I bought these two - my wife has bose 700 and I use Jabra evolve2 85. Firstly jabra's boom mic is working better in the noise environment because when you are not speaking, it cancels all noise, even loud speak of my wife from 2 meters in one room. Regarding noice cancelling when you are speaking, it is comparable, a little bit better in bose - but the difference is very very small. I am adding this comment because I had doubts what to choose and bought these two with the idea to return if one of them will be worse. Finally, I leave two of them because the differences are really small and to be honest - these models are the best on the market regarding noice cancelling for speaking Regarding sound quality both play sound really well but no of them cannot be comaparable with bang and olufsen h9i which I have too. My advice - if you spend a time in a noisy environment - choose Jabra's, if you would like to have more modern settings (such as Jabra 380 bluetooth with usbc dongle) and boom mic choose Jabra. I believe that the jabra team also improves firmware to be better in case of noise canceling when speaking in nearest future than even in bose with their 10mics. If you spend a time in home and boom mic is not needed, you prefer a little bit better sound(but it is a little!) and lightweight design choose bose.
Thanks for this comment. I have the 700 unopened and have just come across the Jabra. Still unsure as to the Bose as people report firmware issues but the Jabra at the moment are costing a lot more for the MS Teams version (or are unavailable). Will use this info to help me decide. I like the idea of the boom mic a lot.
Tony Cai Hi. Thanks, Yes they’re in stock now on Amazon but I decided to get the Evolve 75 MS which is older but more established (and half the price !) whereas these are just too new for me to risk yet. I have XM3 to use as well outside of the working day. Maybe in the future I’ll upgrade.
@@sbashir9460 I have the exact set up as you! Now I am considering selling both to consolidate into one Jabra Evolve2 85. You are right that it's quite risky since it's new. For traveling purposes, consolidating into 1 headset seems appealing to me. TBD
Before you read all below and in case you are questioning why Jabra seems to perform low in a noisy environment, pls remember that Jabra switches off ANC and purposefully feeds in ambient sound so that you could hear your own voice. This is actually a feature, not a bug as most people are uncomfotable not being able to hear their own selves when conferencing.
I believe what you're referring to is "hear through" which can be dialed up or down on the Jabra sound ap to let in ambient noise. Hear Through isn't specifically designed to let in your own voice. The one, that let's you hear your own voice (which IMO is essential for a good call experience) is the "sidetone" feature. Similarly, sidetone can be scaled up and down and turned off all together in the Jabra sound ap. In order for this review to be meaningful, @EBPMAN would need to let us know which settings he has selected. IME, ANC is turned off by default when on a phone call in preference of the other two features which need to be turned off for ANC during a call. I understand Bose has a similar function in their ap which they call "self voice".
Killer difference; you can't charge Bose headphones while using them! This is across their entire range of wireless headphones, and is constantly complained about on their forums. It's a complete pain, as when you forget to charge them and they run out of power you have to switch to a different pair while you charge them. The Jabra devices allow use while charging and even switch to "wired headphone" mode so they appear as a USB device. I love Bose noise cancelling, own two pairs of their headphones (QC35 II and QC25) but this limitation is the reason I use Jabra's for office use.
Could not agree more. The number of times I have had to charge while using makes me wonder how I would manage without this. I guess I would have to get organised and stuff - not gona happen :)
I'm new to your channel and wish I heard of it before I bought my 700. I thoroughly researched Sony, but didn't think of Jabra. But I'm still very satisfied with my purchase. Your review of call quality is on point. Working from home in both quiet and noisy environments is very relevant, and I'm glad to know my clients, colleagues don't hear the background noise going on while I work. Thanks for a very insightful review!
I would love to see a more real work scenario, like a sound with your wife talking at your side while you you are in a call. This is a different scenario than a lot of messy noise and is where usually ANC doesn't cut well their voice.
Thanks for your great review. 2 of the best alround headsets for calls. In terms of ANC i think the slight advantage goes to Bose. But in terms of voice quality for calls in a quiet environment i would give it to Jabra because of the optional boom Mic. The design comparison between the headsets will come down to personal choice. Many thanks 🙏
Good review. I have a question - which headphones would you recommend for work at home, when there is noisy renovation around (drills - high tones, jackhammers - low tones, everything very loud and I will have it like this for the next year) I need headphones for phone calls and lots of video conferences - unfortunately in such terribly noisy conditions.I want my own comfort, to get away from those loud noises, and the comfort of the listener during conversations and video meetings. Which would be better Jabra or Bose or maybe some other?
