Review on 🎧 Jaybird Vista 2: Premium Sound, ANC & Military-Grade Durability - True Wireless Sport Bluetooth Headphones with Charging Case - Gray by Justin Yay

***UPDATE: BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAY OPTIONS ARE TOO LIMITED*** Ok after a few weeks of regular use I figured limited button bindings is a real problem. With an earbud that only has one button, we should be able to map any function to any action. It is impossible. This should be an easy fix, but Jaybird doesn't seem interested in it. As a result, I tried pressing and holding a button to change the volume at speed while pedaling on a rough track. Powerbeats are great for this as they have a volume rocker. Even the jay, despite its best efforts, has a real problem with the wind. Finally, when I run with views, I can hear every footstep channeled into my ear. I still think they sound MUCH better than Powerbeats and are probably good for some practice. But not suitable for vigorous jogging or cycling, which is my main cardioid use. I could leave them because they sound so good. But for serious activity, I need another pair of Powerbeats. *** UPDATE *** *** The priorities you insist on and the compromises you can make will determine your headphone choice. If you're looking at the Jaybird Vista 2, you'll likely be using it for exercise and possibly vigorous exercise - that's by far my top priority for headphone functionality. Others may value the price, design, sound, alarm, call clarity, or battery life more. I'm from Powerbeats Pro. I lost her. I think they can appear but I should have gotten something else before them. The fact that I bought something else might tell you something about Powerbeats. I mountain bike in harsh conditions and it is very important that my liners are reliable and durable. Here's what I think about how I rate the quality of earbuds1. They make excellent training buds. They are very safe with vigorous exercise. Their specification dictates that they must withstand harsh conditions. Time will obviously tell. The Powerbeats were also very safe, enduring months of moisture, sweat and abuse.2. Sound. These sound very good. Better than Powerbeats. The Powerbeats sounded adequate but had the typical sculpting and beat amplification. They sound much more natural and nuanced. I'd love to hear them versus Master&Dynamic, who have much larger drivers and tout their audiophile chops.3. Connection. They installed and connected with no problems, there was no drips or interference. In theory, the Powerbeats were better due to their Apple-specific chip and sometimes they would magically connect to my iPhone, but often an earbud would not connect or charge properly. So annoying. They charge reliably without any problems.4. comfort. The Powerbeats came in very handy for long sessions. It's comfortable for a while, but after that my ear canal and pinna take notice and they soon become a little uncomfortable. The adapters available are limited, so if your ear is sensitive or has an atypical anatomy, you're stuck. Control. I think all workout headphones should have more headphone controls. Setting up the Powerbeats was simple, elegant and efficient. There aren't that many types: there is a button on each earbud. It takes a lot of pressure to activate the button and the control schemes aren't that intuitive with limited customization. Therefore, making changes during the move is possible, but not easy or ideal. ANC. Powerbeats had nothing, not even a passive seal. They offer both moderate passive sealing and a fairly effective ANC.5. Draft. They have a really elegant look and design. Powerbeats were good in their own way too. They fall somewhere between something "bespoke" like Master & Dynamic and something boring like Sony or Bose.6 offerings. Calls. So far some people have mentioned that they didn't understand me well. Powerbeats have always delivered very clean call performance.7. Wind. The app has wind protection modes, and the headphones themselves appear to have some sort of wind-blocking material. Forget the wind (e.g. when riding a bike or in an open jeep) is a real problem. That's probably asking too much to ask for headphones, but suffice it to say that any efforts Jaybird has made in this direction have likely been unsuccessful. The app is ok, but shouldn't be a selling point. That's better than the Powerbeats, which didn't have an app at all. For basic needs, both they and the Powerbeats are great for vigorous workouts. They sound better, connect more reliably, and deliver a good signal. The Powerbeats were much better with headphone controls, more comfortable and delivered better call performance. Given the +/- comparison I would buy them again instead of Powerbeats.