headphones. I would recommend taking a look at Beats' new PowerBeats Pro , though: despite costing $250, they have incredible sound, nearly twice the battery life of the Jaybird Vistas, and come with secure earhooks to ensure a good fit. But $250 is $80 more than the Vistas, and I really don't think you're getting that much more in value. Jaybird Vista Should you buy them? At $180, Vista is Jaybird's most expensive and most mainstream product. You're getting comfortable, great-sounding earbuds with awesome battery life and solid connectivity that are also waterproof and live in a relatively tiny case. What's missing is annoying more than devastating. If you can justify the cost, the Vistas are easy to love and even easier to slip in a pocket. You don't have to be a runner to enjoy them, but if you are one they'll probably last you a long time. Update, November 2019: This review was updated with new information about maximum volume related to a recent firmware update. Daniel Bader Daniel Bader was a former Android Central Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor for iMore and Windows Central.
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[Accessories](https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories) 2. [Audio](https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/audio) 3. [Earbuds](https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/audio/earbuds) # Jaybird Vista truly wireless earbuds review: Running on air [Reviews](https://www.androidcentral.com/reviews) By [Daniel Bader](https://www.androidcentral.com/author/daniel-bader) last updated November 16, 2021 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Here’s how it works](https://www.androidcentral.com/about). ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QenxXGwr6pGMmrfpmmhTSZ.jpg) The 'Vista' brand should be beyond repair, damaged by an operating system few miss (and fewer used). So it was surprising that the name's audacious revival should come from none other than Jaybird, whose Run, [Tarah](https://www.androidcentral.com/jaybird-tarah-review) and [X-series](https://www.androidcentral.com/jaybird-x4-review) earbuds have been favorites of the running class for many years. Jaybird's Vista earbuds are [truly wireless](https://www.androidcentral.com/best-wireless-earbuds), which means like the Run and Run XT before it, and popularized by [Apple](https://www.androidcentral.com/tag/apple)'s AirPods, they are not connected by wires. It also means they can be used independently. But unlike the Run series, Vista is incredibly light and conveniently magnetic. And unlike the AirPods, they actually sound great. At \$180, they're not cheap, but they're also pretty compelling for the right kind of person. Are you that person? Let's find out. Article continues below Latest Videos From Android Central You may like - [![The Sony WF-1000XM5 in Platinum Silver compared to the Sony WF-1000XM6 in Black. ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PsHxC3976c8vbrTkpzfioU.jpg) I've tested dozens of wireless earbuds, and these are the pairs you should buy](https://www.androidcentral.com/best-wireless-earbuds) - [![Huawei FreeClip 2 review on Android Central](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9JkPCp3RLEBLRiKaCzo2kc.jpg) Huawei's FreeClip 2 are the most comfortable (and best-sounding) open earbuds I used yet](https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/audio/huawei-freeclip-2-best-sounding-open-earbuds-2026) - [![The Sony LinkBuds Clip in the Greige colorway.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bZvLBAnwKaiy33iwGZvaB.jpg) I tried Sony's new LinkBuds Clip, and they're open earbuds for the masses](https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/i-tried-sonys-new-linkbuds-clip) The Good - Lightweight and super portable - Fun, bass-heavy sound with right seal - IPX7 waterproof, rare on truly wireless earbuds - Decent battery life, plus quick charging via USB-C - Easy to clean The Bad - No auto-pause or "hear-through" feature - Default sound profile very bass-heavy - Expensive - Only supports SBC code ## Jaybird Vista What sounds good ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tyin4PLYyWDeGfpr2E22HM.jpg) Where the Jaybird Run and its sequel, Run XT, were bulky and awkward, Vista is light — almost too light — and simple to use. Like all other truly wireless earbuds, they sit comfortably in a charging case that provides additional battery — in this case, an extra 10 hours to augment the six hours built into each bud — and latch closed with a satisfying magnetic snap. When I say Vista is light, I mean all of it: each bud weighs just six grams, and the case