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Calculated Shard: 109 (from laksa182)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa109.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.pcmag.com/reviews/jaybird-vista\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jaybird-vista\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jaybird-vista","crawl_time":1774131610,"first_indexed_time":1579428237,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,pcmag!www,\/reviews\/jaybird-vista s443","src_root_hash":"15303950204440063509","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Jaybird Vista Review | PCMag","meta_descriptions":["The Jaybird Vista true wireless earphones deliver powerful audio performance in a waterproof, gym-friendly build with EQ you can adjust to taste."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Earlier this year, Jaybird scored solid marks with its $179.99 Run XT\ntrue wireless earphones\n. The company's new wire-free Vista earphones debut at the same price, and deliver similarly powerful bass depth and crisp highs with customizable EQ. Also like the Run XT (and all Jaybird earphones), they feature an exercise-friendly, waterproof build. Aside from slightly better battery life, there really isn't much of a difference between the two pairs, but the Vista are replacing the Run XT, so we're giving them the same high score, though there are lots of strong options in this price range.\nAvailable in black, with black eartips and a matte finish (blue and gray versions are expected later this year), the earphones have a somewhat boxy build that is nevertheless both lightweight and very secure in the ear. They uses a full-sleeve eartip, meaning instead of separate fins and tips, the pairs are all one piece, with fins protruding. Three pairs are included, varying in size for both the fins and the tips.\nThe earphones are\nIPX7 waterproof\n. This means they can withstand being submerged in up to one meter of water, and can definitely handle heavy rain, splashes, and being rinsed off in the sink after a sweaty workout. Jaybird claims the overall build for the Vista is stronger and more sweat- and impact-resistant than the Run XT, but with identical IPX7 ratings, we'll have to take its word. Regardless, we have no complaints in this department.\nInternally, Jaybird employs 6mm milled drivers. The outer panel for each earpiece has a single button. It needs to be pressed firmly to activate, and this means either pressing the earpiece into your ear, which is uncomfortable, or using multiple fingers to stabilize the earpiece while pressing the button. The various button functions can be customized in the Jaybird App. Out of the box, the controls are mirrored on each ear, except for power, which is controlled by the left ear only. A single press controls playback or call management, a double press skips forward a track or rejects an incoming call, and that's it. There's no track backward function or volume control, though you can swap volume controls for power controls in the app. Either way, you're giving something up.\nThe black matte plastic charging case is more compact than the one that comes with the Run XT, and weighs just 0.2 ounces, making it easy to bring along on runs. It has a sporty, shoelace-style lanyard, and a USB-C port for the included charging cable. Above the port, there's a status LED, and internally, the case is fluorescent yellow, with magnetic cradles for the two earpieces.\nOne pleasant aspect of the pairing process is that it all happens in the case—you press a button on the interior of the case while the earphones are docked, and pair this way. This eliminates the often tedious process of pairing that can occur when one earpiece is ready and the other isn't.\nJaybird estimates the case to have only 10 extra hours of battery life, while the earphones themselves are supposed to get close to six hours per charge (by comparison, the Run XT have just four hours of battery life and get an additional eight from the case). Your results will vary based on your volume levels. These estimates put the Vista somewhere in the middle of the pack for true wireless battery life.\nThe Jaybird App for Android and iOS offers firmware updates, the ability to customize controls and turn off voice prompts, and most usefully, a user-adjustable EQ with presets you can save, name, and even describe. The ability to tweak the bass or highs is helpful, and adds value to the relatively high price.\nTo provide a sense of the Vista's baseline sound signature, we tested without the app's EQ engaged. But if you want to add more bass depth or cut it, you can tweak that and the rest of the frequency range easily.\nOn tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's \"Silent Shout,\" the earphones deliver powerful bass depth, even with the EQ flat. At top, unwise listening levels, the bass is strong and doesn't distort. At more moderate levels, the lows are still quite pumped, but decently matched by sculpting in the highs.\nBill Callahan's \"Drover,\" a track with far less deep bass in the mix, gives us a better sense of the Vista's general sound signature. The drums on this track get an ideal level of bass push—nothing too boosted, but there's a pleasant roundness and fullness to the lows here. Callahan's baritone vocals also receive some added bass depth, while the acoustic guitar strums are bright and crisp—the tape hiss is a little boosted, too. This is not a terribly accurate sound signature, but it's relatively balanced, with a lean toward the bass-forward end of the spectrum.\nOn Jay-Z and Kanye West's \"No Church in the Wild,\" the kick drum loop receives enough high-mid presence to retain its punchy edge, but the loop also sounds a little beefed up in the lows, as well. The vinyl crackle and hiss that is usually relegated to background status is pushed forward in the mix, and the sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat are delivered with serious depth, even in flat mode. If you want some gonzo bass, the app's EQ can bring it. The vocals on this track are delivered crisply and clearly, with only the slightest hint of added sibilance.\nOrchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams'\nThe Gospel According to the Other Mary\n, get some added bass presence, pushing the lower register instrumentation forward in the mix. The higher register brass, strings, and vocals still have a bright, commanding presence as well, so while it's not a sound signature for purists, it is nicely balanced.\nThe mic offers average intelligibility. Using the Voice Memos app on an iPhone 8, we could understand every word we recorded, but the overall quality was typical of true wireless mics, with plenty of audio artifacts making the audio crackly and fuzzy. You should be able to use the Vista for calls and be understood, but mic intelligibility is not a selling point here.\nFor $180, Jaybird's Vista earphones deliver powerful audio in a waterproof build, with a useful app that lets you tune the sound to your liking. We'd like to see even longer battery life, but other than that there is very little to complain about here. In the sub-$200 true wireless realm, however, you have several good options. The $190\nJabra Elite Active 65t\nand the $170\nJBL UA True Wireless Flash\nare priced within $10 of the Vista, and both are excellent sports-focused options, while the $170\nRHA TrueConnect\nearphones are less for athletes, but offer stronger sound quality. And for less, we like what the\nSamsung Galaxy Buds\nbring to the table for $130.\nJaybird Vista\nBest for Bass-Hungry Fitness Fans\n4.0\nPros\nCons\nThe Bottom Line\nThe Jaybird Vista true wireless earphones deliver powerful audio performance in a waterproof, gym-friendly build with EQ you can adjust to taste.\nAbout Our Expert\nTim Gideon\nContributing Editor, Audio\nExperience\nI've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, and audio gear reviews are still my primary focus. Prior to my career in reviewing tech, I worked as an audio engineer—my love of recording audio eventually led me to writing about audio gear.\nHeadphones and earphones\nWireless and computer speakers\nUSB mics\nBluetooth headsets\nProbably because of their prevalence in the recording studios I worked in a long time ago, I am most comfortable on Macs—I'm writing this on the 2019 iMac I use for testing. I also have a MacBook Pro that gets plenty of similar use.\nMy workspace has a mini recording studio setup, and the the gear I work with there is a mix of items I've used forever (Paradigm Mini Monitors and a McIntosh stereo receiver) and newer gear I use for recording and review testing (such as the Universal Audio Apollo x16).\nI'm obsessed with modern boutique analog synths—some of my favorites instruments in this realm are the Landscape Audio Stereo Field and HC-TT,  the Soma Enner, the Koma Field Kit, and the Lorre Mill Keyed Mosstone.\nFrom my studio days, I'm comfortable using Pro Tools, and in recent years have branched out to other realms of creative software, like Adobe Premiere and After Effects.