Thank you for all your great reviews. I'm looking for a headset that's a perfect mix for enjoying music & taking calls/meetings. When I work from home, I work with my partner next to me and we sometimes have meetings on at the same time. Given the Bose 700's seem to have better microphone isolation, would you say these would be the best to get if I'm trying to make sure her conversation isn't being picked up and heard by people I'm on a call with? Or is there another headset you might recommend for this situation?
For those wanting to get UC compatibility at a Cheaper price, the Jabra Elite 85h (same headphone with no boom arm) can actually pair to a Jabra 370 UC dongle. Saves nearly $200 as the Elite 85's have been out for awhile. I did this and they sound fantastic over Skype and teams.
@@ebpman Awesome. A comparison would be great. Pairing the Elite 85h to the 370 dongle is easy using the Free Jabra Direct software. I know for some people buying 2 items instead of one might sound like a hassle but the savings are worth it. (I do alot of conferencing post COVID so this added alot of value)
Thanks for the review. From the sound in a noisy environment, The Bose would be the winner and that is something you didn't mention even though it was one of the testing criteria! Having said that, I like the option of a boom mic, however, it would be a more thorough comparison if you compared the two without the boom mic of the Jabra, as the Bose doesn't have one. I've heard some reviewers mention the sound dynamic of the Jabra is different if not using the boom mic.
Thanks @EBPMan - just wondering, did you use the Jabra Dongle with the Evolve2 85s? Or was it standard bluetooth? I was about to buy the Jabra but the noise cancelling on calls was not what I expected. I also understand that using the cable when sound is critical, doesn't improve. These seem great for attending webinars, but not so good for hosting where the main presenter uses them. Is that fair?
Hi... thanks for your video, I have a question from home office point of view... have you done a test of these two devices on a "treadmill desk"... it is not to run as you said it, however, as a way to keep working and walking (2mi per hour max speed)... just wondered which would be the best option... thanks again for any insight you might have here.
I got both: Jabra : better battery (a lot better) , a lot better BT range in my flat (in office it's works even better), docking station, more futures which cause more software issues, best mic anc. Bose: fits better to my head, much lighter, less heat on ear, a lot less futures , 20h I got them from two weeks - max is 15h, BT range is incredibly low - max 10m on open space, very good anc, Overall I chose bose as I spend whole working day with them and comfort is better but this is totally individual case also 15 h is still ok for one working day even though there is no docking station on bose. btw. Jabra are used now by my wife and she likes them ;)
For people who are thinking about buying NC 700 because of this video, please don't. Bose NC 700 will not give anything but regret to you, guaranteed. I loved how practical and truthful EBPMAN has been, but NC700 is literally the worst headphone you can buy over $300, for daily usage. Here are the truths : 1) the headphone might get bricked when you update the firmware. 2) The headphone has a multi connect issue, making it impossible to be used on more than one device. 3) it randomly reboots and makes the ear-piercing sound in every 1 to 10 m. 4) ALL PROBLEMS has been there for over a year and NONE OF THE PROBLEMS HAS BEEN FIXED. Do not buy NC700 or any of the Bose products.
Sorry to hear your experience. You should get it replaced. I have had mine from launch. I purchased it. None of the issues you have described have been present in my unit. I am so was on a ✈ twice a week before covid, I have over a million miles in and these rocked. That being said, I have seen the same with Samsung, Jabra and others. Use the warrenty. I have had buggy headphone too.
Great review as always ! Just got the 700 myself, been facing issues with constant iPhone disconnects when connected along with laptop. Waiting for the Bose dongle to see if that resolves. do you know when they might be out?
Seems there is a delay of about a second or so for the person on the listening end of the Bose 700 call. This sometimes makes for an awkward call. Not sure if this is due to the computer or the headphones. Can you comment on a comparison of the delay between the two headsets? I'm wondering if the dongle that comes with the Jabra has a better connection.
@EBPMAN - How would you now compare the call quality (esp with noise in background) of the Evolve2 85 vs the Sony XM5's? Esp since the Evolve2's havent had a firmware update in 2 years, and are still full price - $100 more than the XM5s. Thanks
Hi, thanks for your review. Have you tried EPOS Adapt 560 and the latest Sony WH-1000XM4? I would like to know the call quality performance of the 2 compares to Jabra Evolve 2 85. Thanks.
