Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
76 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
94 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Jabra Evolve3 85 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | fabric | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 15 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108.5 dB★ | 103 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Jabra Evolve3 85 Over-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headset with Microphone, USB-C, AI Voice Call Technology, Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, 25-Hour Battery, Microsoft Teams Certified, Warm Gray | Jabra | 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 30.5 m★ | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 120 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | AI Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Android & iOS | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Jabra Evolve3 850.154score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.313score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 2.0x better value for money
Jabra Evolve3 85
Sony WH-1000XM6
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