\nI stream music, but I also still buy albums, digitally or on vinyl, and encourage anyone who wants fair compensation for musicians and engineers to do the same.\nI also play lots of Wordle.\nLatest By Tim Gideon\nRead Full Bio","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/zdbb.net\/l\/z0WVjCBSEeGLoxIxOQVEwQ\/)\n\n[Skip to Main Content](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jaybird-vista#main \"Skip to Main Content\")\n\nMenu\n\n- ![Maggie AI Logo](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/icons\/maggie-logo.svg)\n  \n  ![Maggie AI White Logo](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/icons\/maggie-logo-white.svg)\n  \n  Maggie: AI Product Finder\n- [\\#BestTechBrands](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/articles\/the-best-tech-brands-for-2026)\n- Best Products\n  - 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Prior to my career in reviewing tech, I worked as an audio engineer—my love of recording audio eventually led me to writing about audio gear.\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/authors\/tim-gideon)\n\nJuly 31, 2019\n\n[Threads](https:\/\/threads.net\/intent\/post?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista \"Threads (Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n[Bluesky](https:\/\/bsky.app\/intent\/compose?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista \"Bluesky (Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n[Reddit](http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&title=Jaybird%20Vista \"Reddit (Opens in a new tab)\")\n\nSocial Share\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista \"Facebook (Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n[LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&title=Jaybird%20Vista&source=PCMag \"LinkedIn (Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n[Pinterest](http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&description=Jaybird%20Vista \"Pinterest (Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n[Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&title=Jaybird%20Vista \"Flipboard (Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n[Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&text=Jaybird%20Vista&hashtags=PCMag \"X (Opens in a new tab)\")\n\nCopied\n\nError\\!\n\n[Copy Link]()\n\nhttps:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jaybird-vista\n\n[Email](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#b18ec2c4d3dbd4d2c58cfbd0c8d3d8c3d5948381e7d8c2c5d097d0dcc18ad3ded5c88cd9c5c5c1c29482f09483f79483f7c6c6c69fc1d2dcd0d69fd2dedc9483f7c3d4c7d8d4c6c29483f7dbd0c8d3d8c3d59cc7d8c2c5d09481f59481f09481f59481f0fcdec3d491d7c3dedc91e1f2fcd0d68b91d9c5c5c1c28b9e9ec6c6c69fc1d2dcd0d69fd2dedc \"Email (Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n[Comments](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jaybird-vista#comments)\n\n![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31 inline](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-1.fit_scale.size_400x225.v1569469964.jpg)\n\n![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31 inline](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-1.fit_scale.size_400x225.v1569469964.jpg)\n\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\nWhat Our Ratings Mean\n***\n- 5\\.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking\n- 4\\.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors\n- 4\\.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls\n- 3\\.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors\n- 3\\.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack\n- 2\\.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution\n- 2\\.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution\n- 1\\.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product\n- 1\\.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product\n\nRead Our [Editorial Mission Statement](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/about\/pcmagcom-mission-statement) and [Testing Methodologies](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/about\/how-we-test-everything-we-review).\n\n### The Bottom Line\nThe Jaybird Vista true wireless earphones deliver powerful audio performance in a waterproof, gym-friendly build with EQ you can adjust to taste.\n\nMSRP \\$179.99\n\n\\$148.25\n\n[\\$148 at Amazon](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=score-card-persistent&element=buy-button&item=offer&position=1&element_label=%24148+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj \"(Opens in a new tab)\")\n***\n\\$149.99\n\n[\\$149 at Best Buy](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=07ceq7iAfFfRlRYt8DCvPYM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-vista-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black%2F6320598.p%3FskuId%3D6320598&template=review-page&module=score-card-persistent&element=buy-button&item=offer&position=2&element_label=%24149+at+Best+Buy&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj \"(Opens in a new tab)\")\n***\n\\$179.99 Save \\$50.99\n\n[\\$129 at Walmart](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=02zLDwCqTbhlnKCTPdI0yqf&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FJaybird-Sport-VISTABLACK-Vista-Bluetooth-Earbuds-Black%2F497466644&template=review-page&module=score-card-persistent&element=buy-button&item=offer&position=3&element_label=%24129+at+Walmart&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj \"(Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n## Pros & Cons\n- Strong audio performance with boosted bass and crisp highs.\n- App features user-adjustable EQ.\n- IPX7 waterproof.\n- Secure fit for exercise.\n\n- Limited on-ear controls.\n\n## Jaybird Vista Specs\n| Name | Value |\n|---|---|\n| Type | In-Canal |\n| Wireless |   |\n\nMore Specs\n\nEarlier this year, Jaybird scored solid marks with its \\$179.99 Run XT [true wireless earphones](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/airpod-alternatives-the-best-true-wireless-earbuds). The company's new wire-free Vista earphones debut at the same price, and deliver similarly powerful bass depth and crisp highs with customizable EQ. Also like the Run XT (and all Jaybird earphones), they feature an exercise-friendly, waterproof build. Aside from slightly better battery life, there really isn't much of a difference between the two pairs, but the Vista are replacing the Run XT, so we're giving them the same high score, though there are lots of strong options in this price range.\n\n## Design\nAvailable in black, with black eartips and a matte finish (blue and gray versions are expected later this year), the earphones have a somewhat boxy build that is nevertheless both lightweight and very secure in the ear. They uses a full-sleeve eartip, meaning instead of separate fins and tips, the pairs are all one piece, with fins protruding. Three pairs are included, varying in size for both the fins and the tips.\n\nThe earphones are [IPX7 waterproof](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/dust-resistant-waterproof-making-sense-of-gadget-ratings). This means they can withstand being submerged in up to one meter of water, and can definitely handle heavy rain, splashes, and being rinsed off in the sink after a sweaty workout. Jaybird claims the overall build for the Vista is stronger and more sweat- and impact-resistant than the Run XT, but with identical IPX7 ratings, we'll have to take its word. Regardless, we have no complaints in this department.\n\nInternally, Jaybird employs 6mm milled drivers. The outer panel for each earpiece has a single button. It needs to be pressed firmly to activate, and this means either pressing the earpiece into your ear, which is uncomfortable, or using multiple fingers to stabilize the earpiece while pressing the button. The various button functions can be customized in the Jaybird App. Out of the box, the controls are mirrored on each ear, except for power, which is controlled by the left ear only. A single press controls playback or call management, a double press skips forward a track or rejects an incoming call, and that's it. There's no track backward function or volume control, though you can swap volume controls for power controls in the app. Either way, you're giving something up.