GeekDad Review: Jaybird VISTA True Wireless Earbuds, Now in Planetary Green

I’ve been a big fan of Jaybird’s wireless earbuds for a number of years. I’ve had the company’s latest true wireless earbuds — VISTA — for going on six months now, but have yet to post a review on GeekDad. Last week the company sent me a new special edition color and the embargo on that is now up, so it’s time to finally post that Jaybird VISTA review. Now in Planetary Green!

VISTA: Jaybird Nails True Wireless Earbuds

When I reviewed Jaybird’s RUN XT earbuds last March, I was generally happy with the effort. Highlights included IPX 7 water resistance, a highly comfortable fit, excellent audio performance, support for Siri and Google Assistant, and decent battery life. The big downside was audio that could get out of sync when watching streamed video — something people might do at a gym or while commuting.

What a difference a few months makes…

In September, Jaybird launched the VISTA true wireless earbuds. These were an all-new design that improved on the RUN XTs in every way.

Bluetooth 5.0 in combination with new custom JBS1 wireless tech completely eliminated audio lag, and ensured connectivity is rock solid. Battery life got a big boost, from four hours to six hours. The new earbuds are…