Jabra Evolve2 65 Wireless PC Headset – Noise Cancelling UC Certified Stereo Headphones With Long-Lasting Battery – USB-A Bluetooth Adapter – Black

Been using decent quality wired headsets for years, these are an expensive step up. The audio is clear for both calls and music, battery life is good (35 hours with constant daily use). The microphone is excellent, overall a good purchase if a little pricey. I've been working in a small temporary office at home with my wife, we are both loud and our calls often overlap. The mic is great at excluding extraneous noises, however, I can clearly hear my wife talking when I'm on a call and similarly my wife can hear my music or conversions (at normal levels). I had expected better noise cancelling at this price. I didn't buy the cradle but the USB-A (to USB-C) cable is more than adequate. I wear these most of the day and despite having a big head they sit relatively comfortably on the ear. There is a decent amount of padding around the cup and the man made fabric isn't sweaty! I have Bluetooth'ed to both my mobile and laptop and have had ZERO connection issues, indeed I have used every comms app out there without issue (Mainly MS Teams). It switches app, picks-up, re-connects effortlessly. I regularly wander off to make a brew or food during calls - just turn off the video, mute by moving the boom mic up and wander off to do whatever, jump back in at any time. I like this a lot, I've even sat in the sun at the back of the garden 30m or so away. 5 star overall despite weaker than expected noise cancelling (btw My wife sits about 1m away)

I just want to start the review making sure people are not confused by the Amazon description. This headset does not have active noise cancelling and you will hear everything around you while using it. What it will do is cancel background noise picked up by your microphone while you are talking to someone else to make sure your voice is clear. With that out of the way... this is a great headset, with good range and the microphone sounds slightly better than some of the competitors at this price point. I was surprised by the sound quality and it's more than adequate to play music while working. In terms of ergonomics, it's ok but not amazing and I can wear it for multiple hours without feeling uncomfortable. It stays in place just fine if you don't move your head too much but it starts to fall a little if you look up and down due to its weight. Battery life is very good and it was extremely easy to connect to a Mac, Windows laptop and an iPad. It can hold two active connections at the same time which works great between the Windows laptop and the iPad but not that well between the Mac and the PC which seems to be a problem based on other reviews. The USB dongle worked fine and has a little LED light that shows whether you are muted/unmuted or in a call. The Windows software is easy to use and configure and it detected everything without problems. Updating the dongle and headset to the latest firmware versions just worked. It's a premium (expensive) headset but it delivers, I definitely recommend it.

Before buying this headset I read the other reviews and was concerned that there was a number of 1 star reviews with various grievances, but I've been pleasantly surprised using it. You will need to update the firmware on the headset and usb dongle in order to use it to it's full. For some, this fact alone appears to be a big issue, but I feel this is now relatively standard for IT equipment i.e. you need to keep up to date with the latest drivers, software etc. The update of the firmware was relatively straightforward. You can update the headset directly from your mobile phone using the jabra app and the bluetooth connection. Alternatively you can download the Jabra direct software and update it that way. The usb dongle can only be updated through your PC/Mac using the jabra direct software, so if you only have a work computer without install rights then this could be annoying for you. I initially tried updating the firmware using my Mac but this failed. There appeared to be an issue with the software on the Mac, so just to be aware. I used my Windows 10 PC to upgrade the firmware without incident, it was very easy. The sound quality on the headset is good to my ears, I am no audiophile but I can't tell much difference to my fancy AKG headphones when listening to music. Others have complained of the volume fade up as sound starts, but I can't say this has bothered me personally. My use case is for skype and teams calls for work and listening to music etc, but if you want to use it for dictation then maybe this will be more of an issue. The 'noise cancelling' effect of the headset are pretty limited. It does not have active noise cancelling technology but rather uses passive noise cancelling such as the shape of the earpiece etc (according to their website). To be honest, I don't notice much difference than a decent pair of over the ear headphones, so if you expect perfect silence while wearing them then prepare to be disappointed. You will likely have to spend some serious cash to get very good noise cancellation. I've had no issue with connection using both the USB dongle and the Bluetooth function. I've tried connecting to my laptop (dongle) and phone (bluetooth) at the same time, but to be honest find this fiddly as it's not always obvious which device you are controlling when using the buttons on the headset. For example, I wanted to turn the volume down on my PC but it changed the volume on my phone instead. When you are in an active call on one device, usually this becomes the dominant connection. But for me, it's simpler to have it only connected to my work PC. I bought the Microsoft teams verified version and after the firmware update is recognized as such by the Teams software. This means the central function button on the headset will call up teams, answer calls etc as expected. The call quality has been good in use, and is as clear as my previous wired headset. Much of this is down to internet connection as much as the headset itself, so not much to report in this respect. The microphone is short and so is not located in front of my mouth as my old headset was but it picks up the audio just fine. This is actually good as you can sip water etc with the mic down. Someone else had complained about the ergonomics of the design, but I have not has any issues. They are comfortable to wear and lightweight. They do not grip my head tightly, so if you move around a lot they will fall off, but for sitting at a computer, or walking normally around the room they are fine. Sure you can't do HIIT wearing them, but they are not designed with that in mind. Another reviewer had complained about the build quality, but again I can't see much wrong with them. Sure they are made from plastic.... but most products of this type are. They are light, but this suits me as I don't want to wear a heavy headset for 8 hours a day. My only comment is that the adjustable band appears to be medium to large in size, so if you have a small head they might not fit very well. The battery has lasts for multiple days use after a charge, which is much longer than my other Bluetooth headphones. I have not had them long enough to comment on the robustness of the design to wear and tear or whether the charging cycle will reduce the battery life significantly, so I will update this review in a few months with comments on this. Would I recommend them? For the price I paid for them (£135) I would say they have been good. When I looked at the alternative wireless stereo headsets this was one of the cheaper options, and I think they are fit for purpose. Are you going to be blown away by them... no. They do what they've been designed to do, and they do it to a reasonable price point. For working in an office/WFH where you want a wireless headset for calls and listening to music then I would recommend. For other use cases, such as gaming or exercise etc you will want to look elsewhere.

