Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
78 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Work
Gaming
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Music
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Specifications
| Jabra Evolve3 85 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Dual foam fabric cushion | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 15 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108.5 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Jabra Advanced ANC | Hybrid |
| 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, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | 30.5 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 120 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Android & iOS | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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 (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Jabra Evolve3 850.193score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.282score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 92 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