is a svelte 45g. While the case, which charges via USB-C and has an external charging LED and an internal Bluetooth connectivity button and LED, is slightly longer than the AirPods case, the whole kit doesn't feel any less convenient to travel around with. The case I'd been stuffing into my pockets for the past few months, Jabra's Elite 65t, feels almost bulbous in comparison. Be an expert in 5 minutes Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android By signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mm6f47mtUJcatgxrC6Mc4H.jpg) Thankfully, Jaybird's employed strong magnets to latch the buds to the case when they're not in use; even a forceful upside-down shake won't dislodge them. Being sports-focused, the earbuds can withstand being completely immersed in water, but the more important metric is that they're not going to wear down from the inevitable prodigious amounts of sweat making contact with the plastic body and silicon ear tips. There are three tip sizes in the box, but that doesn't really tell the whole story; they are relatively rigid, and wrap round the bud's body like a sheath, snapping into place when correctly installed. The default size, middle number two, were perfect for my ears — in fact, the Vista earbuds are more comfortable than any previous Jaybird headphones I've worn. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HtXFx2gRY7REiCbBQk3HEG.jpg) They sound pretty good, too. The default profile is very bass-heavy, at least to my bass-friendly ears — think quantity over quality in this regard — but Jaybird's Personal EQ feature, easy to access in the Android or iOS app, tames some of that bloated low-end. Once properly equalized, Vista sounds quite good for a pair of truly wireless earbuds; they're tuned for punchy rock or hip-hop, so don't expect tight treble or a super-wide soundstage, but the sound isn't fatiguing. They sound about on par with the Jaybird X4s, though the company says the 6mm drivers are brand new for this product. What to read next - [![Status Audio Pro X review on Android Central](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hUm5Mk3om7LnRLdRAQiFK9.jpg) Why wait for the Sony WF-1000XM6? 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With the redesign, Jaybird's also modernizing some of the more finicky aspects of the Run series; there's no longer a master/companion relationship between the two earbuds, so either can be used completely independently. As a result, the single button on each base is by default configured to perform the same things — single press for play/pause, double press for next track, triple press for previous track, and long press for power off. The taps can be reconfigured for Google Assistant or to adjust volume, but you'll need to dig into the app for that. Graciously, the new platform comes with major improvements to connection quality and latency; unlike with the Run, which I had to shelve almost immediately after my review due to lingering connectivity issues, Vista is just plain solid. No dropouts, no garbling, no latency while watching video. It connects to the previous device every time and stays connected. This is the experience I want from a pair of truly wireless earbuds. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/spHVLvaJmAaF6KMV4Ji8pR.jpg) Jaybird advertises six hours of battery life per bud, plus an extra 10 hours from the case. I got close to that twice in my testing, around five hours and 45 minutes the first time and just over five and a half hours the second time. While the case lacks wireless charging, I'm pretty happy with the 16-hour combined uptime and USB C-based fast charging, which offers an hour of listening with a five-minute top-up. I'm also pretty happy with the fact that, while running, neither Vista earbud budges. They stay put thanks to a thoughtful design that offers decent amounts of passive noise cancelation and an ear fin that keeps the bud in place. That I can simply run the earbud under a stream of water after a workout to clean it, too, is a bonus. ## Jaybird Vista What sounds off ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rgMWVcevmYuyGi3HZMfDMF.jpg) Jaybird did a lot of things right with the Vista earbuds, but in its quest to keep size down and complexity low, it eschewed a bunch of features I grew used to on other products like the Jabra Elite 65t. For starters, it doesn't auto-pause when removed from the ear, because there's no proximity sensor on board. That means when you inevitably have to remove one of the buds to talk to someone, you have to remember to pause the music beforehand. > Jaybird decided to forego extra features, like auto-pause or an ambient