Customer Ratings & Reviews

I absolutely loved the Jaybird Vista first gen. The sound is great and the app works well to equalize the profile the way you want. I've never once had these fall out during any of my runs or workouts. My 2 star deduction is because the battery life is atrocious. The buds die even when not in use. I find myself charging them every 3-4 days with only ~5 hours of use. I've tried everything to increase battery life, but to no avail. It is probably something that can be fixed with an update, but this has not happened yet.

IEasy return on these. ISsue updating software. Issue with left earbud dropping connection, high wind noise & bad call quality, delay in connection when switching from youtube app to music app. Nice fit, buds stay put, sound is nice with nice bass and clear high & lows, light weight, good battery life. Soundcor or Jabra over these in this price range. Not recommended.

Jaybird’s Vista 2 True Wireless Sport Headphones (Nimbus Gray) are purposely built to accompany an exercise regime and provide a soundtrack to go along with it. They are IPX68 rated (waterproof, sweat proof and dustproof) and have a military spec certification, ensuring a high level of ruggedness. Their simple design, very light weight, and comfortable fit removes any irritations. And the music reproduction can be fully modified to meet my idea of accuracy as well as my desire for either solitude or inclusion in my surroundings. These are great performers. SOUND: It’s pretty much pointless to talk about sound quality when there is so much fine tuning built into these earbuds. The Vista 2 already start with a baseline of smooth and balanced sound with a very wide frequency range. Detail is wonderful and the bass is super, IF you get a good fit. YOU are in complete control of every aspect of the sound, building on this solid baseline. Jaybird’s APP offers a really wide collection of pre-set calibrations, including some truly awful ones, and a a much bigger selection of very useful ones. Better yet, you can create and save your own favorite sound modifications. You will discover you can mimic any other earbuds you’ve ever tried on. But, these Jaybirds are probably less expensive and more robust. Pump up the bass, slope the treble up or down. Have fun. The Jaybirds have another great feature: You can create a personal EQ which is employs a multi-frequency tone generator and, based on your unique hearing curve, creates an EQ that should correct for your hearing deficiencies. I had no luck on my first attempt. I wondered if I was deaf. I had complete success the next day and ever since. Be patient and persistent. The Jaybirds have first-use quirks which seem to sort themselves out pretty quickly. FEATURES / SETUP: Initial setup was frustrating for me using my iPhone 12. Jaybird can do better with their instructions. Attempting to pair the earbuds with my phone and adding the App as directed did not work. Instead, once I installed the App and had it running in the background, pairing the earbuds with Bluetooth from scratch (I had cleared the device from Bluetooth), allowed the App to immediately find the earbuds. Subsequent cycles of turning the Jaybirds off by placing them in the case, recharging and putting them into use was trouble-free. When the APP did have trouble connecting my earbuds, placing the earbuds into the case, if only for a few seconds, and then removing them triggered a re-connect. It seems only fair to describe the Jaybird Vista 2s as a bit fussy (at least in my test with my iPhone 12). Battery charging requires the provided case which adds another16 hours of re-charging on top of the 8 hours the earbuds’s offer. I didn’t test this. <> The Jaybird My Sound App is loaded with features. It provides pre-configured equalization curves, or lets you create your own and save them. The APP can locate your Jaybird Earbuds if you enable this feature. It’s in the App that you choose whether to allow ambient sound or even enhance it. It’s here that you choose to employ noise cancellation and just how much to use. <> Clear Voice uses 4 Mics with the WindDefense Fabric in an effort to improve calls. My environments aren’t terribly challenging, so my experience was great. <> There are 3 sizes of eartips (2 with integrated wings). Select for comfort but you should realize a good seal is required for good bass and noise control. (There are no foam choices which I prefer for comfort.) <> The carry case is quite small and very attractive. It has a strong magnet to keep the earbuds from falling out when it’s open and an equally strong magnet to keep it closed. Slightly too strong for my liking but if Jaybird provided a fingernail slot to assist grip, I’d be OK. SUMMARY: Jaybird’s Vista 2 True Wireless Earbuds have a huge suite of useful features, although a couple are not as reliable as I’d hope. The Vista 2 have a wonderful build quality for sport’s enthusiasts and it was very easy to find a comfortable fit. But, I’m a gym person, so my demands are limited. If you’re bicycling or running out in a more hostile environment, you’ll have more stringent requirements which I can’t fully address. Sound quality is exceptional and so easy to modify into any sound profile you prefer. Connectivity was not up to my expectations but, then, your experience might be better or worse. Because of all the positive and unique qualities, I’d recommend these Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds to anyone.