One of the best headphones for making phone calls and working remotely. The range and quality are outstanding, I love them so much that I also use them when videocalling family, etc., and not just work. The noise cancellation is also very good if you often work from cafes and other noisy environments. While I have other high-end headphones for general use, I didn't think I would have wanted to spend this much on "work" headphones, but if these break, I would buy them again straight away. They can connect to 2 devices simultaneously (one USB dongle and one Bluetooth) as well, so they can jump from work calls to phone calls without any issues.

Best purchase of the year for me by far. If like me you are in meetings online all day, you'll want something reliable, comfortable, with great battery life. Don't waste anymore time looking at others. Seriously. These are incredible. Sounds wise: I'm an audiophile and I rate the sound! Crisp, lovely bass, warm. Battery: ridiculous! It lasts for weeks. I'm not exaggerating. I was concerned about having to always recharge. Nope. They go on and on. I don't get it. I can be in several hours of meetings, listen to some music while doing emails and then a week or so's time it lets me know to charge it. Crazy. Mute: lets you know with a voice when you pull the mic up, simple, effective, quick, zero issues. Range: I can go from the 3rd floor to my kitchen on the ground floor and it starts breaking up. No big deal. Looks & Feel: People think it looks good, expensive and professional. It feels great for long periods of time. Th ears can heat up after a few hours but that's not a big deal. Conclusion: just buy it. If you are on zoom all day, conferencing or need that sense of freedom with all your conversations secret, this is the one. Blown away. This is a 6 month review. No issues. Worth every penny!

Initially the price of this headset (and others in this price range) was slightly off-putting. Just how much better could it be than a cheaper headset or indeed my trusty wired Sennheiser. The answer is... quite a bit. The headset has a nice solid feel to it, with excellent padding on the ears and the headband (something frequently overlooked). As I'm generally on calls or meetings for 4+ hours in a day this is actually quite relevant. Also relevant is the (optional) audible warning and reminders when you go on or off of mute - as well as the two ways of doing this. Customisable functions, through an app, is a nice touch - such as turning a 'busy' light on the side of the headset on or off. Battery life has been good, I generally charge it every two to three days and I rarely let it get to a low battery warning, meaning it could probably manage most of the week without attention if I were less talkative. I got the option configured for MS Teams and it has been quite useful to work with some of the utility button functions built in to that. Being able to wander off and make a coffee whilst in a meeting is an unexpected bonus and doesn't have any noticeable impact on the sound quality at about a 7-10m range. Would I buy one of these to see out the rest of lockdown if I didn't plan to use it beyond that? Probably not - there are plenty of high quality wired units for around half the price. However, I got this because I anticipated using it for several years to come and, so far, there is nothing to indicate that it won't be capable of meeting that expectation. Overall, it is a good investment if you expect to use a headset regularly and want something high enough quality to last well and be comfortable for extended use. There are probably better units out there but for most of us the differences would likely be splitting hairs. If you want a solid, competent effort then this is one worth considering.