Your voice does sound better on the Jabra, it’s extremely natura, the Bose also sound good but more processed sounding. The Bose do a better job in the very noisy environment which if as you say you use a Airport Concourse is a applicable test. Battery is amazing on the Jabra with the recharge, just thinking of all those delays and transfers etc when I used/will travel from Europe to Seattle/SAN Fran/Washington state then I could blow 20 hours. I think if I used the charging case for the Bose though all would be good. Nice review, very interesting.
I have the bose 700 and jabra evolve2 65 (i just bought the evolve2 65 when i heard about 85!). I prefer Jabra when doing meeting but if you are just like listening to music, i prefer bose 700
@@danielbarrantes6966 my comment was based by what I heard on the video, but the noise canceling should work with the boom mic engaged... Jabra should fix that
Much appreciated. I have only just come across the Jabra as an option. I have the 700 unopened. Have had XM3 a while and love them but no multipoint connectivity which has become something I need to make use of at home. As well as a lot of MS Teams usage. The boo mic appeals to me as it flips away too. You've given me something to think about although availability and cost may have a big say. What's the difference between UC and Teams versions?
Thanks for your expert comparison! I'm still so torn between these two. Do you find a significant difference in mic quality using the Jabras via Bluetooth vs USB dongle?
Bose have the best algorithm to decrease the noise environment, I don’t think so that other company can beat them in call quality . The only Bluetooth headset that doing great the same job are the sennheiser presence 2 grey with speak focus technology .
Great review. I recently purchased a set of 700’s but had to take them back due to constantly disconnecting from my phone. I got another pair and they did the same. So I’ve now bought the 85’s and I’m waiting on them arriving. Bose disconnecting really seems to be an issue that a lot of people are having.
ash agarwal so here’s the thing. I got bored waiting and bought the Sony XM4’s which are AMAZING. Then my Jabra’s arrived and they are faulty, the left ear keeps making a high pitched wind type noise.
Does you tested the Jabra with the dongle? I think this is very important for homeoffice. Bluetooth has speed limitations and maybe the Jabra call quality can be better.
Nice reviews sir. This one still tends to be picking up that ever so slight background noise during calls with/without the boom mic. Is it just me or did the Bose 700 sound better, for calls? :) Sir, how tall and wide are their earcups on the inside? Bose 700's are around 65mm right?
Bose 700 is not at the same level as Jabra Evolve 2 85 in terms of calls through computer, cannot even compare with Jabra Evolve 75. This is a test through phone calls. If you do a test call using Zoom, Skype, Teams and see how your sound is like in conference calls, you immediately realize why Jabra is much more expensive than Bose. If Bose is a top3 entertainment headphone for most people, Jabra Evolve2 85 is champion for both professional conference calls and entertainment
Hi, Thanks for the great video. I wanted to buy Jabra Evolve2 85 but I'm having bit of a hard time choosing between Sony wh-1000xm4 and Jabra Evolve2 85. It would be great to have that comparison or if you can give me some highlights in this comment. Thank you so much. :)
Please read this before buying bose 700s. They have very poor Bluetooth consistency... you can look up the issue in boses forums or on reddit. Especially ifn you have a samdung phone..it mainly happens when you have 2 devices connected...the headsets shuts off randomly and refuses to connect or pair. I have had several calls where the headset just restarts midway and I had to continue the call on phone speakers. I hate these now..its beyond annoying. Another issue is that my phones wifi disconnects when on a call with these..I didn't have these problems with my surface headphones 2 (which I broke accidentally..and got these instead...worst decison) they sound very good..but they are beyond frustrating...I can't believe I paid so much for these..now I'm going to get the jabras..hope they are better
I am testing now. Let me finish my review. Should have a position by Wed. I update the firmware on the 85h this week and just putting it thru my process
What I can tell you is the Sony wh1000xm4 connected via Bluetooth to a MACBook gave me a lot of problems: sound quality in calls was bad due to sounds cracking here and there. Could not fix it and since I need them for work I had to return them. ANC amazing though. I've just bought the Jabra and since they have a dedicated dongle I dont expect to have the same problem (will arrive soon). Hope this helps.
I can tell now after returning the Sony wh1000xm4 and been using the Jabra evolve 2 85 for almost 2 monthts on my Macbook, I couldnt be happier!!! First of all they come with a Bluetooth dedicated dongle which works perfectly! In this way I avoid the Macbook Bluetooth which is known for NOT performing too well! Saying that you can connect the Jabra to multiple devices but this is nothing you would see with the Sony! The headphones would AUTOMATICALLY switch when you get a call on your phone. You dont need to manually switch. Its very impressing. For work Its the best headphones ever had!!!