I haven't decided yet if I'll keep them. The only reason I would is the fit and how well they stay put. Cons: The Jaybird app doesn't let you change button settings for phone calls separate from music. Manual clearly states you can customize button for phone use but app only shows 1 set of options. Jabra definitely allows you to create phone settings as well as music and I attached screenshots. The phone call quality is lacking for a $200 pair of ear buds. I'm not talking about carrier quality. The calls always sound dull/lifeless if that makes sense. Maybe if they allowed separate EQ settings for phone calls, this would help. My iphone will show 3 separate bluetooth connections for the 1 pair of earbuds. I'm told this is because each earbud and caae have independent signals... but you don't accept 3 different bluetooth connections so why do 3 have to show up? Just confusing and I've never had a bluetooth product show multiple connections for 1 product. I'm losing ability to hear through 1 ear bud if I text someone. Not sure why. Charge light stops flashing when wireless charging on Apple Magsafe charger, which is compatible with Qi charging. It should either flash for charging or solid light for charged based on manual.

Love Kay it’s and this is still a great product. Saying that, the noise cancellation and surround sense is not on par with most other bids. They come about the same price as vista original. Actually I think the original have better noise cancellation in relation to. At the moment they both are the same price. I enjoy the open ability that they hold to try surround sense. Vistas are still top of my choice and very little opposition in lieu of sweat proof.

I have owned most Jaybirds headphones and only returned the original Runs and these. I do like the Vista 2’s but I couldn’t get them to charge wirelessly. I charge my iPhone and gaming headphones with no issues. I got them to charge via cable which worked but I wanted to charge them wirelessly. App DL’d and update done. Sound was great, not the new Sony’s level but plenty for working out. Button functionality was top notch. Also once I figured out how to turn off the noise canceling, all was well in the universe (and I don’t mean activating the passive noise, I mean turning off all mic assist). Lastly, these headphones disconnected while running almost every run. Not a hard fix but it takes me out of the run for but while I get the headphones working again (I workout 12-15 hours a week). I really think I got a bad egg and I’m willing to give them another shot but maybe in 6 months and a few updates. I’m testing the new Sony’s true wireless xm4’s for now and have been great.

I was excited when I saw the name. Vista, then 2. I knew these were going to be special. What I didn't expect, was the amazing sounds from such small earbuds.It's a trade off when it comes to earbuds and headphone, but the Jaybird Vista 2s are very thoughtfully made. They have taken everything that made the Vista(1st edition) great and added a more rugged nature ready, sound sensitive and all around comfortablly fitting pair of must have earphones. I love the fabric that covers the earbuds and the actual buttons, in lue of touch sensitive buttons on a lot of earbuds. Listening to music is a joy to the ears. The highs, mids and lows come out far more clearly than I would've imagined true wireless or any standard earbuds could muster. You're not supposed to get this much bass from earbuds, but ooh boy, do you get it. I love the charging case design. Small enough to just slide into the pocket and just large enough to be noticed. Obviously, they're water resistant( you could actually swim with these on, but use caution with anything in your lobes while swimming). They can withstand drops from pretty high up , but again, I don't recommend you drop testing a pair $200 earbuds all willy nilly. Just rest assured that they will survive a few mishaps and butter finger slip-ups with a hitch. Pairing is super easy, as long as you've the excellently designed Jaybird app. I got a a prompt to pair them right out of the box, simply by opening the case. They aren't slipping out of the case without some effort. The magnets keeps a firm grip on the buds while the caseid open. And I haven't even talked about well they fit in the ears. Bless those beautiful fins. There are a 2 other colors ( black & nimbas gray) but I really love the midnight blue. That color just pops.Each earbud can be used indivdually and the ANC feature works like that also. 8 hours of power with 2 extra full charges with the case(24 hours, if you're doing the math) more than enough listening time, plus they can be wirelessly charged on any charging pad or power sharing phone you may have, to keep the case topped off. There's really so much to love with these, but there's only one issue I've come across. That's the static feedback that I personally can hear on my end of call or just while they're in my ears with no calls or music on. that little crackle just takes me out of the dream of perfection that I perceive to be leaning towards. All that being said, these still some of the best true wireless earbuds I have ever used. I haev to recommend these to everyone.

