Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
77 Overall Score
vs
Audeze LCD-2
Audeze
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Jabra Evolve3 85
No customer feedback yet
Audeze LCD-2
82 out of 100 high confidence 40 reviews
The Audeze LCD-2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their warm, detailed sound and exceptional comfort. Many users emphasize the need for a powerful amplifier to unlock their full potential, noting that without proper amplification, the sound can be underwhelming. Build quality is generally praised, though a few users report QC issues like chipped wood finish and subpar stock cables. Overall, these are considered top-tier headphones for the price, especially for those willing to invest in a good amp.
Pros
- Warm, detailed sound
- Exceptional comfort
- Strong bass response
- Rich mids
- Non-fatiguing highs
Cons
- Requires powerful amplifier
- Heavy weight
- Stock cables poor quality
- QC issues with wood finish
- Soundstage not the largest
Sound quality 25
Amplification requirement 12
Comfort 10
Build quality 8
Weight 6
Cable quality 4
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Specifications
| Jabra Evolve3 85 | Audeze LCD-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Ear Cushion | fabric | Leather-Free |
| Headband | — | suspension headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 106 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 15 kHz | 50 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 70 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108.5 dB★ | 101 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Rosewood Rings, Leather-Free |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.8899999856948853 m |
| Range | 30.5 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 120 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | AI Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Audeze LCD-2
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Jabra Evolve3 850.204score per dollar
vs
Audeze LCD-20.021score per dollar
Jabra Evolve3 85 offers 9.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Jabra Evolve3 85
Scores 77 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
