Jaybird’s Vista real wi-fi earbuds have been one in every of our favourite alternatives under $2 hundred after they debuted in 2019. However, awkward contact controls, a loss of energetic noise cancellation (ANC) and different problems saved them from being a real contender for the pinnacle spot. Even still, they have been a number of the employer’s high-quality earbuds but on the time. Today, Jaybird introduced a remodeled version, the Vista 2, that provides ANC, progressed battery existence and a bunch of different enhancements for $2 hundred.
While the general layout is much like the authentic Vista, the most important extrade right here is energetic noise cancellation. Jaybird says its SurroundSense tech powers each the ANC and ambient sound modes. What’s greater, you could transfer among the 2 speedy with multiple faucets. 6mm drivers offer “immersive, top rate sound” and a custom EQ withinside the Jaybird app can help with any excellent tuning. The app permits you to keep presets you want and proportion them with different users.
Another key extrade at the Vista 2 is battery existence. Jaybird guarantees up to 8 hours of listening time on a price — up from 5 at the preceding model. You also can anticipate complete costs withinside the blanketed case (sixteen extra hours). A 5-minute short price choice will provide you with and hour of playback, so that you can pinnacle off the earbuds speedy at the same time as you stretch and top off your water bottle.
Speaking of workouts, the Vista 2 is constructed for athletes — like a number of Jaybird products. The employer claims those earbuds are “Earthproof,” with an IP68 score that Jaybird says makes them waterproof, sweatproof, crushproof and drop proof. In fact, the employer explains the Vista 2 has been thru military-grade sturdiness tests. Even the case is IP54 water resistant.
Jaybird is likewise promising enhancements for name quality. The employer says its new WindDefense cloth covers the beamforming microphones on every earbud so you may be heard truely in much less than perfect outside conditions. This setup may even assist while you are talking to Google Assistant or Siri, that are handy with out achieving on your phone. On-board controls positioned volume, skipping tracks and different movements a faucet or some faucets away.
All of these enhancements come at a rate that’s $20 greater than the Vista while it debuted. The Jaybird Vista 2 is to be had now for $199.ninety nine from the employer’s internet site in black, blue and gray colour alternatives.