Jabra Evolve2 65 VS Jabra Evolve 65 Bluetooth Headset + Video With Sou

Jabra

have been popular for a very long time all over the world. They manufacture and distribute a full range of leading wired and wireless headsets worldwide through their various channels.

Although they are currently ranked number two in the world behind telecommunications headset titan, Plantronics, now called Poly, Jabra wins them over with new product launches and cutting-edge technology that allows them to gain significantly over their rival.

So if you need a wireless USB headset for your new favorite app, Zoom, or you might be someone who lives on RingCentral using their Softphone app that's been slamming you all day with customer calls. Whatever your need for a USB headset, Jabra has products worth considering.

In this blog, I will compare two generations of the same headset, the Jabra Evolve 65 and the Jabra Evolve2 65. I will cover the key features of these two popular models that can help you better understand how they are similar and how they differ. are not.

But, before I start, I wanted to let you know that I made a Youtube video on this same product comparison. In this video I also do a microphone sound test. I tested both to see how they sounded and compared, as well as how well they both did at removing unwanted background noise.

If you're like many people who prefer to consume their content via video rather than reading, then you'll want to watch this comparison video below.

For everyone else, let's continue on with this comparison of Jabra USB wireless headsets.

Both Bluetooth-enabled USB wireless headsets are solid. The J

abra Evolve 65

is the first generation, while the

Jabra Evolve2 65

is the next generation Model 65.

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As of that date, both are available to purchase, so you might find this product comparison useful in case you've narrowed your search to the Evolve 65 model.

Appearance

The Jabra Evolve 65 looks perfectly fine, but when you compare it to the updated Evolve2 65, you can quickly see the improvements in the new iteration in the overall look. p>

The appearance of the Jabra Evolve 65 looks a bit dated with the red stripes and steel accents. Today's designs have leaned more towards a uniform appearance, with black being the color of choice seen on the Evolve2 65 model.

For my personal taste I like the Evolve2 65 which is way better than the Evolve 65 It has a much more contemporary look and the fact that it is black makes it look pretty cool overall.

Helmet weight

The Jabra Evolve 65 weighs around 4.0 ounces

The Jabra Evolve2 65 weighs just over 6 ounces

Since they are both worn on the head, covering two ears, the weight of both models seems well distributed on the top of the head. Personally, I couldn't really tell much difference in weight wearing them both, even though the specs show the Evolve2 65 weighing 33% more.

That's my impression, but yours might be different, hard to tell. Overall I would say they feel about the same.

Connectivity

The Jabra Evolve 65 and Evolve2 65 both connect to computer and mobile devices. This is accomplished wirelessly via the included USB dongle and via Bluetooth connectivity.

If connecting to a computer and being able to connect to mobile devices is extremely important to you, these two wireless headsets can get the job done.

Bluetooth version

The Jabra Evolve 65 uses Bluetooth 4.0

The Jabra Evolve2 65 uses a new version, 5.0

So what's the difference? As far as I know, version 5.0 is designed to give you more wireless talk range. However, when you read the specifications of both products, each

claim up to 100 feet of wireless talk range. Still, a quick Google search on the difference between 4.0 and 5.0 indicates longer wireless talk range. I think the new 5.0 version should have a longer range, but that's just my opinion.

Having a longer wireless range can be helpful in several ways. Maybe that much-needed second cup of coffee is just out of your wireless range while you're making that call. Sorry. Maybe you need to ask a colleague a quick question. If they're within your wireless range, you're in business. Well, you get the idea.

Battery

The Jabra Evolve 65 has a rechargeable battery with up to 14 hours of talk time. The Evolve 65 battery recharge time is 2 hours.

The Jabra Evolve2 65 has a rechargeable battery with a talk time of up to 35 hours. Evolve2 65 battery if you use busylight reduces talk time to 24 hours If you listen to music you can get up to 37 hours

Charging time is 1.5 hours

40% charge after 30 minutes on charger

80% charge after 60 minutes on charger

Clearly the battery of the Evolve2 65 is superior as it offers much more power than the previous model. p>

Microphone

The Jabra Evolve 65 has a single noise-canceling microphone. The Jabra Evolve2 65 has a 3-microphone array which also cancels noise.

On the surface, you'd probably come to the quick conclusion that the Evolve2 65 microphone is better, right? You would be correct with this assessment. In the video, I compared the two microphones for sound quality and their ability to eliminate unwanted background noise.

Both models did a great job of reducing this background noise, but the Evolve2 65 microphone had a much richer sound overall. If sound quality is high on your list, then hands down the Evolve2 65 is for you. It has a deeper, richer sound while the Evolve 65 had a sharper sound that was lacking in the deeper, richer bass tones. The sounds I'm referring to here are the ones your callers will hear.

The Evolve 65's microphone boom is longer than the Evolve2 65's. Personally, I like the shorter boom because it keeps the mic along my cheek and not past it. It just seems like a better size.

