Jaybird got off to a bumpy start in the world of true wireless -- that's " AirPods -style headphones" -- when it released its Run headphones back in October 2017. That model, updated to the Run XT earlier this year, was well designed but had some small performance issues that held it back from being...

The Jaybird Vista buds fit securely; They're lightweight, comfortable and sound quite good; They're fully waterproof and come with a USB-C compact charging case; Battery life is decent at 6 hours, with 10 additional hours from the case

A little pricey; There's no transparency mode to allow ambient sound in

Runners and cyclists should keep an eye out for the Jaybird Vista.

IPX7; Reliable connection; Secure fit; Compact USB-C charging case; Quick autoconnect

No high-quality Bluetooth codecs; Pain after less than one hour

Music motivates me to run faster and further so I rarely run without something playing from a connected smartphone or music-enabled watch. Jaybird was one of the first fitness-focused audio brands I tested ten years ago.

Comfortable silicone fin/eartip design; Lightweight for long wear comfort; Smartphone software for optimal sound/button settings; Compact case with lanyard and soft touch finish; Standard USB-C port for charging case; IPx7 water and sweat resistance; 6 hour rated battery life

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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.

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 has been here before. Having tried twice to strike gold with its Run and Run XT true wireless earbuds, the company is hoping third time's a charm with the new Vista . Changing the moniker is one thing, but being relevant in an increasingly crowded cord-free space meant going back to the...

Small and comfortable; Sweat and water-resistance; Good sound quality; Great app support; Case is the right size

Sync issues with video; Battery life is OK at best; Pricey compared to competitors

Jaybird is a known quantity in the athletic earbud space: all of its products sound good and fit great. That continues to be true of the company's latest offering, the Vista true wireless earbuds.

Fit Very secure and comfortable; Water resistance IPX7 rating is reassuring when you're working out in the rain; Easy pairing Just press the button in the case and you're off and running

Controls Limiting and finicky; Price $180 is steep unless you need everything the Vista offer

Jaybird Vista looks to be some of the best truly wireless earbuds in their price range of $179.99 . Giving you a total of 16 hours of total playback and 32 hours if you decide to just rock with one.

These earbuds are simply phenomenal. Once in, they stay put and the sound is awesome. They are waterproof & sweat proof and are configurable via phone app, which is a great feature.

Sound quality, eq adjustments via phone ; Long duration of charge

Phone conversation a tad arduous

The Jaybird Vista is a great pair of running earphones, offering that value-for-money appeal that's synonymous with the brand. These buds stay in your ears, deliver good sound, and will get you through your sweatiest workouts while delivering a punchy soundtrack.

Serious stay-in ability during workouts; Neatly designed charging case; Durable; Decent and punchy sound

Sometimes get that pressured in-ear feeling; Only a single button on the outside of each bud; Remote volume control is a pain

They aim to differentiate themselves from key rivals, including the Apple AirPods (2019) , Samsung Galaxy Buds and the Powerbeats Pro by offering buyers an unashamedly fitness focused design and wealth of custom features that marathon runners and gym goers will love.

Great seal; Solid build quality; Super stable connection

No ambient sound mode or aptX; Charging case only has 10 hours battery