Jabra Evolve 2: So many issues with this headset. Unable to update it with new firmware. Sometimes the headset does not unmute when lowering mic. Quite often the headset is not connecting to the computer and I have to remove the dongle, reconnect it, turn off and on my headset. Many people in my office use this headset. I've heard a lot of different issues both similar to mine, and different that people have. Including the mic not working. DO NOT BUY! (When it works the mic is good, comfort is good and sound is good, but with all the bugs just don't buy it!)
So which is better? It's your second review where you don't answer the question. Opinions matter. At the same time your comparaison is not direct between them. If you present mic test you shouldn't do pauses between them explaining what you will do. Direct samples comparaison. Jabra silent env to bose silent env...
The both work well. I also did a review for the epos sennheiser that too is a uc product. In the next week or so, I have the jabra evolve 2 65 review coming as well They are uc as well.
Billy Newport I got the Evolve2 85 a three weeks ago and used them in almost storm-like conditions on a cruise ship last week with ANC on. Wind noise was filtered out surprisingly well, I could listen to music on deck without any issues. Didn’t make any calls though. Wind was much more noticable on my old Bose QC25 wih ANC on for what it’s worth.
Just to add if you needed to make a private conversation in an open/public space and needed to whisper, the Jabra would probably do a better job because of the boom mic.
The Sony have the best bass and audio signature and even anc. But the bose have the best call quality. The audio coming second is not bad nor is the anc. Let's say scale 1 to 10. Sony rank 9 AND bose come in at 8. But audio bose is 10 Sony is 7. Hope this helps
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I bought these two - my wife has bose 700 and I use Jabra evolve2 85. Firstly jabra's boom mic is working better in the noise environment because when you are not speaking, it cancels all noise, even loud speak of my wife from 2 meters in one room.
Regarding noice cancelling when you are speaking, it is comparable, a little bit better in bose - but the difference is very very small.
I am adding this comment because I had doubts what to choose and bought these two with the idea to return if one of them will be worse. Finally, I leave two of them because the differences are really small and to be honest - these models are the best on the market regarding noice cancelling for speaking
Regarding sound quality both play sound really well but no of them cannot be comaparable with bang and olufsen h9i which I have too.
My advice - if you spend a time in a noisy environment - choose Jabra's, if you would like to have more modern settings (such as Jabra 380 bluetooth with usbc dongle) and boom mic choose Jabra. I believe that the jabra team also improves firmware to be better in case of noise canceling when speaking in nearest future than even in bose with their 10mics.
If you spend a time in home and boom mic is not needed, you prefer a little bit better sound(but it is a little!) and lightweight design choose bose.
COOLZZZZ very helpfull thanks!
Thanks for this comment. I have the 700 unopened and have just come across the Jabra. Still unsure as to the Bose as people report firmware issues but the Jabra at the moment are costing a lot more for the MS Teams version (or are unavailable). Will use this info to help me decide. I like the idea of the boom mic a lot.
@@sbashir9460 The MS Teams one just came out!
Tony Cai Hi. Thanks, Yes they’re in stock now on Amazon but I decided to get the Evolve 75 MS which is older but more established (and half the price !) whereas these are just too new for me to risk yet. I have XM3 to use as well outside of the working day. Maybe in the future I’ll upgrade.
@@sbashir9460 I have the exact set up as you! Now I am considering selling both to consolidate into one Jabra Evolve2 85. You are right that it's quite risky since it's new. For traveling purposes, consolidating into 1 headset seems appealing to me. TBD
"The Bose are cheaper..." That's something you don't hear often 😂
And they're not that cheap too. They pretty much cost as much as other flagship bluetooth headsets.
Before you read all below and in case you are questioning why Jabra seems to perform low in a noisy environment, pls remember that Jabra switches off ANC and purposefully feeds in ambient sound so that you could hear your own voice. This is actually a feature, not a bug as most people are uncomfotable not being able to hear their own selves when conferencing.
That is actually a great feature, otherwise you get that feeling of blocked ears which is super annoying.
I believe what you're referring to is "hear through" which can be dialed up or down on the Jabra sound ap to let in ambient noise. Hear Through isn't specifically designed to let in your own voice. The one, that let's you hear your own voice (which IMO is essential for a good call experience) is the "sidetone" feature. Similarly, sidetone can be scaled up and down and turned off all together in the Jabra sound ap. In order for this review to be meaningful, @EBPMAN would need to let us know which settings he has selected. IME, ANC is turned off by default when on a phone call in preference of the other two features which need to be turned off for ANC during a call. I understand Bose has a similar function in their ap which they call "self voice".
