Jabra Evolve2 85
Jabra
73 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 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
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Ergonomic Cushioned Headband | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 30 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 37 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge giving you up to 8 hours of use | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 10 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Android & iOS | Sony | Sound 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)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Jabra Evolve2 850.008score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.015score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.