\n\n### Similar Products\n![Samsung Galaxy Buds](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/05HahISmyBsURttAEy4FqxA-8.fit_lpad.size_238x139.v1569480195.jpg)\n\n### Samsung Galaxy Buds\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\n\\$49.00  at Walmart\n\n\\$149.99 Save \\$100.99\n\n[\\$49 at Walmart](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=02zLDwCqTbhlnKCTPdI0yqf&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSAMSUNG-Galaxy-Buds-Black-Charging-Case-Included%2F311884113&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=1&element_label=%2449+at+Walmart&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=007lzuSyBFz5YNgXiwB0XgY \"(Opens in a new tab)\")  [Read Our 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TrueConnect\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\n\\$140.62  at Amazon\n\n[\\$140 at Amazon](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRHA-Trueconnect-Wireless-Bluetooth-Sweatproof%2Fdp%2FB07H5K86B4&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=3&element_label=%24140+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=01Z56idlIt9r4OpI3SUaIzd \"(Opens in a new tab)\")  [Read Our Review](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/rha-trueconnect)\n\n![Jabra Elite Active 65t](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/06ODUrR9S8FvY74NoAJdmce-5.fit_lpad.size_238x139.v1569472649.jpg)\n\n### Jabra Elite Active 65t\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\n\\$59.99  at Amazon\n\n\\$82.50 Save \\$22.51\n\n[\\$59 at Amazon](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJabra-Elite-Active-65t-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07BHF993Q&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=4&element_label=%2459+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=01L18U702c9krrLHRKYd0xJ \"(Opens in a new tab)\")  [Read Our Review](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jabra-elite-active-65t)\n\n![Beats Powerbeats Pro](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20238%20139'%3E%3Crect%20fill='%23f7f7f7'%20\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n### Beats Powerbeats Pro\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\n\\$115.00  at Amazon\n\n\\$189.99 Save \\$74.99\n\n[\\$115 at Amazon](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPowerbeats-Wireless-High-Performance-Bluetooth-Earphones%2Fdp%2FB07VRF9H27&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=5&element_label=%24115+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03Podreo6Ch4GLrkY4sw8I7 \"(Opens in a new tab)\")  [Read Our Review](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/beats-powerbeats-pro)\n\n![EOZ Air](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20238%20139'%3E%3Crect%20fill='%23f7f7f7'%20\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n### EOZ Audio Air\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\n[See It](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07HZTJBH5&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=6&element_label=See+It&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=06My23ehNFD5VVpdHDdln2J \"(Opens in a new tab)\")  [Read Our Review](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/eoz-audio-air)\n\n![Jaybird Run XT](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20238%20139'%3E%3Crect%20fill='%23f7f7f7'%20\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n### Jaybird Run XT\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\n\\$287.14  at Amazon\n\n[\\$287 at Amazon](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Headphones-Storm-Glacier%2Fdp%2FB07MSLF5YC&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=7&element_label=%24287+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=05ZGeWAB9w4bKSG3WaECPyY \"(Opens in a new tab)\")  [Read Our Review](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jaybird-run-xt)\n\n![JBL Endurance Peak ](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20238%20139'%3E%3Crect%20fill='%23f7f7f7'%20\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n### JBL Endurance Peak\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\n\\$49.95  at Amazon\n\n\\$119.95 Save \\$70.00\n\n[\\$49 at Amazon](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJBL-Endurance-Waterproof-Headphones-Microphone%2Fdp%2FB07GVQY83D%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fkeywords%3DB07GVQY83D%26qid%3D1569962716%26s%3Dgateway%26sr%3D8-1&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=8&element_label=%2449+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=01HhE03qpi0IVmCspRPwf7S \"(Opens in a new tab)\")  [Read Our Review](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jbl-endurance-peak)\n\n![Klipsch T5 True Wireless](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20238%20139'%3E%3Crect%20fill='%23f7f7f7'%20\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n### Klipsch T5 True Wireless\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\n\\$0.00  at Amazon\n\n[\\$0 at Amazon](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07YL5J6DS%2F&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=9&element_label=%240+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03YdL1IDg0RisAuY1sYGGDg \"(Opens in a new tab)\")  [Read Our Review](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/klipsch-t5-true-wireless)\n\n![Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20238%20139'%3E%3Crect%20fill='%23f7f7f7'%20\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n### Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless\n4\\.0\n\nExcellent\n\n\\$299.95  at Sennheiser\n\n[\\$299 at Sennheiser](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=022eu3IwUKn9yRZjesQWPxa&url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3Dyr7LsPS5ySE%26mid%3D42592%26u1%3D8ed3891e-7425-411b-b684-23d7560f359e%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fen-us.sennheiser.com%252Fmomentum-truewireless%2523mtw-campaign-16817&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=10&element_label=%24299+at+Sennheiser&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=06qcXuDBvnvLEWnjUvYfFtB \"(Opens in a new tab)\")  [Read Our Review](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless)\n\n[![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31 inline](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-1.fit_lim.size_810x456.v_1569469964.jpg)![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31 inline](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-1.fit_lim.size_810x456.v_1569469964.jpg)](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jaybird-vista \"(Opens in a new tab)\") The black matte plastic charging case is more compact than the one that comes with the Run XT, and weighs just 0.2 ounces, making it easy to bring along on runs. It has a sporty, shoelace-style lanyard, and a USB-C port for the included charging cable. Above the port, there's a status LED, and internally, the case is fluorescent yellow, with magnetic cradles for the two earpieces.\n\nOne pleasant aspect of the pairing process is that it all happens in the case—you press a button on the interior of the case while the earphones are docked, and pair this way. This eliminates the often tedious process of pairing that can occur when one earpiece is ready and the other isn't.\n\nJaybird estimates the case to have only 10 extra hours of battery life, while the earphones themselves are supposed to get close to six hours per charge (by comparison, the Run XT have just four hours of battery life and get an additional eight from the case). Your results will vary based on your volume levels. These estimates put the Vista somewhere in the middle of the pack for true wireless battery life.\n\nThe Jaybird App for Android and iOS offers firmware updates, the ability to customize controls and turn off voice prompts, and most usefully, a user-adjustable EQ with presets you can save, name, and even describe. The ability to tweak the bass or highs is helpful, and adds value to the relatively high price.\n\n## Performance\nTo provide a sense of the Vista's baseline sound signature, we tested without the app's EQ engaged. But if you want to add more bass depth or cut it, you can tweak that and the rest of the frequency range easily.\n\nOn tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's \"Silent Shout,\" the earphones deliver powerful bass depth, even with the EQ flat. At top, unwise listening levels, the bass is strong and doesn't distort. At more moderate levels, the lows are still quite pumped, but decently matched by sculpting in the highs.\n\n![Related Story](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-2.fit_lim.size_35x26.v_1569469964.jpg)\n\n![Related Story](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-2.fit_lim.size_35x26.v_1569469964.jpg)\n\n**[See How We Test Headphones](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/about\/how-we-test-headphones)**\n\nBill Callahan's \"Drover,\" a track with far less deep bass in the mix, gives us a better sense of the Vista's general sound signature. The drums on this track get an ideal level of bass push—nothing too boosted, but there's a pleasant roundness and fullness to the lows here. Callahan's baritone vocals also receive some added bass depth, while the acoustic guitar strums are bright and crisp—the tape hiss is a little boosted, too. This is not a terribly accurate sound signature, but it's relatively balanced, with a lean toward the bass-forward end of the spectrum.