Good GOD was that a THOROUGH video! OUTSTANDING JOB!! Thanks dude! :-)
Killer difference; you can't charge Bose headphones while using them! This is across their entire range of wireless headphones, and is constantly complained about on their forums.
It's a complete pain, as when you forget to charge them and they run out of power you have to switch to a different pair while you charge them. The Jabra devices allow use while charging and even switch to "wired headphone" mode so they appear as a USB device.
I love Bose noise cancelling, own two pairs of their headphones (QC35 II and QC25) but this limitation is the reason I use Jabra's for office use.
Could not agree more. The number of times I have had to charge while using makes me wonder how I would manage without this. I guess I would have to get organised and stuff - not gona happen :)
Great point. Thank you, Sir. Your comment helped me make the decision between this two.
What's the problem batter on bose is so week you have to charge them daily anyway ;)
I'm new to your channel and wish I heard of it before I bought my 700. I thoroughly researched Sony, but didn't think of Jabra. But I'm still very satisfied with my purchase. Your review of call quality is on point. Working from home in both quiet and noisy environments is very relevant, and I'm glad to know my clients, colleagues don't hear the background noise going on while I work. Thanks for a very insightful review!
I would love to see a more real work scenario, like a sound with your wife talking at your side while you you are in a call. This is a different scenario than a lot of messy noise and is where usually ANC doesn't cut well their voice.
In this such a case pease read my comment below.
Thanks for your great review. 2 of the best alround headsets for calls. In terms of ANC i think the slight advantage goes to Bose. But in terms of voice quality for calls in a quiet environment i would give it to Jabra because of the optional boom Mic. The design comparison between the headsets will come down to personal choice. Many thanks 🙏
The Bose is still a winner, the noise canceling on calls is unmatched!
For sure. I hope the jabra gets a firmware upgrade soon
I agree, the bose is a amazing dont forget the mic is built in as well.
girth vs length, the debate carries over even to headphone cases.
Good review. I have a question - which headphones would you recommend for work at home, when there is noisy renovation around (drills - high tones, jackhammers - low tones, everything very loud and I will have it like this for the next year) I need headphones for phone calls and lots of video conferences - unfortunately in such terribly noisy conditions.I want my own comfort, to get away from those loud noises, and the comfort of the listener during conversations and video meetings. Which would be better Jabra or Bose or maybe some other?
Thank you for all your great reviews. I'm looking for a headset that's a perfect mix for enjoying music & taking calls/meetings. When I work from home, I work with my partner next to me and we sometimes have meetings on at the same time. Given the Bose 700's seem to have better microphone isolation, would you say these would be the best to get if I'm trying to make sure her conversation isn't being picked up and heard by people I'm on a call with? Or is there another headset you might recommend for this situation?
For those wanting to get UC compatibility at a Cheaper price, the Jabra Elite 85h (same headphone with no boom arm) can actually pair to a Jabra 370 UC dongle. Saves nearly $200 as the Elite 85's have been out for awhile. I did this and they sound fantastic over Skype and teams.
So true. I will have a comparison of the two. Great value
@@ebpman Awesome. A comparison would be great. Pairing the Elite 85h to the 370 dongle is easy using the Free Jabra Direct software. I know for some people buying 2 items instead of one might sound like a hassle but the savings are worth it. (I do alot of conferencing post COVID so this added alot of value)
Great tip. Will look into that.
Thanks for the review. From the sound in a noisy environment, The Bose would be the winner and that is something you didn't mention even though it was one of the testing criteria!
Having said that, I like the option of a boom mic, however, it would be a more thorough comparison if you compared the two without the boom mic of the Jabra, as the Bose doesn't have one.
I've heard some reviewers mention the sound dynamic of the Jabra is different if not using the boom mic.
Call in a quiet environment:
6:37 Bose
7:33 Jabra
Call in a noisy environment:
7:12 Bose
8:09 Jabra
Amazing review thank you. Which one would be better for calls outside walking on a regular street? From the listeners perspective?
Thanks @EBPMan - just wondering, did you use the Jabra Dongle with the Evolve2 85s? Or was it standard bluetooth? I was about to buy the Jabra but the noise cancelling on calls was not what I expected. I also understand that using the cable when sound is critical, doesn't improve. These seem great for attending webinars, but not so good for hosting where the main presenter uses them. Is that fair?
