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

The Jaybird Vista is a nice, comfortable upgrade over the company's earlier models. But it's a tad too expensive in a true wireless headphone market where prices continue to drop.

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.

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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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. 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 bo...

The Jaybird Vista true wireless earphones deliver powerful audio performance in a waterproof, gym-friendly build with EQ you can adjust to taste.

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 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

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

The Jaybird Vista are excellent true wireless earbuds that are an ideal fit for any avid runner or gym goer. They offer one of the best seals you'll find on a true wireless set, excellent build quality and one of the stablest connections you'll find outside of the Apple Airpods (2019).

Great seal; Solid build quality; Super stable connection;

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

Jaybird has outdone itself with its latest true wireless earbuds, with incredible sound in a compact package – and an impossibly fast Bluetooth connection.

Compact charging case; Instant connection; Premium sound; IPX7 water resistance

No heart rate monitor; No ambient sound features; Limited battery life

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.