\n\nOn Jay-Z and Kanye West's \"No Church in the Wild,\" the kick drum loop receives enough high-mid presence to retain its punchy edge, but the loop also sounds a little beefed up in the lows, as well. The vinyl crackle and hiss that is usually relegated to background status is pushed forward in the mix, and the sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat are delivered with serious depth, even in flat mode. If you want some gonzo bass, the app's EQ can bring it. The vocals on this track are delivered crisply and clearly, with only the slightest hint of added sibilance.\n\nOrchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams' *The Gospel According to the Other Mary*, get some added bass presence, pushing the lower register instrumentation forward in the mix. The higher register brass, strings, and vocals still have a bright, commanding presence as well, so while it's not a sound signature for purists, it is nicely balanced.\n\nThe mic offers average intelligibility. Using the Voice Memos app on an iPhone 8, we could understand every word we recorded, but the overall quality was typical of true wireless mics, with plenty of audio artifacts making the audio crackly and fuzzy. You should be able to use the Vista for calls and be understood, but mic intelligibility is not a selling point here.\n\n## Conclusions\nFor \\$180, Jaybird's Vista earphones deliver powerful audio in a waterproof build, with a useful app that lets you tune the sound to your liking. We'd like to see even longer battery life, but other than that there is very little to complain about here. In the sub-\\$200 true wireless realm, however, you have several good options. The \\$190 [Jabra Elite Active 65t](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jabra-elite-active-65t) and the \\$170 [JBL UA True Wireless Flash](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jbl-ua-true-wireless-flash) are priced within \\$10 of the Vista, and both are excellent sports-focused options, while the \\$170 [RHA TrueConnect](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/rha-trueconnect) earphones are less for athletes, but offer stronger sound quality. And for less, we like what the [Samsung Galaxy Buds](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/samsung-galaxy-buds) bring to the table for \\$130.\n\nJaybird Vista\n\nBest for Bass-Hungry Fitness Fans\n\n4\\.0\n\n[![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 528 297'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' \/%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=product-cards&element=product-card&item=image&position=1&element_label=&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj \"(Opens in a new tab)\")   [Check Stock](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=product-cards&element=product-card&item=buy-button&position=1&element_label=Check+Stock&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj \"(Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n\\$148.25 at Amazon\n\nMSRP \\$179.99\n\nPros\n\n- Strong audio performance with boosted bass and crisp highs.\n- App features user-adjustable EQ.\n- IPX7 waterproof.\n- Secure fit for exercise.\n\nView More\n\nCons\n\n- Limited on-ear controls.\n\n[![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-4.fit_lim.size_300x169.v1569479034.jpg)](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=product-cards&element=product-card&item=image&position=1&element_label=&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj \"(Opens in a new tab)\")   [Check Stock](https:\/\/cc.pcmag.com\/v1\/otc\/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=product-cards&element=product-card&item=buy-button&position=1&element_label=Check+Stock&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj \"(Opens in a new tab)\")\n\n\\$148.25 at Amazon\n\nMSRP \\$179.99\n\nThe Bottom Line\n\nThe Jaybird Vista true wireless earphones deliver powerful audio performance in a waterproof, gym-friendly build with EQ you can adjust to taste.\n\n## About Our Expert\n![Tim Gideon](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/04896dWbRzLlA7BUwmQSojs.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1723226071.png)\n\nTim Gideon\n\nContributing Editor, Audio\n***\nExperience\n\nI've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, and audio gear reviews are still my primary focus. Prior to my career in reviewing tech, I worked as an audio engineer—my love of recording audio eventually led me to writing about audio gear.\n\nHeadphones and earphones\n\nWireless and computer speakers\n\nUSB mics\n\nBluetooth headsets\n\nProbably because of their prevalence in the recording studios I worked in a long time ago, I am most comfortable on Macs—I'm writing this on the 2019 iMac I use for testing. I also have a MacBook Pro that gets plenty of similar use.\n\nMy workspace has a mini recording studio setup, and the the gear I work with there is a mix of items I've used forever (Paradigm Mini Monitors and a McIntosh stereo receiver) and newer gear I use for recording and review testing (such as the Universal Audio Apollo x16).\n\nI'm obsessed with modern boutique analog synths—some of my favorites instruments in this realm are the Landscape Audio Stereo Field and HC-TT, the Soma Enner, the Koma Field Kit, and the Lorre Mill Keyed Mosstone.\n\nFrom my studio days, I'm comfortable using Pro Tools, and in recent years have branched out to other realms of creative software, like Adobe Premiere and After Effects.\n\nI stream music, but I also still buy albums, digitally or on vinyl, and encourage anyone who wants fair compensation for musicians and engineers to do the same.\n\nI also play lots of Wordle.\n\nLatest By Tim Gideon\n\n- [The Best Computer Speakers for 2026](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-computer-speakers)\n- [The Best Earbuds (In-Ear Headphones) for 2026](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-earbuds-in-ear-headphones)\n- [The Best Cheap Bluetooth Speakers for 2026](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-cheap-bluetooth-speakers)\n- [The Best Wireless Headphones for 2026](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-wireless-headphones)\n- [The Best Wireless Earbuds for 2026](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/airpod-alternatives-the-best-true-wireless-earbuds)\n- [More from Tim Gideon](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/authors\/tim-gideon)\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/authors\/tim-gideon)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n### Apple\n[![I Tried the \\$599 MacBook Neo. 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Aside from slightly better battery life, there really isn't much of a difference between the two pairs, but the Vista are replacing the Run XT, so we're giving them the same high score, though there are lots of strong options in this price range.\n\nAvailable in black, with black eartips and a matte finish (blue and gray versions are expected later this year), the earphones have a somewhat boxy build that is nevertheless both lightweight and very secure in the ear. They uses a full-sleeve eartip, meaning instead of separate fins and tips, the pairs are all one piece, with fins protruding. Three pairs are included, varying in size for both the fins and the tips.\n\nThe earphones are [IPX7 waterproof](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/dust-resistant-waterproof-making-sense-of-gadget-ratings). This means they can withstand being submerged in up to one meter of water, and can definitely handle heavy rain, splashes, and being rinsed off in the sink after a sweaty workout. Jaybird claims the overall build for the Vista is stronger and more sweat- and impact-resistant than the Run XT, but with identical IPX7 ratings, we'll have to take its word. Regardless, we have no complaints in this department.\n\nInternally, Jaybird employs 6mm milled drivers. The outer panel for each earpiece has a single button. It needs to be pressed firmly to activate, and this means either pressing the earpiece into your ear, which is uncomfortable, or using multiple fingers to stabilize the earpiece while pressing the button. The various button functions can be customized in the Jaybird App. Out of the box, the controls are mirrored on each ear, except for power, which is controlled by the left ear only. A single press controls playback or call management, a double press skips forward a track or rejects an incoming call, and that's it. There's no track backward function or volume control, though you can swap volume controls for power controls in the app. Either way, you're giving something up.\n\n[![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31 inline](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-1.fit_lim.size_810x456.v_1569469964.jpg)](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jaybird-vista \"(Opens in a new tab)\")The black matte plastic charging case is more compact than the one that comes with the Run XT, and weighs just 0.2 ounces, making it easy to bring along on runs. It has a sporty, shoelace-style lanyard, and a USB-C port for the included charging cable. Above the port, there's a status LED, and internally, the case is fluorescent yellow, with magnetic cradles for the two earpieces.