mode, to keep size and weight down. And unlike competitors like the [Galaxy Buds](https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-review) and aforementioned Jabras, Jaybird didn't include a "hear-through" feature that utilizes the microphone in each ear to pump in outside sound and avoid having the remove the earbud in the first place. Considering the amount of passive isolation these things provide, I'm not happy with these omissions. Similarly, the headphones only support the legacy SBC Bluetooth audio codec, so forget about higher-bandwidth options like AAC and [aptX](https://www.androidcentral.com/aptx-vs-aptx-hd-whats-difference). This obviously affects sound quality, though perhaps not enough that the average person will notice, especially while listening to low-bandwidth streaming music. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LgtcfJWzrYWdxWpNgjJYRk.jpg) I'm also not enamored of the mediocre microphone quality on the Vista; I wasn't expecting active noise cancelation in a pair of truly wireless earbuds this small, but call recipients complained of distracting amounts of background noise, even when I was in a relatively quiet environment. ~~Finally, the current firmware has a maximum volume level that's quite a bit lower than most of Vista's competitors. While Jaybird assured me the issue will be corrected in an upcoming software update, I find myself having to maximize the volume on both the phone and the buds just to listen at comfortable levels outdoors. (I made sure the problem wasn't my phone as I got the same result on the Huawei P30 Pro, Pixel 3a, iPhone XS and Galaxy S10.)~~ Update, November 2019: A recent firmware update fixed the low maximum volume issue, so it's mostly fine now, though still a few decibels below what many other earbuds offer. While walking down the street I usually had to crank the volume to 95-100%, which doesn't leave much breathing room for louder environments. Still, a massive improvement over the shipping firmware. ## The competition Jaybird Beats Bose ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pR6DFD7jAgaMfeUtbZxa7U.jpg) No product in this category sits alone in 2019, so it's worth going over some of Jaybird's competition. While the Run series is being discontinued, Jaybird's other wrap-around headphones offer virtually the same sound quality, comfort and ruggedness at much lower costs; the [excellent X4 headphones](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FJaybird-Bluetooth-Headphones-Compatible-Smartphones%2Fdp%2FB07GVCZPSJ%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20) are down to just \$100 right now. The more luxurious [Tarah Pros](https://www.jaybirdsport.com/en-us/tarah-pro.html) are even \$20 cheaper than the Vista at \$160. Still, nothing beats the actual freedom of truly wireless headphones, which is why it's worth talking about Under Armour's [JBL True Wireless Flash headphones](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100048248-17179223?sid=ac-us-1534653210084672364&url=https://www.jbl.com/wireless-headphones/UA+TRUE+WIRELESS+FLASH.html?dwvar_UA_TRUE_WIRELESS_FLASH_color=Black-USA-Current). They're similarly IPX7 rated and, at \$170, identically priced, but they're much bigger and heavier, and charge via Micro-USB. Still, they sound fuller and richer than Jaybird's offering, and have bass that's both smoother and more accurate, and they offer ambient passthrough. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LNGgHjFxNvbrrGSCkArYfW.jpg) I've mentioned [Jabra's Elite 65t truly wireless earbuds](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FJabra-Enabled-Wireless-Earbuds-Charging%2Fdp%2FB077ZGRVRX%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20) a number of times in this review because until now they've been my go-to choice for city-street listening. With an IP55 rating, they're not as secure against water and sweat as the Vistas, but they can withstand a rainstorm, and I prefer their sound profile. They charge with Micro-USB, though, which is why I made keep using the Jaybirds as my daily drivers for the foreseeable future. Other competitors in the space that can't be ignored: Bose's well-received but expensive and aging [SoundSport Free](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FBose-SoundSport-Truly-Wireless-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB0748JM8M5%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20). At \$200, I wouldn't recommend them anymore; they're heavy and obnoxiously big, and are coming up on two years old so they lack a lot of the amenities that come with newer headphones. I would recommend taking a look at Beats' new [PowerBeats