Tl;dr: Light weight, active noise cancellation, good sounding buds designed for use in all weather conditions. Strong competitor against Airpods matching Apple’s size with better sound, battery life, and build quality. Microphone for calls is OK, below expectations for a set with ANC. Full review: True Wireless earbuds are the essence of compromise. They have to be small, but sturdy. They must have long life, but decent sound. They must be easy to control, but fit in your pocket. They should block out external noise, but provide a good microphone for phone calls. Jaybird has managed to find the sweet spot for nearly all of these issues. Sound: The overall sound is very decent with only a slight bass emphasis. I have had several sets of earphone/earbuds in the past and the previous generation Vista have been my “go to” earphones in nearly all circumstances. Sound quality with the Vista 2’s is nearly indistinguishable from the Vista’s. These sound a little more detailed due to better sound isolation and active noise cancellation. Isolation: The earbuds provide excellent isolation from the outside world which increases the perceived bass and overall definition. In addition, the active noise cancellation works very well to reduce the noise of what’s going on around you. I was able to mow my lawn while listening to music at what otherwise would have been a very quiet level. While I still heard the mower slightly, it was not at all bothersome. It performs equally well at both low and high volumes. Since these are designed for fitness/workouts, you can be assured of setting aside the rest of the world when you set out on your own path. Active Noise Cancellation: The Vista 2s have added noise cancellation to the Vista’s design factor. This is very noticeable when it’s on or off. When off, Jaybird brings you the world as heard by the microphones sitting on your earbuds. You can easily hear what’s going on within 10 feet. Much less so anything beyond that. This way you can keep listening to music or a podcast while being aware of surroundings. With ANC on (just two taps), the world disappears and you can loose yourself in the music! Microphone/Calls: In a quiet place, the mic does an OK job of picking up your voice. While these are an improvement over the company’s previous Vista version, they don’t come close to what a true headset can deliver. Even in an office environment, callers occasionally asked me to repeat myself. They pick up some of the noise from the room while also passing along your voice. This should not be considered a headset replacement unless music is your main concern. Comfort: These are the most comfortable true wireless ear buds that I’ve worn. I used them comfortably all day long, blocking out the noise from my office with a bunch of sales folks. They come with 3 different sets of fit wings, though I only used the ‘Medium’ size. They never felt close coming out. When I did want to remove them, they came out quickly and easily. They easily snap into the case with a small magnet. Another magnet keeps the case closed. Battery Life: The case charges quickly from a USB-C output. The earbuds charge quickly as well. You can use either ear bud independently of the other for virtually continuous sound. In 3 hours with the buds on, they only drained to 60% (based on the app). On that basis, they should easily last for the 6 hours claimed on the box. Build/Water: The buds are incredibly light, as is the case. So much so that I often don’t notice when they’re in my pocket. They’re also barely noticeable in my ears. The control buttons on each ear are responsive with minimal pressure. There’s one button for bud which allows you to control them with light gloves on. Controls can be used for pause, skip track, and volume. These can be customized somewhat in the app.. They’re advertised as being waterproof, but after drowning my last pair of true wireless ear buds, I’m not tempting fate.

--- SETUP --- The Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds are quick to set up. They come pre-charged with enough power to start using them. As soon as you pull them out of the charging case, they will be in pairing mode. Download the Jaybird app to pair and start using them right away. --- FEATURES --- IP68 Waterproof, sweatproof and dustproof. MIL-STD 810G freeze, shock and impact resistant. 24 hours battery life (8 hours on the buds + 16 hours charging in case). 5 minute charge gives you 1 hour charge. Portable charging case. 4 embedded mics for phone calls and 3 interchangeable eargels for comfort and secure fit. --- PERFORMANCE --- These Jarbird Vista 2 earbuds are definitely top of the line. There are 8 sound presets to try (flat, Signature, Timothy Olson, Rory Bosio, Bring the Bass, Extended Listening, Warmth, and RB JAms). Your sound can be customized for your liking and be saved in your own preset. This can be done manually or it can be done by taking a personal EQ test that sounds a lot like taking a hearing test. I love this feature because even if you don’t know what the difference between low, mid, and high ranges are or can do, you can do the test and get a sound customized to your hearing. After customizing my sound, I was satisfied with the result and took off to the gym. --- EXPECTATIONS --- These earbuds definitely stay secure on your ears regardless of your activity. If you are running, lying down on a bench, or jumping, they will not fall off your ears. The pre-installed eargels were definitely secured on my ear but uncomfortable. I switched eargels to the smallest provided option and I still felt the security of them in my ears but now they were comfortable. Personally, I don’t like when earbuds have one button that does multiple actions because sometimes, those multiple button presses aren’t intuitive. Through the app, you can customize what each single or multiple button press does. For example, I rarely change the volume on my earbuds. I removed the volume and replaced it with powering off when I press and hold. I set a double press to rewind a track and a double tap to turn noise canceling on and off. Now, the single button does what feels natural to me. The noise canceling works well and can be turned off when needed. They are easy to clean because they are waterproof. The storage case which, also serves as a rechargeable battery, is small and has a lanyard you can use to tie to your gym or hiking backpack. The case magnetically closes securely and frankly, just looks cool. --- VALUE --- These earbuds are worth the investment due to its sound quality out of the box and the endless level of customization for both sound and control. --- APPROVAL --- These earbuds are perfect for the active user, the road trip taker, or the house lounger. Truly the one-size-meets-all-needs of earbuds.

