In particular, the ratcheting headband adjustment band feels a tad cheaper than the price tag would imply. But there’s just something about the plastic used on the contact and inflection points of these headphones that feels slightly less durable. So, it’s hard to ding Jabra too hard for going this route for these headphones.
With over-ear headphones, the choice to create a chassis using plastic is mostly due to the fact that plastic is lighter and more ergonomic. I do find them just a tad heavier on my head than other luxury options-and weighing in at more than 10 ounces, this isn’t exactly surprising.ĭurability and Build Quality: High-end but a little plastic-y All of this amounts to a really nice-feeling pair of headphones.
Even the leather-wrapped and foam-lined headband top is cushier than I’m used to having on headphones in the category. Jabra has also managed to give me ear cups that are big enough to contain my giant ears, but aren’t far-reaching enough to press too far back on my ears. The balance of these two points makes these headphones really nice to wear. What I love about the Evolve2 85 is that the foam and leather on the cups is very soft, but the clamp is sturdy enough to give me a stable, solid seal. Higher-end manufacturers in the space-like Sony and Bose-usually give you all the softness and comfort you’re looking for, but lower-end headphones tend to skimp here, making them less than comfortable. Something that’s tough for over-ear headphone manufacturers to truly get right is finding the proper clamp and foam to wrap around your ears. Comfort: The right balance of seal and softness Though, if you don’t like it, it can be toggled off in the Jabra Sound+ app. It’s pretty bright and very noticeable (intentionally so, on Jabra’s part), but if you value the use case, it’s a nice, functional visual touch. The idea here is to signal to people from the outside that you are in a “do not disturb” situation, preventing interruptions on phone calls. This LED automatically lights up when it detects that you’re in a phone call. One extra design touch that might be good depending on your perspective is the outward-facing LED lighting on each ear cup. You can get a silver/beige color scheme that is a bit more consumer focused than the black unit I tested, but both look good.
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While most premium headphones in the price point do feel sleek and premium, there’s something about the look of the Evole2 85 that just fits better into a professional environment. The oval ear cups sport clean lines, and the single-piece headband and the slightly angled connectors won’t draw too much attention-all while still looking pretty high-dollar. While most premium headphones in this price point do feel sleek and premium, there’s something about the look of the Evole2 85 that just fits better into a professional environment. I spent a few days with my pair to see how they made the transition in and out of my workday.Īny pair of over-ear headphones that offers even a minor focus as a work headset has to provide a professional look and feel. With premium materials, multi-mic-supported active noise cancellation, and a host of features that make the 85 friendly for both work and play, it might be the best all-around over-ear headset for business-oriented users. The Jabra Elite 85t earbuds are some of my favorite true wireless earbuds on the market, so I was really excited to see how the over-ear Evolve2 85 stacks up. Jabra has spent the last few years focusing more and more on the consumer music space, in addition to the headsets that it's become known for. If you’re looking for a work-focused headset that doesn’t drop the ball on sound quality for your commute home, the Jabra Evolve2 85 is probably your best bet. Jabra provided us with a review unit for one of our writers to test.
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