Jabra Evolve2 85
Jabra
71 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Beyerdynamic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Jabra Evolve2 85
68 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Jabra Evolve2 85 receives generally positive praise for comfort, sound quality, and noise cancellation, with users finding it ideal for long work hours and travel. However, some users report significant issues with ambient noise pickup during calls and reliability concerns, including a loose mic boom and static noise after a few years. The product is considered a solid upgrade from older models, but durability and microphone performance in noisy environments are notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent comfort for long wear
- Good sound quality
- Great noise cancellation
- Effective microphone for calls
- Sturdy and compact carrying case
Cons
- Picks up ambient noise on calls
- Mic boom becomes loose over time
- Static noise on earbud after years
- Only 2-year warranty
- High price point ($500 MSRP)
Comfort 3
Sound quality 2
Noise cancellation 2
Microphone performance 5
Build quality and durability 3
Battery life 1
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | Ergonomic Cushioned Headband | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 30 m★ | 15 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 37 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge giving you up to 8 hours of use | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 10★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Jabra Evolve2 85
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Jabra Evolve2 85
No current pricing available
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