I've used Jaybirds for many years and the Vista 2 are the best so far, particularly for me as a trail runner. They don't move, no matter what you are doing on the trails or the amount of sweat/rain. Sound quality is also excellent. I personally don't care about noise cancelling but it's there.

These are some really nice earbuds. I am a small woman and have small ears. I always have an issue with earbuds really hurting my ears, not fitting or falling out and generally being too big for my ears. These fit nicely and seem to stay in my ears well. I haven't used them at the gym yet so I'm not sure if they'll hold up to that. There are 3 sizes of earbuds adapters to allow you to choose the right fit. You want the fit to be snug to give you the best sound and fit but not so tight as they hurt your ears. Out of the box, I liked how small the charging case was compared to the pair I use currently. They have a matte finish and the outside where you press for the controls feels like speaker fabric. You can customize what the controls do for each earbuds, which is a super nice feature. As I opened the case, they immediately started the process to connect with my phone, which was right next to me. The process was easy, which is great because some things I've tried to Bluetooth to can be trying. The app is very intuitive. One thing that always drives me nuts with earbuds is that when I run, walk, chew, etc, the sound really amplifies into my ear. I don't want to hear myself, I want to hear my music. These earbuds have a setting called Surround Sense. It lets the ambient noise in. When I used this setting, I didn't hear myself but I could tell what was going on around me without it overpowering the audio. This is great for times when you are out in public. There is also a setting called Active Noise Canceling or ANC. This setting gives you the noise canceling that is so great when you just want to lose yourself in the audio. These earbuds have 8 preset sound settings. With these, the equalizer levels are preset to various preferred settings. You can adjust the different levels in those presets to fine tune them to what you like or you can create your own presets. This is a great feature because none of the presets were quite right for me but they were easily tweaked. These earbuds are rated IP68 waterproof rating but they aren't to use for swimming or bathing. I would recommend these earbuds. I'm not sure that they are worth the selling price but that is the going price for higher end earbuds.

these earphones stopped working on me randomly. they won’t charge after being on charge for hours. i followed all of the troubleshooting tips from jaybird vista, but nothing worked. there was no damage to them, they just didn’t work. the left earbud would always disconnect randomly. i really just want a refund to get new earphones. these were just not the right earphones.

I have had them for many years and tried other brands, these are the best overall in-ear wireless buds. The only problem is the case broke from a short drop. I can't blame the product because I dropped them. They're an awesome product.

I have been looking for sports earbuds during workouts and Jaybird’s Vista 2 True Wireless Sport Headphones is an excellent option. It came with Earbuds, 3 ear gels, Wireless Charging Case, and a Charging Cable. It is very compact and comfortable to wear for extended periods during workouts. Setup is relatively easy and paired with iPhone via Bluetooth. I have downloaded the Jaybird app from the App store and the Jaybird app has a lot of options to customize the earbuds. It came with a battery/carry case which will allow 16 hours of recharging along with 8 hours of earbuds battery life. With 5 mins of quick charge offers one hour of playtime. The carry case is very attractive and small and has a strong magnet to hold the earbuds. It does support wireless charging which is convenient to charge using a wireless charging mat. There are 3 sizes of interchangeable ear gels for the most secure and comfortable fit for any ear size. The SurroundSense technology working very well based on surroundings. The Wind-guarded mics monitor ambient noise and provide excellent sound quality even in noisy environments. It is certified with Earthproof durability for IP68 waterproof, sweatproof, and dustproof, with MIL-STD 810G freeze, shock, and impact resistance. I have attended many calls ad it provides crystal-clear calls and voice assistant commands due to 4 beamforming microphones and WindDefense fabric technology. The double-tap control is convenient to easily switch between Active Noise Cancellation and SurroundSense. I am using Jaybird vista 2 for workouts, office calls, listening to music and it performed well with excellent sound quality. I highly recommend Jaybird vista 2 for anyone looking for earbuds to provide excellent fit and exceptional sound quality.

