Poly EncorePro HW540
Poly
27 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
84 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Poly EncorePro HW540 | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 6★ |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 15 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| 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 | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| 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 | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
Pros & Cons
Poly EncorePro HW540
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Poly EncorePro HW5400.281score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 850.205score per dollar
Poly EncorePro HW540 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Jabra Evolve3 85
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