Pro](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FPowerbeats-Pro-Totally-Wireless-Earphones%2Fdp%2FB07R5QD598%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20), though: despite costing \$250, they have incredible sound, nearly twice the battery life of the Jaybird Vistas, and come with secure earhooks to ensure a good fit. But \$250 is \$80 more than the Vistas, and I really don't think you're getting that much more in value. ## Jaybird Vista Should you buy them? At \$180, Vista is Jaybird's most expensive and most mainstream product. You're getting comfortable, great-sounding earbuds with awesome battery life and solid connectivity that are also waterproof and live in a relatively tiny case. What's missing is annoying more than devastating. If you can justify the cost, the Vistas are easy to love and even easier to slip in a pocket. You don't have to be a runner to enjoy them, but if you are one they'll probably last you a long time. Update, November 2019: This review was updated with new information about maximum volume related to a recent firmware update. ![Daniel Bader](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fNLVbECM6dFJ47Eq8GvuB3.jpg) [Daniel Bader](https://www.androidcentral.com/author/daniel-bader) Social Links Navigation Daniel Bader was a former Android Central Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor for iMore and Windows Central. 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Readable Markdown	The 'Vista' brand should be beyond repair, damaged by an operating system few miss (and fewer used). So it was surprising that the name's audacious revival should come from none other than Jaybird, whose Run, [Tarah](https://www.androidcentral.com/jaybird-tarah-review) and [X-series](https://www.androidcentral.com/jaybird-x4-review) earbuds have been favorites of the running class for many years. Jaybird's Vista earbuds are [truly wireless](https://www.androidcentral.com/best-wireless-earbuds), which means like the Run and Run XT before it, and popularized by [Apple](https://www.androidcentral.com/tag/apple)'s AirPods, they are not connected by wires. It also means they can be used independently. But unlike the Run series, Vista is incredibly light and conveniently magnetic. And unlike the AirPods, they actually sound great. At \$180, they're not cheap, but they're also pretty compelling for the right kind of person. Are you that person? Let's find out. Article continues below Latest Videos From Android Central The Good - Lightweight and super portable - Fun, bass-heavy sound with right seal - IPX7 waterproof, rare on truly wireless earbuds - Decent battery life, plus quick charging via USB-C - Easy to clean The Bad - No auto-pause or "hear-through" feature - Default sound profile very bass-heavy - Expensive - Only supports SBC code ## Jaybird Vista What sounds good ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tyin4PLYyWDeGfpr2E22HM.jpg) Where the Jaybird Run and its sequel, Run XT, were bulky and awkward, Vista is light — almost too light — and simple to use. Like all other truly wireless earbuds, they sit comfortably in a charging case that provides additional battery — in this case, an extra 10 hours to augment the six hours built into each bud — and latch closed with a satisfying magnetic snap. When I say Vista is light, I mean all of it: each bud weighs just six grams, and the case is a svelte 45g. While the case, which charges via USB-C and has an external charging LED and an internal Bluetooth connectivity button and LED, is slightly longer than the AirPods case, the whole kit doesn't feel any less convenient to travel around with. The case I'd been stuffing into my pockets for the past few months, Jabra's Elite 65t, feels almost bulbous in comparison. Be an expert in 5 minutes Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mm6f47mtUJcatgxrC6Mc4H.jpg) Thankfully, Jaybird's employed strong magnets to latch the buds to the case when they're not in use; even a forceful upside-down shake won't dislodge them. Being sports-focused, the earbuds can withstand being completely immersed in water, but the more important metric is that they're not going to wear down from the inevitable prodigious amounts of sweat making contact with the plastic body and silicon ear tips. There are three tip sizes in the box, but that doesn't really tell the whole story; they are relatively rigid, and wrap round the bud's body like a sheath, snapping into place when correctly installed. The default size, middle number two, were perfect for my ears — in fact, the Vista earbuds are more comfortable than any previous Jaybird headphones I've worn. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HtXFx2gRY7REiCbBQk3HEG.jpg) They sound pretty good, too. The default profile is very bass-heavy, at least to my bass-friendly ears — think quantity over quality in this regard — but Jaybird's Personal EQ feature, easy to access in the Android or iOS app, tames some of that bloated low-end. Once properly equalized, Vista sounds quite good for a pair of truly wireless earbuds; they're tuned for punchy rock or hip-hop, so don't expect tight treble or a super-wide soundstage, but the sound isn't fatiguing. They sound about on par with the Jaybird X4s, though the company says the 6mm drivers are brand new for this product. > The Jaybird Vistas are comfortable, lightweight and fun to wear, and they sound better than their tiny size would suggest. With the redesign, Jaybird's also modernizing some of the more finicky aspects of the Run series; there's no longer a master/companion relationship between the two earbuds, so either can be used completely independently. As a result, the single button on each base is by default configured to perform the same things — single press for play/pause, double press for next track, triple press for previous track, and long press for power off. The taps can be reconfigured for Google Assistant or to adjust volume, but you'll need to dig into the app for that. Graciously, the new platform comes with major improvements to connection quality and latency; unlike with the Run, which I had to shelve almost immediately after my review due to lingering connectivity issues, Vista is just plain solid. No dropouts, no garbling, no latency while watching video. It connects to the previous device every time and stays connected. This is the experience I want from a pair of truly wireless earbuds. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/spHVLvaJmAaF6KMV4Ji8pR.jpg) Jaybird advertises six hours of battery life per bud, plus an extra 10 hours from the case. I got close to that twice in my testing, around five hours and 45 minutes the first time and just over five and a half hours the second time. While the case lacks wireless charging, I'm pretty happy with the 16-hour combined uptime and USB C-based fast charging, which offers an hour of listening with a five-minute top-up. I'm also pretty happy with the fact that, while running, neither Vista earbud budges. They stay put thanks to a thoughtful design that offers decent amounts of passive noise cancelation and an ear fin that keeps the bud in place. That I can simply run the earbud under a stream of water after a workout to clean it, too, is a bonus. ## Jaybird Vista What sounds off ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rgMWVcevmYuyGi3HZMfDMF.jpg) Jaybird did a lot of things right with the Vista earbuds, but in its quest to keep size down and complexity low, it eschewed a bunch of features I grew used to on other products like the Jabra Elite 65t. For starters, it doesn't auto-pause when removed from the ear, because there's no proximity sensor on board. That means when you inevitably have to remove one of the buds to talk to someone, you have to remember to pause the music beforehand. > Jaybird decided to forego extra features, like auto-pause or an ambient mode, to keep size and weight down. And unlike competitors like the [Galaxy Buds](https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-review) and aforementioned Jabras, Jaybird didn't include a "hear-through" feature that utilizes the microphone in each ear to pump in outside sound and avoid having the remove the earbud in the first place. Considering the amount of passive isolation these things provide, I'm not happy with these omissions. Similarly, the headphones only support the legacy SBC Bluetooth audio codec, so forget about higher-bandwidth options like AAC and [aptX](https://www.androidcentral.com/aptx-vs-aptx-hd-whats-difference). This obviously affects sound quality, though perhaps not enough that the average person will notice, especially while listening to low-bandwidth streaming music. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LgtcfJWzrYWdxWpNgjJYRk.jpg) I'm also not enamored of the mediocre microphone quality on the Vista; I wasn't expecting active noise cancelation in a pair of truly wireless earbuds this small, but call recipients complained of distracting amounts of background noise, even when I was in a relatively quiet environment. ~~Finally, the current firmware has a maximum volume level that's quite a bit lower than most of Vista's competitors. While Jaybird assured me the issue will be corrected in an upcoming software update, I find myself having to maximize the volume on both the phone and the buds just to listen at comfortable levels outdoors. (I made sure the problem wasn't my phone as I got the same result on the Huawei P30 Pro, Pixel 3a, iPhone XS and Galaxy S10.)