Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
77 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
Studio
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Jabra Evolve3 85 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Dual foam fabric cushion | Leather |
| Headband | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 15 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108.5 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | — | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Jabra Advanced ANC | 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 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 30.5 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 120 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Jabra Evolve3 85
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