Very good, down to the point and efficiently delivered video that ticks most of the boxes. Thanks very much!!
I'm no bose fanboy but the bose wins in the mic test, which is surprising because it doesn't have a boom mic
Hi... thanks for your video, I have a question from home office point of view... have you done a test of these two devices on a "treadmill desk"... it is not to run as you said it, however, as a way to keep working and walking (2mi per hour max speed)... just wondered which would be the best option...
thanks again for any insight you might have here.
I think I'd like the Bose sound better, but I didn't know about the Jabra Evolve 2 85's. Thanks for the Review!
I got both:
Jabra : better battery (a lot better) , a lot better BT range in my flat (in office it's works even better), docking station, more futures which cause more software issues, best mic anc.
Bose: fits better to my head, much lighter, less heat on ear, a lot less futures , 20h I got them from two weeks - max is 15h, BT range is incredibly low - max 10m on open space, very good anc,
Overall I chose bose as I spend whole working day with them and comfort is better but this is totally individual case also 15 h is still ok for one working day even though there is no docking station on bose.
btw. Jabra are used now by my wife and she likes them ;)
For people who are thinking about buying NC 700 because of this video, please don't. Bose NC 700 will not give anything but regret to you, guaranteed. I loved how practical and truthful EBPMAN has been, but NC700 is literally the worst headphone you can buy over $300, for daily usage. Here are the truths : 1) the headphone might get bricked when you update the firmware. 2) The headphone has a multi connect issue, making it impossible to be used on more than one device. 3) it randomly reboots and makes the ear-piercing sound in every 1 to 10 m. 4) ALL PROBLEMS has been there for over a year and NONE OF THE PROBLEMS HAS BEEN FIXED. Do not buy NC700 or any of the Bose products.
Sorry to hear your experience. You should get it replaced. I have had mine from launch. I purchased it. None of the issues you have described have been present in my unit. I am so was on a ✈ twice a week before covid, I have over a million miles in and these rocked. That being said, I have seen the same with Samsung, Jabra and others. Use the warrenty. I have had buggy headphone too.
this a very nicely conducted review. i like it.
Great review as always ! Just got the 700 myself, been facing issues with constant iPhone disconnects when connected along with laptop. Waiting for the Bose dongle to see if that resolves. do you know when they might be out?
It supposed to be this year but every one is behind due to covid
Seems there is a delay of about a second or so for the person on the listening end of the Bose 700 call. This sometimes makes for an awkward call. Not sure if this is due to the computer or the headphones. Can you comment on a comparison of the delay between the two headsets? I'm wondering if the dongle that comes with the Jabra has a better connection.
@EBPMAN - How would you now compare the call quality (esp with noise in background) of the Evolve2 85 vs the Sony XM5's? Esp since the Evolve2's havent had a firmware update in 2 years, and are still full price - $100 more than the XM5s. Thanks
Bose 700 and Sony xm5 are solid and are being updated
Hi, thanks for your review. Have you tried EPOS Adapt 560 and the latest Sony WH-1000XM4? I would like to know the call quality performance of the 2 compares to Jabra Evolve 2 85. Thanks.
I ordered the Sony xm4 should have them next week and I do have the adapt 660 that I am testing. Review next week.
@@ebpman Is your XM4 review up?
Your voice does sound better on the Jabra, it’s extremely natura, the Bose also sound good but more processed sounding. The Bose do a better job in the very noisy environment which if as you say you use a Airport Concourse is a applicable test. Battery is amazing on the Jabra with the recharge, just thinking of all those delays and transfers etc when I used/will travel from Europe to Seattle/SAN Fran/Washington state then I could blow 20 hours. I think if I used the charging case for the Bose though all would be good. Nice review, very interesting.
I found it ironic that it had an Allstate ad on your decibel reading app since I will be using these for my job there. The jabra that is.
I have the bose 700 and jabra evolve2 65 (i just bought the evolve2 65 when i heard about 85!). I prefer Jabra when doing meeting but if you are just like listening to music, i prefer bose 700
I just bought these and own both and prefer these due to the fact they came with a USB Dongle and can use them while charging...
comparison in a noisy environment:
Bose 7:13
Jabra w/ boom 8:09
The Bose definitely smashes the Jabra noise canceling wise
be careful with that comment, Jabra noise canceling doesn't work with the boom arm mic on. You can read it on the Jabra website
@@danielbarrantes6966 my comment was based by what I heard on the video, but the noise canceling should work with the boom mic engaged... Jabra should fix that
Much appreciated. I have only just come across the Jabra as an option. I have the 700 unopened. Have had XM3 a while and love them but no multipoint connectivity which has become something I need to make use of at home. As well as a lot of MS Teams usage. The boo mic appeals to me as it flips away too. You've given me something to think about although availability and cost may have a big say. What's the difference between UC and Teams versions?
