Jabra Evolve2 85
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
Jabra Evolve2 85
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)
Technics EAH-A800
The Technics EAH-A800 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, which many users compare favorably to wired headphones, especially when using the LDAC codec. Reviewers praise the comfortable fit, effective ANC, and the ability to create an immersive soundstage with clear stereo separation. However, a few users report durability concerns, such as the headband material loosening within a month and faulty components after a year, while others suggest minor improvements like larger ear cups and more EQ bands.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Immersive soundstage with stereo separation
- LDAC codec support for high-quality audio
Cons
- Durability concerns with headband material
- Faulty components after a year
- Ear cups could be slightly bigger
- Headband feels hard on scalp
- Only 5 EQ bands (wants more)
Scores
Specifications
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Ergonomic Cushioned Headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-K Black | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Black | Over Ear | Over E |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1 m |
| Range | 30 m★ | 10.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 37 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge giving you up to 8 hours of use | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 10★ | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | Technics Audio Connect |
| 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)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.