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Jabra Evolve2 85, the sound evolves with these headphones

The Jabra Evolve2 85 are all-in-one headsets aimed at professionals and music lovers alike, they are characterized by providing high-fidelity sound in conjunction with a comfortable experience. They are also equipped with active noise cancellation, a detachable Boom microphone and enough battery life for more than a day of use. They are definitely a nice quantum leap from the Jabra Evolve2 65and this time we will discover why.

Technical specifications of the Jabra Evolve2 85

Jabra Evolve2 85
Brand Jabra
Model evolve 2 85
Dimensions 160mm x 77.3 x 198.6mm
Weight 286 grams
Guy Headband, Over Ear
Color Black, Golden Beige
Driver Size 40mm
earphone frequency 20 – 20000Hz
Headphone sensitivity 117dB
Active noise cancellation Yeah
microphone type 4 Analog MEMS / 6 Digital MEMS
microphone frequency 5 – 20000Hz
wireless connectivity Bluetooth 5.0
profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP
removable cable yes, 3.5mm
Usb connector Yes, type C
Battery up to 32 hours
Loading time 140 minutes
Other features Busylight, call controls, voice guidance, HearThrough, Jabra Direct, Jabra Sound+, Jabra Xpress.
Package content Headphones, receiver, carrying case, 3.5mm audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable.

Design

The Jabra Evolve2 85 are very comfortable to wear on-ear headphones, but unfortunately sin of being bulky. They are made of a premium plastic that inspires confidence and even after long sessions of use the feeling of comfort is maintained, since they have a reasonable weight (286 grams) and soft padding on the ear cups and headband.

Jabra Evolve2 85 - Design with microphone

It should be noted that they have a foldable design, but even so they continue to take up a lot of space for our liking. The microphone is boom type and can also be folded, but not removed. Finally, they have highly intuitive physical controls on each ear and they can be used both wirelessly and wired, just connect a 3.5mm audio cable to use them in the latter way.

Jabra Evolve2 85 - Design

How about the sound of the Jabra Evolve2 85?

The sound quality of the Jabra Evolve2 85 lives up to what we would expect from a high-end headset from a well-known brand, and we can thank the 40mm dynamic drivers present in these headphones. Going into detail, the acoustic guitars, the vocals and the choruses of the songs sound clear and balanced on these headphones.

Definitely exhibit a reasonably balanced sound profile, where the bass is fairly even, which should give mixes just the right touch. The average response is pretty neutral, which is important when talking on the phone. Unfortunately, the treble response is a bit uneven, which can make some vocals sound a bit harsh.

Jabra Evolve2 85 - Sound quality

For his part, bass accuracy is good, but it could be better, as there’s a slight dip in the low-bass range that can result in a bit of a lack of punch. Likewise, a bump can be heard in the high bass range, which makes some mixes a bit boomy. However, since bass response is highly dependent on the fit and positioning of the headphones, this can vary from user to user.

When it comes to connectivity, they communicate via Bluetooth 5.0 (with multi-point pairing function) and support AA codecC, so we can get the most out of high-resolution audio sources.

ANC

In another vein, these headphones feature active noise cancellation, and this is one of the main selling points of their series. We do not question its effectiveness, but users agree that it is difficult for them to attenuate low-frequency ambient noise, such as bus engines, although they are quite effective when it comes to filtering chatter from people nearbyso they are ideal for use in offices, cafes and other busy places where there are no vehicles.

ANC

Microphones and calls

The Jabra Evolve2 85 consist not of one or two microphones for calls, but of 10 microphones enhanced with digital signal processing algorithms and everyone agrees that the sound recording quality is masterful, filtering out a lot of ambient noise and concentrating solely on voice, so again, they’re great for conferences, gaming gatherings with friends, and more.

We have to note that it is a Foldable boom microphone when not in use, a convenient little detail.

Jabra Sound+

to play with sound equalization settings and other options, we can refer to the Jabra Sound+ app for iOS and Android mobiles. From it we can tune the sound to our liking using a five-band graphic equalizer, as well as it is also possible to activate / deactivate the ANC, adjust the local tone of the microphone, check the remaining battery and update the firmware of the headphones.

Jabra SoundPlus

It’s a great app that does what it promises, but more than one has found connection problems and bugs in the app, but they seem to be isolated cases.

Battery

To close this review with a flourish we will talk about the battery, because here the Jabra Evolve2 85 shine with great intensity thanks to its 32 hours of autonomy, which are achieved even with noise cancellation active at all times. According to the manufacturer, we can wait up to 37 hours if we refrain from using ANC. If we run out of battery, we can fully charge them in a matter of 2.5 hours via USB-C; If we don’t have a plug within our reach, we can always use it wired with the supplied 3.5m cable.

Jabra Evolve2 85 - Battery

Finally, they have a predetermined stand-by time, and once it is over, they turn off to save battery, and how can you suppose, from the app we can configure the period.

Availability and price of the Jabra Evolve2 85

Those interested in the Jabra Evolve2 85 may purchase them through the well-known Amazon.co.uk storebut they can also be found available in PC Components for a competitive price. Another good alternative is carrefour storeWhere have we been able to locate them? As always, we recommend checking all offers to get the best price.

PROS:

  • They are very comfortable to wear
  • premium design
  • intuitive controls
  • Excellent noise isolation

CONS:

  • they are bulky
  • High wireless latency
  • When used by cable the microphone does not work
  • High price

8.9
Total score

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