I would check there site. I use the same version for teams, zoom, Skype, webex and Google it all works fine
@7:12 Which noise canceling level did you choose sir?
Thanks for your expert comparison! I'm still so torn between these two. Do you find a significant difference in mic quality using the Jabras via Bluetooth vs USB dongle?
No. Mic quality is the same
Included dongle is simply BT. Nothing else.
Bose have the best algorithm to decrease the noise environment, I don’t think so that other company can beat them in call quality . The only Bluetooth headset that doing great the same job are the sennheiser presence 2 grey with speak focus technology .
How do these perform making calls via soft phones connected to a Mac or pc? Via native Bluetooth.
I am surprised by how bad the Jabra2 cancelling all those noise in a noisy environment.
Why/where does it seem bad?
@@artur6112 compare what you hear at 7:07 and what you hear at 8:04. can you spot the difference?
what do you mean with auto-pause? my 700 doesn't stop music when I put them off
Mine either
Great review. I recently purchased a set of 700’s but had to take them back due to constantly disconnecting from my phone. I got another pair and they did the same. So I’ve now bought the 85’s and I’m waiting on them arriving. Bose disconnecting really seems to be an issue that a lot of people are having.
How did you find Jabra Evolve 2 85?
ash agarwal so here’s the thing. I got bored waiting and bought the Sony XM4’s which are AMAZING.
Then my Jabra’s arrived and they are faulty, the left ear keeps making a high pitched wind type noise.
Does you tested the Jabra with the dongle? I think this is very important for homeoffice. Bluetooth has speed limitations and maybe the Jabra call quality can be better.
Yes. I use the dongle for teams, zoom and webex
Nice reviews sir. This one still tends to be picking up that ever so slight background noise during calls with/without the boom mic. Is it just me or did the Bose 700 sound better, for calls? :)
Sir, how tall and wide are their earcups on the inside? Bose 700's are around 65mm right?
Bose 700 not working with windows 10, this is a big issue.
Bose 700 is not at the same level as Jabra Evolve 2 85 in terms of calls through computer, cannot even compare with Jabra Evolve 75. This is a test through phone calls. If you do a test call using Zoom, Skype, Teams and see how your sound is like in conference calls, you immediately realize why Jabra is much more expensive than Bose. If Bose is a top3 entertainment headphone for most people, Jabra Evolve2 85 is champion for both professional conference calls and entertainment
How fragile is the mic for the Jabra. I would be afraid it might break and it would cost a fortune to have it replaced.
I have not had any problems with it. But I have several jabra headsets and poly and not one has broken on my yet
@@ebpman thanks a million for the prompt feedback and confirmation. Wishing you a grand day!
Hi, Thanks for the great video. I wanted to buy Jabra Evolve2 85 but I'm having bit of a hard time choosing between Sony wh-1000xm4 and Jabra Evolve2 85. It would be great to have that comparison or if you can give me some highlights in this comment. Thank you so much. :)
For calls Sony doesn't cut it. They excel in audio and anc. The 85 and 85 h crush them in call quality. The Sony is a bit lighter but not by much too
@@ebpman Great. Thanks for the prompt reply. You think they might update those things in future firmware updates?
@@ebpman Indeed I agree this. Had to return the Sony XM4 since audio quality in Zoom, Meet and so on was so bad.
Please read this before buying bose 700s. They have very poor Bluetooth consistency... you can look up the issue in boses forums or on reddit. Especially ifn you have a samdung phone..it mainly happens when you have 2 devices connected...the headsets shuts off randomly and refuses to connect or pair. I have had several calls where the headset just restarts midway and I had to continue the call on phone speakers. I hate these now..its beyond annoying. Another issue is that my phones wifi disconnects when on a call with these..I didn't have these problems with my surface headphones 2 (which I broke accidentally..and got these instead...worst decison) they sound very good..but they are beyond frustrating...I can't believe I paid so much for these..now I'm going to get the jabras..hope they are better
Urgent Advise needed. Mainly for calls.. Should I buy BOSE 700 or JABRA Evolve 2 85?
