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Jabra
Jabra Evolve3 85
Noise Isolation / ANC
7.5/ 10
7.5
0.010.0
A 7.5 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top 10% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 86 of the 240 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
25 hAbove average120 h
11 h100 h
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.
Charging Method
USB-CMost commonUsb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%
Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.326%520%5.218%5.411%
5.3 is the most common — on 26% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others1%
Bluetooth appears on 44% of the 215 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 25 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 180 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 55 h
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth wireless
- Bluetooth Codec
- AAC, LC3
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- USB Charging
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 220 g
- Color Options
- Black, warm grey
- Ear Pad Type
- Breathable fabric
- Foldable
- Yes
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
- Wearing Time Max
- 8 h
Features
- Spatial Audio
- Yes
- Companion App
- Yes
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Yes
- Auto Pause
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Support
- Google Assistant, Alexa
Build
- IP Rating
- None
- Material Chassis Primary
- Recycled aluminum mono-fork and slide arms, recycled stainless steel headband, blend of plastics from recycled and biocircular sources
- Sweat Resistance
- No
- Water Resistance
- No
- Material Ear Cups
- Dual-foam cushions
- Material Headband
- Ultra-soft foam headband covered in color-matched fabric
Microphone
- Count
- 6
- Microphone
- Yes
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Yes
- Noise Reduction Type
- Active noise cancellation
- Type
- 6-mic array
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Ambient Mode
- Yes
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 32 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Impedance
- 35 Ω
- Max Spl
- 118 dB SPL
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Adaptive_hybrid
- Sensitivity
- 108.5 dB/mW
Identity
- Model Number
- Jabra Evolve3 85
Release
- Date
- 2026-03-01
- Msrp Usd
- 649 USD
- Year
- 2026
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Noise cancelling8.5
Isolation7.5
Battery life9.9
Comfort & fit9.0
Connectivity7.5
Design8.0
The verdict
The Jabra Evolve3 85 is the best headset for people who live on calls, and at $486, it's priced close enough to consumer flagships that the trade-offs are worth having a conversation about.
✓What we like
✓Mic quality
✓Comfort
✓Exceptional battery life
✓Slim, portable design
✓Wireless charging
✓Replaceable battery
✕What could be better
✕Bass-heavy tuning with weak ear gain
✕ANC is just okay
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Jabra Evolve3 85SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
Frequency response — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 2.1 |
| 25 | 3.1 |
| 32 | 3.0 |
| 40 | 2.3 |
| 50 | 2.0 |
| 63 | 2.0 |
| 80 | 2.3 |
| 100 | 2.7 |
| 125 | -0.4 |
| 160 | -5.6 |
| 200 | -5.9 |
| 250 | -4.9 |
| 315 | -5.0 |
| 400 | -6.5 |
| 500 | -6.0 |
| 630 | -4.4 |
| 800 | -1.6 |
| 1000 | -0.1 |
| 1250 | -0.5 |
| 1600 | -1.8 |
| 2000 | -3.9 |
| 2500 | 1.4 |
| 3150 | 5.3 |
| 4000 | 6.7 |
| 5000 | 4.4 |
| 6300 | 5.4 |
| 8000 | 6.5 |
| 10000 | 4.9 |
| 12500 | -6.0 |
| 16000 | -6.6 |
| 20000 | -13.0 |
Jabra Evolve3 85
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Passive isolation — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.6 |
| 26 | 0.4 |
| 33 | 1.0 |
| 41 | 1.6 |
| 52 | 1.0 |
| 65 | 2.2 |
| 82 | 0.1 |
| 103 | -2.2 |
| 130 | -2.2 |
| 163 | 2.4 |
| 205 | 2.8 |
| 259 | 5.7 |
| 325 | 5.7 |
| 410 | 6.6 |
| 516 | 7.1 |
| 613 | 7.7 |
| 772 | 10.6 |
| 972 | 14.7 |
| 1220 | 17.3 |
| 1540 | 16.1 |
| 1940 | 26.3 |
| 2440 | 36.1 |
| 3070 | 30.1 |
| 3870 | 33.3 |
| 4870 | 40.7 |
| 6130 | 44.0 |
| 7720 | 43.3 |
| 9720 | 48.3 |
| 12200 | 34.2 |
| 15400 | 42.7 |
| 19400 | 41.6 |
Jabra Evolve3 85
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Noise cancelling — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -2.3 |
| 26 | 0.4 |
| 33 | 3.3 |
| 41 | 5.4 |
| 52 | 9.5 |
| 65 | 10.6 |
| 82 | 16.0 |
| 103 | 18.4 |
| 130 | 18.1 |
| 163 | 20.4 |
| 205 | 14.4 |
| 259 | 11.6 |
| 325 | 8.9 |
| 410 | 9.3 |
| 516 | 9.7 |
| 613 | 12.7 |
| 772 | 14.1 |
| 972 | 13.4 |
| 1220 | 17.1 |
| 1540 | 20.1 |
| 1940 | 29.7 |
| 2440 | 32.0 |
| 3070 | 30.1 |
| 3870 | 32.9 |
| 4870 | 39.4 |
| 6130 | 43.4 |
| 7720 | 43.4 |
| 9720 | 48.5 |
| 12200 | 34.3 |
| 15400 | 43.0 |
| 19400 | 41.8 |
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Tom TriggsContributor
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