Hello and "Wow" i cannot say enough how disappointed i am in the newest vista jaybird model. Let me start out by saying that this is a great sounding pair of earbuds. The sound modifications are unmatched that i have seen. The only draw back in this model that i have experienced in owning them for a while and is the reason i wont keep them! Whenever you change to an app, player, game, youtube etc the sound cuts off completely and you have to fiddle with it to get sound back on even though you're still connected. I never experienced this with the first vista version. So unfortunately i wont keep these. I tried to give them a chance since they sound so good. But, i cannot stand that one hiccup any longer ! Bye felicia! **Buyers beware** this updated version is not very smart - Beyond frustrating.

A great piece of technology! I love to run and the music is coming with me in all my trainings. In addition to music, a couple of apps are guiding my training or my training indicators so over the last years headphones are a very important part of my basic equipment. Four to five times per week are always in my ears. Over the last years, I tried a few models and brands, size, sound, technology (wired or wireless), water/humidity/sweat resistance, battery life, and recharging time and comfort/fit, I’ve been adding headphone after headphone to my running bag. With all those years of experience and tests, I can report that this is the best jaybird model that I tried. First, about the brand, Jaybird is clearly dedicating a lot of efforts to the running and sports community and its engineers keep improving year after year its models. Those Vista 2 are the third generation of in-ear-full-wireless headphones that I own. From the first one (Run) to the previous vista until this model you can see that they retain what works and they add new features. What works from the previous models: .- A single button in the case to sync your headphones with your phone. No risk of mixing it with other sound devices in the house. .- Keeping reduce size and weight plus their particular ear tip that secures the headphone. You will be moving your legs for hours but there is no risk of losing your headphones. .- Great audio, the headphones deliver a clear sound with some deep bases and full stereo. .- Full wireless technology with both units mutually connected and with your phone in a real Bluetooth. After a week running with Vista2 (and 2 years with the previous Vista model), I’ve never experienced any single disturbance or disconnection while running, even in highly electronic interference areas. .- Small and efficient case that serves as an extra battery but also serves for the recharge of the units. Their magnetic closing feature helps to allineate the pins with the headphones to be sure that the recharge is working. .- The same app as before increases your headphone personalization, including the new cool regulation of noise and surround sounds. As always the app helps you to track your headphones if you lost them. And now what is improved: .- The new vista2 are now noise canceling when needed but they also added the “surround sense” feature. This basically allows me to cancel the noise canceling option to be aware of my surroundings running in the trails. With this addition, my running headphones are a great option for focus time or commuting by double-tapping in the headphone all the outside noise is cut. .- They have increased the level of water resistance of the headphones (now rated at that seems unbeatable in the market. Rated at IP68 (the previous model was IPX7). .- Jaybird added a couple of extra battery hours this model is now at 8 (the previous model was at 6). Now, I can do my four hours marathon and still have enough battery for the celebration phone calls. This is probably the best in the market for this size of headphones. .- The headphone case now is adding battery for additional 16 hours with the same convenient size as Vista. They added a couple of extra lights as indicators of the recharging level of EACH of your headphones. Additionally, the case has now a USB-C port for the more universal USB-C connector AND this time is ALSO Qi wireless charging. If all of that is not a game-changer, and you are considering this equipment as an investment, I have a final comment from a previous experience with the amazing after-sales department. Almost two years ago one of my previous Vista headphones stop working and I called Jaybird for assistance. I had the best service from a technical team ever. Justin (yes, I still remember his name) was not only a runner like me, understood my pain of not having my equipment functioning but he sent me in a couple of days a brand new pair of headphones. An example of professionalism, empathy, and amazing service that attached me to the brand and proves that technology is also made by and for humans.