Well, according to many review websites the Jabra Evolve 2 85 has a terrible mic problem.
I'm torn between the Evolve2 85h and the elite 85h, what do you recommend? Do you use the Evolve2 85 a lot for calls?
I am testing now. Let me finish my review. Should have a position by Wed. I update the firmware on the 85h this week and just putting it thru my process
@EBPMAN Tech Reviews What do you think is ANC on Jabra is fixable by a firmware? I wondered why ANC on 700 is so better then on Jabra.
Can you please compare the Sony wh1000xm4 and Jabra evolve2 85 in terms of mic quality on skype during calls in different environments? Thank youu
What I can tell you is the Sony wh1000xm4 connected via Bluetooth to a MACBook gave me a lot of problems: sound quality in calls was bad due to sounds cracking here and there. Could not fix it and since I need them for work I had to return them. ANC amazing though. I've just bought the Jabra and since they have a dedicated dongle I dont expect to have the same problem (will arrive soon). Hope this helps.
I can tell now after returning the Sony wh1000xm4 and been using the Jabra evolve 2 85 for almost 2 monthts on my Macbook, I couldnt be happier!!! First of all they come with a Bluetooth dedicated dongle which works perfectly! In this way I avoid the Macbook Bluetooth which is known for NOT performing too well! Saying that you can connect the Jabra to multiple devices but this is nothing you would see with the Sony! The headphones would AUTOMATICALLY switch when you get a call on your phone. You dont need to manually switch. Its very impressing. For work Its the best headphones ever had!!!
@@albertoamendola2853 omg thank you so much ^^ its extremely helpful, I think I will go with the Jabra one ^^
Jabra Evolve 2: So many issues with this headset. Unable to update it with new firmware. Sometimes the headset does not unmute when lowering mic. Quite often the headset is not connecting to the computer and I have to remove the dongle, reconnect it, turn off and on my headset. Many people in my office use this headset. I've heard a lot of different issues both similar to mine, and different that people have. Including the mic not working. DO NOT BUY! (When it works the mic is good, comfort is good and sound is good, but with all the bugs just don't buy it!)
I ordered the unit April 24th, 2020... Waited for 4 months.. NEVER got them.... then they cancelled my order? Terrible support.
So which is better? It's your second review where you don't answer the question. Opinions matter.
At the same time your comparaison is not direct between them. If you present mic test you shouldn't do pauses between them explaining what you will do. Direct samples comparaison. Jabra silent env to bose silent env...
Wow Bose ANC is amazing 😳
Any suggestion for Skype businesses headphones?
The both work well. I also did a review for the epos sennheiser that too is a uc product. In the next week or so, I have the jabra evolve 2 65 review coming as well They are uc as well.
Jabra definitely.
Any news on the Bose 700 UC compatibility coming up? Would it be through a USB plug like the Evolve2 85?
I’m using the jabra 370 link ms (dongle) in combination with my Bose 700 on Windows 10 for teams calls. Works perfect!
@@Arturo_Slam woah really? How did you connect them?
Lucas Bueno with the jabra direct software. Open the software, Set the Bose 700 in pairing mode, and search with the software.
@@Arturo_Slam do you think I can connect my QC35 ii to Jabra 370 link ms dongle ?
What about with wind noise?
Billy Newport I got the Evolve2 85 a three weeks ago and used them in almost storm-like conditions on a cruise ship last week with ANC on. Wind noise was filtered out surprisingly well, I could listen to music on deck without any issues. Didn’t make any calls though. Wind was much more noticable on my old Bose QC25 wih ANC on for what it’s worth.
Just to add if you needed to make a private conversation in an open/public space and needed to whisper, the Jabra would probably do a better job because of the boom mic.
The next review I have by request is with the Microsoft surface 2. I will do a whisper test.
@@ebpman EBPMAN your the man! Looking forward to it 👍
$500 is way overpriced for any headphones that alone for a headphone that noise canceling is still not as nearly as good and comfortable as Bose
Only 8 ?????
Quiet Noise
6:38 7:12 Bose
7:34 8:09 Jabra
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After seeing many of your videos , I am getting a feeling that you are biased towards BOSE ?.
The Sony have the best bass and audio signature and even anc. But the bose have the best call quality. The audio coming second is not bad nor is the anc. Let's say scale 1 to 10. Sony rank 9 AND bose come in at 8. But audio bose is 10 Sony is 7. Hope this helps
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