Jabra Evolve3 85 UC
Jabra
54 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
65 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Studio
Music
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Jabra Evolve3 85 UC | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | — | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | MEMS | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 15 kHz | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108.5 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| 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 |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 30.5 m★ | 10.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 120 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | A-T Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Jabra Evolve3 85 UC
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Scores 65 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.