I love it ...!!!!! the best The sound very good and the color perfect I hope next time make color pink

Jaybird Vista 2 is a strong contender in the noise cancellation in-earbuds category. Pros: • Connects fast • Sounds great with amble bass and accuracy • No issues popping out of ear • Custom EQs can dial you in Cons: • Wind noise is noticeable if you’re biking • Noise cancellation is meh • SurroundSense is meh • Not the greatest for phone calls For full transparency, I’m an iPhone user and own a pair of Apple AirPods Pro. I will be comparing my experience of the Jaybird Vista 2 with the AirPods Pro. Jaybird Vista 2 vs AirPods Pro Sound: Winner goes to Jaybirds. Only by a small margin. Both pairs sounds great out of the box but the ability to customize the EQ and use EQ created by other users is what pushes the Jaybirds to the top. You don’t need to download the Jaybird phone app to use these but doing so will unlock the sound potential. Bass on the Jaybirds is great and doesn’t overwhelm the highs and mid. It’s not audiophile quality but more than fantastic for active lifestyles. Fitment: Winner goes to Jaybirds. Archille’ heel of the AirPods Pro is the fitment. Any kind of physical activity and the AirPods will work themselves out of your ear. This is where the Jaybird Vista 2 shines. Their in-ear wing tip design works great on keeping the buds in your ears. They both come with S-M-L fitments but the Jaybirds design stays in the ear better. I know you can get aftermarket AirPod attachments to make them fit better but this is an out-of-the-box straight comparison. Noise Cancellation and Surround Sense: Winner goes to AirPods Pro. With a fan running on full blast in my office, I can barely hear the fan with my AirPods but can hear them with the Jaybirds. Surround sense or “transparency mode” is also much better on the AirPods. AirPods on that mode sounds like I don’t have the buds in my ear. I can talk and walk around with one bud in and not be thrown off. Surround Sense on the Jaybirds sounds very artificial and not the most natural. Also worth noting is that the Jaybirds stick out further out of my ear than the AirPod Pros do. This is probably why I hear a ton of wind noise with the Jaybirds than I do with the AirPods while I’m biking. No amount of ANC will cancel out that wind noise. Phone Calls: Winner goes to AirPods Pro. People on the other end can barely hear my background noise where they can with the Jaybirds. Although in the quietest of all rooms, my voice sounds the best with the Jaybirds and a bit tinny with the AirPods Pro. It’s also worth noting that phone calls with one earbud with the Jaybirds is awful. It places the one earbud you have in the ear with ANC and talking with one earbud with ANC is unpleasant. Also an issue when im trying to use the Jaybirds for a “Teams” meeting on my work laptop. The left and right earbuds are mysteriously out of sync. In Summary, I do like the Jaybird Vista 2 but it’s not nearly as good as the AirPod Pro. They are both very close in price and the AirPods are a no-brainer for iPhone users. Don’t get me wrong, you won’t be disappointed with the Vista 2…..just know that there are better options out there. But if fitment straight out of the box for your active lifestyle is more important than getting AirPods with aftermarket attachments, which also increases the price difference, then the Jaybirds is a clear winner. But the most well rounded earbud award goes to AirPod Pro.

Overall the headphones themselves are good it's nice to have different settings for your EQ depending on if you're working out or just listening to music while you're at work. My issue is the charging cases seems to be very cheaply made, after being dropped on the carpet it just broke in half.