The microphone arm on the Evolve 65 stows against the side of the headband when not needed. The concept is interesting and maybe even useful, but in everyday use it really doesn't stay put.

That doesn't mean it gets in the way because it doesn't. It stays in the up position, it just doesn't stay magnetically attached to the headband very well as it was originally intended. Not really a big deal, but it should be noted that this is an advertised feature on this model.

As for the microphone booms, the Evolve2 65 not only has a shorter one, but when you lift it, it automatically mutes the microphone. When you put it back on, it automatically reactivates the microphone. A really very interesting and useful feature in real working applications.

Speakers and pads

Personally, I found the Jabra Evolve 65 ear pads a bit smaller than I would have expected. Like. I also found that the ear cushions lacked padding. In fact, the longer I wore the headphones, the more I could feel the hard plastic speaker housing under the cushion. I imagine wearing this headset for long periods of time would cause discomfort.

I also noticed that the angle of the speakers themselves is angled inwards towards the bottom of the speaker itself. I found the angle of the speakers uncomfortable, as it tended to press uncomfortably against the lower area of ​​my ear. All in all, not the most comfortable ear cushion I've ever experienced. It wasn't horrible, but it was far from great.

As for the ear speakers, the Evolve 65 model has a history of breakage where the ear speaker attaches to the headband. We have seen this a lot first hand in our office. Fortunately, Jabra has fixed this in the new version of Evolve2. They've completely redesigned this area, as well as pretty much everything else to deliver a new and truly improved version of the Evolve 65 helmet.

Headband

The Jabra Evolve 65's headband is adjustable, but not padded.

The Jabra Evolve2 65's headband is also adjustable, but it has a generous amount of silicone padding. This not only makes the headset relatively more comfortable, but since it's silicone, it's easy to clean. If you had the choice between two headbands, one with cushion and one without, which would you choose? Did you answer amortized? I'm sure most people would, just like me.

Busylight

Both models have a built-in busy light to let others around you know when you're on a call. However, there are differences between these two models in terms of the busy light design.

The Jabra Evolve 65 has a circular ring on the earpiece side of the headset that lights up red when you get on a call. To see this red ring, you must be within a certain line of sight. If you are outside the viewing area, you will not be able to see whether the person is on a call or not.

The Jabra Evolve2 65, on the other hand, has LED lights on the front of the headset. headset, as well as on the back.

This provides a wider field of vision for those around you to see if you are busy and on call. I feel like if Jabra thought the original design was better, it would have stuck with it.

There are reasons why they changed the design to two position mounted LED lights. I think it was not just for a more updated look, but also to expand the viewing area. My preference is for the new design.

Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What is the ANC? This is an electronic aid that helps reduce the amount of distracting ambient noise. In other words, when you have headphones with ANC and office noise becomes bothersome, just press a button on the headphones and you'll notice an immediate drop in sound levels.

This feature is designed to keep you focused on your work and not get distracted. Distractions, according to research, are the number one cause of reduced worker productivity. Additionally, it suggests that it may take up to 20 minutes to regain focus. Needless to say, it makes sense to limit the noise level no matter how you do it.

Neither of these two Jabra Evolve 65 models have ANC. They both return to what is called

"passive noise cancellation"

. What is passive noise cancellation, you ask? Passive noise cancellation relies on hard surfaces and materials to refract sound so it doesn't enter your ear.

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In this case, it would be the hard plastic speaker enclosure. (outer part) which protects your ear from the noise of your environment. Generally speaking, bigger is better, at least to some extent. If the earbuds are too small, it won't help much in refracting the sound. If the earbuds fully cover the ear, that's even better.

The second area to look at is the ear cushion itself. Foam is porous and tends to let sound in. Leather pads are a denser material that helps reduce noise.

Between the Jabra Evolve 65 and the Evolve2 65, the Evolbve2 65 has larger and more generously padded ear cushions. As such, I would give this model an edge over the previous model.

Guarantee

Both models are backed by a 2-year Jabra warranty. No difference here.

Final Thoughts

The Jabra Evolve 65 has been a very capable headset in the Jabra product line for some time. However, as with any product, sooner or later it will be replaced by a new, improved model.

This happened in a big way with the introduction of the Evolve2 65. Yes, it represents the next generation, but Jabra has done a spectacular job of improving on an already good headset.

Shorter mic boom that automatically shuts off when raised

Padded headband for added comfort

Thicker and larger ear cushions for better sound blocking and more comfort.

Wider field of view on occupied light*

A battery that gives you more than twice the strength of the original

Updated Bluetooth technology that can provide longer wireless talk range

Much better sounding and more comfortable headphones overall

If it was me deciding between these two hands down I would buy the Evolve2 65. You may have a different opinion but based on the wide range of product improvements that Jabra has made on this new model, I find them significant and certainly sufficient to make this decision easy.