\n\nOne pleasant aspect of the pairing process is that it all happens in the case—you press a button on the interior of the case while the earphones are docked, and pair this way. This eliminates the often tedious process of pairing that can occur when one earpiece is ready and the other isn't.\n\nJaybird estimates the case to have only 10 extra hours of battery life, while the earphones themselves are supposed to get close to six hours per charge (by comparison, the Run XT have just four hours of battery life and get an additional eight from the case). Your results will vary based on your volume levels. These estimates put the Vista somewhere in the middle of the pack for true wireless battery life.\n\nThe Jaybird App for Android and iOS offers firmware updates, the ability to customize controls and turn off voice prompts, and most usefully, a user-adjustable EQ with presets you can save, name, and even describe. The ability to tweak the bass or highs is helpful, and adds value to the relatively high price.\n\nTo provide a sense of the Vista's baseline sound signature, we tested without the app's EQ engaged. But if you want to add more bass depth or cut it, you can tweak that and the rest of the frequency range easily.\n\nOn tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's \"Silent Shout,\" the earphones deliver powerful bass depth, even with the EQ flat. At top, unwise listening levels, the bass is strong and doesn't distort. At more moderate levels, the lows are still quite pumped, but decently matched by sculpting in the highs.\n\nBill Callahan's \"Drover,\" a track with far less deep bass in the mix, gives us a better sense of the Vista's general sound signature. The drums on this track get an ideal level of bass push—nothing too boosted, but there's a pleasant roundness and fullness to the lows here. Callahan's baritone vocals also receive some added bass depth, while the acoustic guitar strums are bright and crisp—the tape hiss is a little boosted, too. This is not a terribly accurate sound signature, but it's relatively balanced, with a lean toward the bass-forward end of the spectrum.\n\nOn Jay-Z and Kanye West's \"No Church in the Wild,\" the kick drum loop receives enough high-mid presence to retain its punchy edge, but the loop also sounds a little beefed up in the lows, as well. The vinyl crackle and hiss that is usually relegated to background status is pushed forward in the mix, and the sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat are delivered with serious depth, even in flat mode. If you want some gonzo bass, the app's EQ can bring it. The vocals on this track are delivered crisply and clearly, with only the slightest hint of added sibilance.\n\nOrchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams' *The Gospel According to the Other Mary*, get some added bass presence, pushing the lower register instrumentation forward in the mix. The higher register brass, strings, and vocals still have a bright, commanding presence as well, so while it's not a sound signature for purists, it is nicely balanced.\n\nThe mic offers average intelligibility. Using the Voice Memos app on an iPhone 8, we could understand every word we recorded, but the overall quality was typical of true wireless mics, with plenty of audio artifacts making the audio crackly and fuzzy. You should be able to use the Vista for calls and be understood, but mic intelligibility is not a selling point here.\n\nFor \\$180, Jaybird's Vista earphones deliver powerful audio in a waterproof build, with a useful app that lets you tune the sound to your liking. We'd like to see even longer battery life, but other than that there is very little to complain about here. In the sub-\\$200 true wireless realm, however, you have several good options. The \\$190 [Jabra Elite Active 65t](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jabra-elite-active-65t) and the \\$170 [JBL UA True Wireless Flash](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/jbl-ua-true-wireless-flash) are priced within \\$10 of the Vista, and both are excellent sports-focused options, while the \\$170 [RHA TrueConnect](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/rha-trueconnect) earphones are less for athletes, but offer stronger sound quality. And for less, we like what the [Samsung Galaxy Buds](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/samsung-galaxy-buds) bring to the table for \\$130.\n\nJaybird Vista\n\nBest for Bass-Hungry Fitness Fans\n\n4\\.0\n\nPros\n\nCons\n\nThe Bottom Line\n\nThe Jaybird Vista true wireless earphones deliver powerful audio performance in a waterproof, gym-friendly build with EQ you can adjust to taste.\n\n## About Our Expert\n![Tim Gideon](https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/authors\/04896dWbRzLlA7BUwmQSojs.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1723226071.png)\n\nTim Gideon\n\nContributing Editor, Audio\n***\nExperience\n\nI've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, and audio gear reviews are still my primary focus. 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Boilerpipe Text	Earlier this year, Jaybird scored solid marks with its $179.99 Run XT true wireless earphones . The company's new wire-free Vista earphones debut at the same price, and deliver similarly powerful bass depth and crisp highs with customizable EQ. Also like the Run XT (and all Jaybird earphones), they feature an exercise-friendly, waterproof build. Aside from slightly better battery life, there really isn't much of a difference between the two pairs, but the Vista are replacing the Run XT, so we're giving them the same high score, though there are lots of strong options in this price range. Available in black, with black eartips and a matte finish (blue and gray versions are expected later this year), the earphones have a somewhat boxy build that is nevertheless both lightweight and very secure in the ear. They uses a full-sleeve eartip, meaning instead of separate fins and tips, the pairs are all one piece, with fins protruding. Three pairs are included, varying in size for both the fins and the tips. The earphones are IPX7 waterproof . This means they can withstand being submerged in up to one meter of water, and can definitely handle heavy rain, splashes, and being rinsed off in the sink after a sweaty workout. Jaybird claims the overall build for the Vista is stronger and more sweat- and impact-resistant than the Run XT, but with identical IPX7 ratings, we'll have to take its word. Regardless, we have no complaints in this department. Internally, Jaybird employs 6mm milled drivers. The outer panel for each earpiece has a single button. It needs to be pressed firmly to activate, and this means either pressing the earpiece into your ear, which is uncomfortable, or using multiple fingers to stabilize the earpiece while pressing the button. The various button functions can be customized in the Jaybird App. Out of the box, the controls are mirrored on each ear, except for power, which is controlled by the left ear only. A single press controls playback or call management, a double press skips forward a track or rejects an incoming call, and that's it. There's no track backward function or volume control, though you can swap volume controls for power controls in the app. Either way, you're giving something up. The black matte plastic charging case is more compact than the one that comes with the Run XT, and weighs just 0.2 ounces, making it easy to bring along on runs. It has a sporty, shoelace-style lanyard, and a USB-C port for the included charging cable. Above the port, there's a status LED, and internally, the case is fluorescent yellow, with magnetic cradles for the two earpieces. One pleasant aspect of the pairing process is that it all happens in the case—you press a button on the interior of the case while the earphones are docked, and pair this way. This eliminates the often tedious process of pairing that can occur when one earpiece is ready and the other isn't. Jaybird estimates the case to have only 10 extra hours of battery life, while the earphones themselves are supposed to get close to six hours per charge (by comparison, the Run XT have just four hours of battery life and get an additional eight from the case). Your results will vary based on your volume levels. These estimates put the Vista somewhere in the middle of the pack for true wireless battery life. The Jaybird App for Android and iOS offers firmware updates, the ability to customize controls and turn off voice prompts, and most usefully, a user-adjustable EQ with presets you can save, name, and even describe. The ability to tweak the bass or highs is helpful, and adds value to the relatively high price. To provide a sense of the Vista's baseline sound signature, we tested without the app's EQ engaged. But if you want to add more bass depth or cut it, you can tweak that and the rest of the frequency range easily. On tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's "Silent Shout," the earphones deliver powerful bass depth, even with the EQ flat. At top, unwise listening levels, the