These aren't noise cancelling so I had to return them as that was the function I needed. I have been using Jabra Evolve 75's for the last 7 years and thought I'd try the 65's - comfort, weight and build quality were all as expected but the noise cancelling function isn't a separate button on this model and it definitely wasn't on all the time. The higher price is understandable as the build quality, they connect well to PC via dongle and phone via Bluetooth very compatible with a range of devices.

As an organisation, we use MS Teams for all communication. This headset is certified for Teams, and true to that it seamlessly picks up the meeting. Sound and tone is rich and clear. Having had wired headsets and cheap wireless headsets you really pay for what you get. Note though that these are not noise cancelling. If there is a lot of noise in your vicinity you will hear it. But, if using for professional work then your setup is probably in an office or home office and low level background noise is not a problem. They are extremely comfortable, and appear well made and durable. The headset voice tells you your battery status and your mute/unmuted position. The headset connects either via the usb, as shown in photo, or by Wi-Fi. I tend to use the usb for work, but Wi-Fi on my personal iPad, I have not noticed a performance difference. Personally I would not use them for music or tv, they are best suited for work voice calls. I love them!

Very useful if you’re working from crowded environments or noisy one

Love this headset. I am able to join calls without being attached to my laptop and the cushion is comfortable. Sound quality if great. My favorite us the auto mute and unmute when you lift the mic up and down.

i use these every day. i am in back to back meetings/calls and i can literally wear these all day. the sound quality is ace. the built quality is even better. i chuck them in my backpack (should really put them in the protective bag that comes along with it) and they are still totally fine. verdict: awesome. also, the colour i still love as much as on the first day i got them. essential home office item if you ask me. well done Jabra.

Conosco il marchio Jabra da molti anni e ne apprezzo da sempre l'affidabilità e la qualità. Utilizzo quotidianamente in ambito lavorativo le loro cuffie e anche questo modello, Jabra Evolve2 65, dopo qualche mese di utilizzo conferma le mie alte aspettative: un prodotto eccellente, che merita pienamente 5 stelle. Punti di forza: Qualità audio: eccellente, sia in ingresso che in uscita; Autonomia: molto elevata, perfetta per un utilizzo prolungato in più giornate lavorative. Isolamento acustico: davvero efficace, anche in ambienti rumorosi. I miei interlocutori non percepiscono i rumori di fondo, garantendo conversazioni chiare e professionali; Connettività: nella confezione è incluso l’adattatore Bluetooth USB-A e USB-C, che facilita l'utilizzo con il PC; Software: la gestione tramite app è intuitiva e funzionale. Perfettamente compatibili con piattaforme come Microsoft Teams e Zoom, con un'integrazione fluida e riconoscimento immediato; Molto comoda la funzione di spegnimento/disattivazione automatica del microfono quando viene sollevato: aiuta a gestire le chiamate in modo più naturale; Custodia per il trasporto, che protegge le cuffie e facilita gli spostamenti. Possibili aree di miglioramento: Microfono: posizionato sul lato destro, risulta leggermente corto. Se lo si allontana leggermente e si parla a bassa voce, può capitare che l’audio non venga percepito chiaramente dagli interlocutori; Comfort per chi indossa occhiali: il padiglione esercita una leggera pressione sulle tempie e sulle astine, che può risultare fastidiosa dopo un utilizzo prolungato; Un aspetto migliorabile riguarda la gestione della batteria: la percentuale residua è visibile solo tramite l'app per PC, mentre sulle cuffie è disponibile un avviso vocale (in inglese) che segnala lo stato della carica; In conclusione, Jabra Evolve2 65 è un’ottima scelta per chi cerca cuffie professionali, affidabili e di alta qualità. Consigliatissime, con solo piccoli margini di miglioramento sul comfort e la lunghezza del microfono.

Great headset, never loses connection and the battery lasts long.