Tested with Galaxy Note 20 device. I was a little skeptical with the JayBird VISTA 2’s as my RUN XT’s from a few years back I found sub-par; however, JayBird I think has done an excellent job with the VISTA 2’s and they are definitely an upgrade in their product line. FITMENT The biggest upgrade is that they stay in my ear! JayBird did some heavy advertising in this department to promote their ruggedness; I just wasn’t sure if that would translate to staying in place, but thankfully it does! Honestly, the transition from the RUN XT’s to falling out sitting still to the VISTA 2’s putting up with washing a car on a super hot day and never needing to be readjusted is a major feat! Bending over a lot to pick up something out of the bucket never even gave me pause that the earbud might fall out. I don’t move slowly, so any workout routine with some up-downs, burpees, running, etc, I feel will retain the same experience I have had. I would say that your ear design would be a major contributing factor here too. This relies on the “fin” being able to “lock” into position in the Concha Cymba. The buds are nicely balanced so that aids their ability to stay put and the designs spreads out more than the RUN XT’s so that they can fit more in the Concha Cavum and Intertragic notch. There are three ear gels included 1-2-3 sizes, with size 2 being the unboxed size installed. Size 1 does not have the “fin” which I think is a shame because I prefer the ear bud canal size of the 1 over the 2. The buds do have a bit of weight to them and I did notice after about 2 hours of use I had some soreness, so there seems that there will be a “break-in” period. I think this is also do to the fact they are designed to sit a little deeper in the ear canal. AUDIO/VOLUME/SOFTWARE Audio Clarity is both loud and clear, with a nice balance of high’s, mid’s, and low’s. Call audio is good on both ends and the buds can be used independently. Noise Cancellation works extremely well, and I think it is where the JayBird software aims to please. The SoundSense (ambient noise pass-through) works extremely well when other people are talking to you, to the point that you don’t even know the buds are in your ear. I was extremely impressed with the level of clarity as I wasn’t even sure if the feature was on because the sound is so natural. However, the feature falls a little flat when media is playing at any volume level and also when the wearer is talking, as it does not transmit the sound through the buds so you still end up talking loudly like you are wearing ear plugs. (UPDATE below, the short of it is that there is a hidden settings menu allowing more adjustment). Also, when you start a phone call the software automatically goes into Active Noise Cancelling mode. In the companion app it does not register this change and when the call is finished it goes back to the SoundSense mode. The companion app is quite extensive (even more than I first knew) and there is the ability to reprogram the button taps to perform different tasks. There are also equalizer settings that can be set for different activity types that can also be Edited. Volume level is also controlled independently of the mobile device volume. When I first was testing the buds, I was concerned how low the volume was when my mobile device was at max volume. Once I started learning the button taps for the various settings, I noticed the volume level is not synced with the mobile device but independent. NAVIGATION The VISTA 2’s are designed with both physical and a capacitive button called “press” and “tap” respectively in the settings. The “tap” can only be programmed for one feature, where the “press” has single, double, and press and hold programming sequences. I do find the “tap” takes a few tries to get it to register, but when it does there is an audible chime so you know the setting change was registered. By default the “tap” is set to for Sound Management which changes from either SoundSense or Active Noise Cancelling on both buds, however, there is no way to have both features OFF; one or the other will always be ON...OR SO I THOUGHT! In the companion app for the Sound Management section that has both these features listed, there is also a “Settings” to the far right. I just assumed this was Title Heading as it didn’t look like a button. ANC does not have any settings to change, but SoundSense can change the level of pass-through, level of wind noise cancellation. Also, there is a setting for the Switch (tap) and ANC, SoundSense, or OFF can be selected or removed from the possible options. Selecting OFF, then shows it on the dashboard under the Sound Management section. CHARGING CASE A quick word about the charging case is that it is very light and compact and one my absolute favorites from the different ear buds I have tested across many brands. I am glad to see it is equipped with USB-C charging and somehow they crammed wireless charging into this little case. It takes twice as long to wireless charge (4 hours) compared to wired (2 Hours) when the case battery is fully depleted. The companion app can also show the case battery level on the dashboard. I did find it wasn’t always so easy to get it to register in the app though. Typically upon initial use each time it will show up, but if the earbuds have been connected/in use for some time that is when it was hard to get the case to connect too. The case itself is a little grip to it. The lid magnets are pretty strong and the seam is tight. It would be quite difficult for the case to open accidentally. Which also can make for opening the case intentionally a little tricky given the size of the case, but I’ll take that over a more bulky case. I do wish the USB-C port had a silicone plug, seeing as the amount of advertising for these buds are for the rugged, I feel that it is the weakest point for the case and maybe the whole product. I have had other earbuds that became useless because the charging port died, but the buds themselves were fine. Wireless charging is a nice backup, but hardly one I would want to rely on. So, should you throw down your cash for this set? I think if you are an active person, do not like the ear-clip style of other brands, and want a true-wireless headphone, it is hard not to consider the Jaybird VISTA 2’s. There are cheaper options available and I have tested most of them and they come with their short comings, but it follows the mantra “You get what you pay for''. The VISTA 2’s are a bit pricey, but I truly think they deliver what they claim. When I had the RUN XT”s I could not recommend the brand at all, but with the VISTA 2’s I have done a 180 in that regard. I can easily recommend based on their quality and features for those looking to use for an active lifestyle.