bass is strong and doesn't distort. At more moderate levels, the lows are still quite pumped, but decently matched by sculpting in the highs. Bill Callahan's "Drover," a track with far less deep bass in the mix, gives us a better sense of the Vista's general sound signature. The drums on this track get an ideal level of bass push—nothing too boosted, but there's a pleasant roundness and fullness to the lows here. Callahan's baritone vocals also receive some added bass depth, while the acoustic guitar strums are bright and crisp—the tape hiss is a little boosted, too. This is not a terribly accurate sound signature, but it's relatively balanced, with a lean toward the bass-forward end of the spectrum. On Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild," the kick drum loop receives enough high-mid presence to retain its punchy edge, but the loop also sounds a little beefed up in the lows, as well. The vinyl crackle and hiss that is usually relegated to background status is pushed forward in the mix, and the sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat are delivered with serious depth, even in flat mode. If you want some gonzo bass, the app's EQ can bring it. The vocals on this track are delivered crisply and clearly, with only the slightest hint of added sibilance. Orchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary , get some added bass presence, pushing the lower register instrumentation forward in the mix. The higher register brass, strings, and vocals still have a bright, commanding presence as well, so while it's not a sound signature for purists, it is nicely balanced. The mic offers average intelligibility. Using the Voice Memos app on an iPhone 8, we could understand every word we recorded, but the overall quality was typical of true wireless mics, with plenty of audio artifacts making the audio crackly and fuzzy. You should be able to use the Vista for calls and be understood, but mic intelligibility is not a selling point here. For $180, Jaybird's Vista earphones deliver powerful audio in a waterproof build, with a useful app that lets you tune the sound to your liking. We'd like to see even longer battery life, but other than that there is very little to complain about here. In the sub-$200 true wireless realm, however, you have several good options. The $190 Jabra Elite Active 65t and the $170 JBL UA True Wireless Flash are priced within $10 of the Vista, and both are excellent sports-focused options, while the $170 RHA TrueConnect earphones are less for athletes, but offer stronger sound quality. And for less, we like what the Samsung Galaxy Buds bring to the table for $130. Jaybird Vista Best for Bass-Hungry Fitness Fans 4.0 Pros Cons The Bottom Line The Jaybird Vista true wireless earphones deliver powerful audio performance in a waterproof, gym-friendly build with EQ you can adjust to taste. About Our Expert Tim Gideon Contributing Editor, Audio Experience I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, and audio gear reviews are still my primary focus. Prior to my career in reviewing tech, I worked as an audio engineer—my love of recording audio eventually led me to writing about audio gear. Headphones and earphones Wireless and computer speakers USB mics Bluetooth headsets Probably because of their prevalence in the recording studios I worked in a long time ago, I am most comfortable on Macs—I'm writing this on the 2019 iMac I use for testing. I also have a MacBook Pro that gets plenty of similar use. My workspace has a mini recording studio setup, and the the gear I work with there is a mix of items I've used forever (Paradigm Mini Monitors and a McIntosh stereo receiver) and newer gear I use for recording and review testing (such as the Universal Audio Apollo x16). I'm obsessed with modern boutique analog synths—some of my favorites instruments in this realm are the Landscape Audio Stereo Field and HC-TT, the Soma Enner, the Koma Field Kit, and the Lorre Mill Keyed Mosstone. From my studio days, I'm comfortable using Pro Tools, and in recent years have branched out to other realms of creative software, like Adobe Premiere and After Effects. I stream music, but I also still buy albums, digitally or on vinyl, and encourage anyone who wants fair compensation for musicians and engineers to do the same. I also play lots of Wordle. Latest By Tim Gideon Read Full Bio
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MSRP \$179.99 \$148.25 [\$148 at Amazon](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=score-card-persistent&element=buy-button&item=offer&position=1&element_label=%24148+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj "(Opens in a new tab)") * \$149.99 [\$149 at Best Buy](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=07ceq7iAfFfRlRYt8DCvPYM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fjaybird-vista-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black%2F6320598.p%3FskuId%3D6320598&template=review-page&module=score-card-persistent&element=buy-button&item=offer&position=2&element_label=%24149+at+Best+Buy&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj "(Opens in a new tab)") * \$179.99 Save \$50.99 [\$129 at Walmart](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=02zLDwCqTbhlnKCTPdI0yqf&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FJaybird-Sport-VISTABLACK-Vista-Bluetooth-Earbuds-Black%2F497466644&template=review-page&module=score-card-persistent&element=buy-button&item=offer&position=3&element_label=%24129+at+Walmart&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj "(Opens in a new tab)") ## Pros & Cons - Strong audio performance with boosted bass and crisp highs. - App features user-adjustable EQ. - IPX7 waterproof. - Secure fit for exercise. - Limited on-ear controls. ## Jaybird Vista Specs \| Name \| Value \| \|---\|---\| \| Type \| In-Canal \| \| Wireless \| \| More Specs Earlier this year, Jaybird scored solid marks with its \$179.99 Run XT [true wireless earphones](https://www.pcmag.com/picks/airpod-alternatives-the-best-true-wireless-earbuds). The company's new wire-free Vista earphones debut at the same price, and deliver similarly powerful bass depth and crisp highs with customizable EQ. Also like the Run XT (and all Jaybird earphones), they feature an exercise-friendly, waterproof build. Aside from slightly better battery life, there really isn't much of a difference between the two pairs, but the Vista are replacing the Run XT, so we're giving them the same high score, though there are lots of strong options in this price range. ## Design Available in black, with black eartips and a matte finish (blue and gray versions are expected later this year), the earphones have a somewhat boxy build that is nevertheless both lightweight and very secure in the ear. They uses a full-sleeve eartip, meaning instead of separate fins and tips, the pairs are all one piece, with fins protruding. Three pairs are included, varying in size for both the fins and the tips. The earphones are [IPX7 waterproof](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/dust-resistant-waterproof-making-sense-of-gadget-ratings). This means they can withstand being submerged in up to one meter of water, and can definitely handle heavy rain, splashes, and being rinsed off in the sink after a sweaty workout. Jaybird claims the overall build for the Vista is stronger and more sweat- and impact-resistant than the Run XT, but with identical IPX7 ratings, we'll have to take its word. Regardless, we have no complaints in this department. Internally, Jaybird employs 6mm milled drivers. The outer panel for each earpiece has a single button. It needs to be pressed firmly to activate, and this means either pressing the earpiece into your ear, which is uncomfortable, or using multiple fingers to stabilize the earpiece while pressing the button. The various button functions can be customized in the Jaybird App. Out of the box, the controls are mirrored on each ear, except for power, which is controlled by the left ear only. A single press controls playback or call management, a double press skips forward a track or rejects an incoming call, and that's it. 