~~ Update, November 2019: A recent firmware update fixed the low maximum volume issue, so it's mostly fine now, though still a few decibels below what many other earbuds offer. While walking down the street I usually had to crank the volume to 95-100%, which doesn't leave much breathing room for louder environments. Still, a massive improvement over the shipping firmware. ## The competition Jaybird Beats Bose ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pR6DFD7jAgaMfeUtbZxa7U.jpg) No product in this category sits alone in 2019, so it's worth going over some of Jaybird's competition. While the Run series is being discontinued, Jaybird's other wrap-around headphones offer virtually the same sound quality, comfort and ruggedness at much lower costs; the [excellent X4 headphones](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FJaybird-Bluetooth-Headphones-Compatible-Smartphones%2Fdp%2FB07GVCZPSJ%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20) are down to just \$100 right now. The more luxurious [Tarah Pros](https://www.jaybirdsport.com/en-us/tarah-pro.html) are even \$20 cheaper than the Vista at \$160. Still, nothing beats the actual freedom of truly wireless headphones, which is why it's worth talking about Under Armour's [JBL True Wireless Flash headphones](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100048248-17179223?sid=ac-us-1534653210084672364&url=https://www.jbl.com/wireless-headphones/UA+TRUE+WIRELESS+FLASH.html?dwvar_UA_TRUE_WIRELESS_FLASH_color=Black-USA-Current). They're similarly IPX7 rated and, at \$170, identically priced, but they're much bigger and heavier, and charge via Micro-USB. Still, they sound fuller and richer than Jaybird's offering, and have bass that's both smoother and more accurate, and they offer ambient passthrough. ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LNGgHjFxNvbrrGSCkArYfW.jpg) I've mentioned [Jabra's Elite 65t truly wireless earbuds](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FJabra-Enabled-Wireless-Earbuds-Charging%2Fdp%2FB077ZGRVRX%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20) a number of times in this review because until now they've been my go-to choice for city-street listening. With an IP55 rating, they're not as secure against water and sweat as the Vistas, but they can withstand a rainstorm, and I prefer their sound profile. They charge with Micro-USB, though, which is why I made keep using the Jaybirds as my daily drivers for the foreseeable future. Other competitors in the space that can't be ignored: Bose's well-received but expensive and aging [SoundSport Free](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FBose-SoundSport-Truly-Wireless-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB0748JM8M5%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20). At \$200, I wouldn't recommend them anymore; they're heavy and obnoxiously big, and are coming up on two years old so they lack a lot of the amenities that come with newer headphones. I would recommend taking a look at Beats' new [PowerBeats Pro](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FPowerbeats-Pro-Totally-Wireless-Earphones%2Fdp%2FB07R5QD598%3Ftag%3Dftr-androidcentral-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-6238055866074226593-20), though: despite costing \$250, they have incredible sound, nearly twice the battery life of the Jaybird Vistas, and come with secure earhooks to ensure a good fit. But \$250 is \$80 more than the Vistas, and I really don't think you're getting that much more in value. ## Jaybird Vista Should you buy them? At \$180, Vista is Jaybird's most expensive and most mainstream product. You're getting comfortable, great-sounding earbuds with awesome battery life and solid connectivity that are also waterproof and live in a relatively tiny case. What's missing is annoying more than devastating. If you can justify the cost, the Vistas are easy to love and even easier to slip in a pocket. You don't have to be a runner to enjoy them, but if you are one they'll probably last you a long time. Update, November 2019: This review was updated with new information about maximum volume related to a recent firmware update. ![Daniel Bader](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fNLVbECM6dFJ47Eq8GvuB3.jpg) [Daniel Bader](https://www.androidcentral.com/author/daniel-bader) Daniel Bader was a former Android Central Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor for iMore and Windows Central.
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