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

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

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

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.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better pair of true wireless headphones for running right now. These near-perfect headphones pack a killer combination of audio quality, size and portability, comfort and battery life with a raft of other neat touches that show an attention to detail other non-running focused brands miss.

Long battery life; Convenient rapid charge; Excellent customisable audio; Lightweight and super portable;

Top volume could be louder;

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 in 2019, was well designed but had some small performance issues that held it back from being great. But its successor, the Jaybird Vista (cue the Windows Vista jokes), includes design and performance improvements that make it the product I'd hoped the Run would be.

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 six hours, with 10 additional hours from the case.

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

If you’re after a set of fitness-friendly true wireless earbuds and aren’t into the price demanded by the Beats PowerBeats Pro, the Jaybird Vista are more than just an adequate substitute for the meanwhile. They’re an alternative that’s almost sure to delight, not to mention an enormous improvement over Jaybird’s previous efforts.

I don’t know if I can quite recommend them without caveat but I can certainly recommend them with a lot more enthusiasm than previous Jaybird earbuds.

Charming design; Improved battery life and fit;

Uncomfortable physical controls; Mediocre microphone quality;

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

Long battery life; Convenient rapid charge; Excellent customisable audio; Lightweight and super portable;

Top volume could be louder;