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Sennheiser](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=022eu3IwUKn9yRZjesQWPxa&url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3Dyr7LsPS5ySE%26mid%3D42592%26u1%3D8ed3891e-7425-411b-b684-23d7560f359e%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fen-us.sennheiser.com%252Fmomentum-truewireless%2523mtw-campaign-16817&template=review-page&module=similar-products-carousel&element=product-tile&item=buy-button&position=10&element_label=%24299+at+Sennheiser&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=06qcXuDBvnvLEWnjUvYfFtB "(Opens in a new tab)") [Read Our Review](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless) [![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31 inline](https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/reviews/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-1.fit_lim.size_810x456.v_1569469964.jpg)![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31 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It has a sporty, shoelace-style lanyard, and a USB-C port for the included charging cable. Above the port, there's a status LED, and internally, the case is fluorescent yellow, with magnetic cradles for the two earpieces. One pleasant aspect of the pairing process is that it all happens in the case—you press a button on the interior of the case while the earphones are docked, and pair this way. This eliminates the often tedious process of pairing that can occur when one earpiece is ready and the other isn't. Jaybird estimates the case to have only 10 extra hours of battery life, while the earphones themselves are supposed to get close to six hours per charge (by comparison, the Run XT have just four hours of battery life and get an additional eight from the case). Your results will vary based on your volume levels. These estimates put the Vista somewhere in the middle of the pack for true wireless battery life. The Jaybird App for Android and iOS offers firmware updates, the ability to customize controls and turn off voice prompts, and most usefully, a user-adjustable EQ with presets you can save, name, and even describe. The ability to tweak the bass or highs is helpful, and adds value to the relatively high price. ## Performance To provide a sense of the Vista's baseline sound signature, we tested without the app's EQ engaged. But if you want to add more bass depth or cut it, you can tweak that and the rest of the frequency range easily. On tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's "Silent Shout," the earphones deliver powerful bass depth, even with the EQ flat. At top, unwise listening levels, the bass is strong and doesn't distort. At more moderate levels, the lows are still quite pumped, but decently matched by sculpting in the highs. ![Related Story](https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/reviews/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-2.fit_lim.size_35x26.v_1569469964.jpg) ![Related Story](https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/reviews/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-2.fit_lim.size_35x26.v_1569469964.jpg) [See How We Test Headphones](https://www.pcmag.com/about/how-we-test-headphones) Bill Callahan's "Drover," a track with far less deep bass in the mix, gives us a better sense of the Vista's general sound signature. The drums on this track get an ideal level of bass push—nothing too boosted, but there's a pleasant roundness and fullness to the lows here. Callahan's baritone vocals also receive some added bass depth, while the acoustic guitar strums are bright and crisp—the tape hiss is a little boosted, too. This is not a terribly accurate sound signature, but it's relatively balanced, with a lean toward the bass-forward end of the spectrum. On Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild," the kick drum loop receives enough high-mid presence to retain its punchy edge, but the loop also sounds a little beefed up in the lows, as well. The vinyl crackle and hiss that is usually relegated to background status is pushed forward in the mix, and the sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat are delivered with serious depth, even in flat mode. If you want some gonzo bass, the app's EQ can bring it. The vocals on this track are delivered crisply and clearly, with only the slightest hint of added sibilance. Orchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, get some added bass presence, pushing the lower register instrumentation forward in the mix. The higher register brass, strings, and vocals still have a bright, commanding presence as well, so while it's not a sound signature for purists, it is nicely balanced. The mic offers average intelligibility. Using the Voice Memos app on an iPhone 8, we could understand every word we recorded, but the overall quality was typical of true wireless mics, with plenty of audio artifacts making the audio crackly and fuzzy. You should be able to use the Vista for calls and be understood, but mic intelligibility is not a selling point here. ## Conclusions For \$180, Jaybird's Vista earphones deliver powerful audio in a waterproof build, with a useful app that lets you tune the sound to your liking. We'd like to see even longer battery life, but other than that there is very little to complain about here. In the sub-\$200 true wireless realm, however, you have several good options. The \$190 [Jabra Elite Active 65t](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jabra-elite-active-65t) and the \$170 [JBL UA True Wireless Flash](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jbl-ua-true-wireless-flash) are priced within \$10 of the Vista, and both are excellent sports-focused options, while the \$170 [RHA TrueConnect](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/rha-trueconnect) earphones are less for athletes, but offer stronger sound quality. And for less, we like what the [Samsung Galaxy Buds](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds) bring to the table for \$130. Jaybird Vista Best for Bass-Hungry Fitness Fans 4\.0 [![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 528 297'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E>)](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=product-cards&element=product-card&item=image&position=1&element_label=&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj "(Opens in a new tab)") [Check Stock](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=product-cards&element=product-card&item=buy-button&position=1&element_label=Check+Stock&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj "(Opens in a new tab)") \$148.25 at Amazon MSRP \$179.99 Pros - Strong audio performance with boosted bass and crisp highs. - App features user-adjustable EQ. - IPX7 waterproof. - Secure fit for exercise. View More Cons - Limited on-ear controls. [![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31](https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/reviews/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-4.fit_lim.size_300x169.v1569479034.jpg)](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=product-cards&element=product-card&item=image&position=1&element_label=&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj "(Opens in a new tab)") [Check Stock](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJaybird-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earbuds%2Fdp%2FB07R9QJS9L&template=review-page&module=product-cards&element=product-card&item=buy-button&position=1&element_label=Check+Stock&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Freviews%2Fjaybird-vista&object_type=review&object_uuid=06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n&product_uuid=03lBTzLDe8tiDedY7ApbyXj "(Opens in a new tab)") \$148.25 at Amazon MSRP \$179.99 The Bottom Line The Jaybird Vista true wireless earphones deliver powerful audio performance in a waterproof, gym-friendly build with EQ you can adjust to taste. ## About Our Expert ![Tim Gideon](https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/authors/04896dWbRzLlA7BUwmQSojs.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1723226071.png) Tim Gideon Contributing Editor, Audio * Experience I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, and audio gear reviews are still my primary focus. Prior to my career in reviewing tech, I worked as an audio engineer—my love of recording audio eventually led me to writing about audio gear. Headphones and earphones Wireless and computer speakers USB mics Bluetooth headsets Probably because of their prevalence in the recording studios I worked in a long time ago, I am most comfortable on Macs—I'm writing this on the 2019 iMac I use for testing. I also have a MacBook Pro that gets plenty of similar use. My workspace has a mini recording studio setup, and the the gear I work with there is a mix of items I've used forever (Paradigm Mini Monitors and a McIntosh stereo receiver) and newer gear I use for recording and review testing (such as the Universal Audio Apollo x16). I'm obsessed with modern boutique analog synths—some of my favorites instruments in this realm are the Landscape Audio Stereo Field and HC-TT, the Soma Enner, the Koma Field Kit, and the Lorre Mill Keyed Mosstone. From my studio days, I'm comfortable using Pro Tools, and in recent years have branched out to other realms of creative software, like Adobe Premiere and After Effects. I stream music, but I also still buy albums, digitally or on vinyl, and encourage anyone who wants fair compensation for musicians and engineers to do the same. I also play lots of Wordle. 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Readable Markdown	Earlier this year, Jaybird scored solid marks with its \$179.99 Run XT [true wireless earphones](https://www.pcmag.com/picks/airpod-alternatives-the-best-true-wireless-earbuds). The company's new wire-free Vista earphones debut at the same price, and deliver similarly powerful bass depth and crisp highs with customizable EQ. Also like the Run XT (and all Jaybird earphones), they feature an exercise-friendly, waterproof build. Aside from slightly better battery life, there really isn't much of a difference between the two pairs, but the Vista are replacing the Run XT, so we're giving them the same high score, though there are lots of strong options in this price range. Available in black, with black eartips and a matte finish (blue and gray versions are expected later this year), the earphones have a somewhat boxy build that is nevertheless both lightweight and very secure in the ear. They uses a full-sleeve eartip, meaning instead of separate fins and tips, the pairs are all one piece, with fins protruding. Three pairs are included, varying in size for both the fins and the tips. The earphones are [IPX7 waterproof](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/dust-resistant-waterproof-making-sense-of-gadget-ratings). This means they can withstand being submerged in up to one meter of water, and can definitely handle heavy rain, splashes, and being rinsed off in the sink after a sweaty workout. Jaybird claims the overall build for the Vista is stronger and more sweat- and impact-resistant than the Run XT, but with identical IPX7 ratings, we'll have to take its word. Regardless, we have no complaints in this department. Internally, Jaybird employs 6mm milled drivers. The outer panel for each earpiece has a single button. It needs to be pressed firmly to activate, and this means either pressing the earpiece into your ear, which is uncomfortable, or using multiple fingers to stabilize the earpiece while pressing the button. The various button functions can be customized in the Jaybird App. Out of the box, the controls are mirrored on each ear, except for power, which is controlled by the left ear only. A single press controls playback or call management, a double press skips forward a track or rejects an incoming call, and that's it. There's no track backward function or volume control, though you can swap volume controls for power controls in the app. Either way, you're giving something up. [![Jaybird Vista NDA 3:01 am ET Wed July 31 inline](https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/reviews/06vqC2v9rFkha1Ai3qRSC4n-1.fit_lim.size_810x456.v_1569469964.jpg)](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jaybird-vista "(Opens in a new tab)")The black matte plastic charging case is more compact than the one that comes with the Run XT, and weighs just 0.2 ounces, making it easy to bring along on runs. It has a sporty, shoelace-style lanyard, and a USB-C port for the included charging cable. Above the port, there's a status LED, and internally, the case is fluorescent yellow, with magnetic cradles for the two earpieces. One pleasant aspect of the pairing process is that it all happens in the case—you press a button on the interior of the case while the earphones are docked, and pair this way. This eliminates the often tedious process of pairing that can occur when one earpiece is ready and the other isn't. Jaybird estimates the case to have only 10 extra hours of battery life, while the earphones themselves are supposed to get close to six hours per charge (by comparison, the Run XT have just four hours of battery life and get an additional eight from the case). Your results will vary based on your volume levels. These estimates put the Vista somewhere in the middle of the pack for true wireless battery life. The Jaybird App for Android and iOS offers firmware updates, the ability to customize controls and turn off voice prompts, and most usefully, a user-adjustable EQ with presets you can save, name, and even describe. The ability to tweak the bass or highs is helpful, and adds value to the relatively high price. To provide a sense of the Vista's baseline sound signature, we tested without the app's EQ engaged. But if you want to add more bass depth or cut it, you can tweak that and the rest of the frequency range easily. On tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's "Silent Shout," the earphones deliver powerful bass depth, even with the EQ flat. At top, unwise listening levels, the bass is strong and doesn't distort. At more moderate levels, the lows are still quite pumped, but decently matched by sculpting in the highs. Bill Callahan's "Drover," a track with far less deep bass in the mix, gives us a better sense of the Vista's general sound signature. The drums on this track get an ideal level of bass push—nothing too boosted, but there's a pleasant roundness and fullness to the lows here. Callahan's baritone vocals also receive some added bass depth, while the acoustic guitar strums are bright and crisp—the tape hiss is a little boosted, too. This is not a terribly accurate sound signature, but it's relatively balanced, with a lean toward the bass-forward end of the spectrum. On Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild," the kick drum loop receives enough high-mid presence to retain its punchy edge, but the loop also sounds a little beefed up in the lows, as well. The vinyl crackle and hiss that is usually relegated to background status is pushed forward in the mix, and the sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat are delivered with serious depth, even in flat mode. If you want some gonzo bass, the app's EQ can bring it. The vocals on this track are delivered crisply and clearly, with only the slightest hint of added sibilance. Orchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, get some added bass presence, pushing the lower register instrumentation forward in the mix. The higher register brass, strings, and vocals still have a bright, commanding presence as well, so while it's not a sound signature for purists, it is nicely balanced. The mic offers average intelligibility. Using the Voice Memos app on an iPhone 8, we could understand every word we recorded, but the overall quality was typical of true wireless mics, with plenty of audio artifacts making the audio crackly and fuzzy. You should be able to use the Vista for calls and be understood, but mic intelligibility is not a selling point here. For \$180, Jaybird's Vista earphones deliver powerful audio in a waterproof build, with a useful app that lets you tune the sound to your liking. We'd like to see even longer battery life, but other than that there is very little to complain about here. In the sub-\$200 true wireless realm, however, you have several good options. The \$190 [Jabra Elite Active 65t](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jabra-elite-active-65t) and the \$170 [JBL UA True Wireless Flash](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jbl-ua-true-wireless-flash) are priced within \$10 of the Vista, and both are excellent sports-focused options, while the \$170 [RHA TrueConnect](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/rha-trueconnect) earphones are less for athletes, but offer stronger sound quality. And for less, we like what the [Samsung Galaxy Buds](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds) bring to the table for \$130. Jaybird Vista Best for Bass-Hungry Fitness Fans 4\.0 Pros Cons The Bottom Line The Jaybird Vista true wireless earphones deliver powerful audio performance in a waterproof, gym-friendly build with EQ you can adjust to taste. ## About Our Expert ![Tim Gideon](https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/authors/04896dWbRzLlA7BUwmQSojs.fit_lim.size_100x100.v1723226071.png) Tim Gideon Contributing Editor, Audio *** Experience I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, and audio gear reviews are still my primary focus. Prior to my career in reviewing tech, I worked as an audio engineer—my love of recording audio eventually led me to writing about audio gear. Headphones and earphones Wireless and computer speakers USB mics Bluetooth headsets Probably because of their prevalence in the recording studios I worked in a long time ago, I am most comfortable on Macs—I'm writing this on the 2019 iMac I use for testing. I also have a MacBook Pro that gets plenty of similar use. My workspace has a mini recording studio setup, and the the gear I work with there is a mix of items I've used forever (Paradigm Mini Monitors and a McIntosh stereo receiver) and newer gear I use for recording and review testing (such as the Universal Audio Apollo x16). I'm obsessed with modern boutique analog synths—some of my favorites instruments in this realm are the Landscape Audio Stereo Field and HC-TT, the Soma Enner, the Koma Field Kit, and the Lorre Mill Keyed Mosstone. From my studio days, I'm comfortable using Pro Tools, and in recent years have branched out to other realms of creative software, like Adobe Premiere and After Effects. I stream music, but I also still buy albums, digitally or on vinyl, and encourage anyone who wants fair compensation for musicians and engineers to do the same. I also play lots of Wordle. Latest By Tim Gideon [Read Full Bio](https://www.pcmag.com/authors/tim-gideon)
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