Jabra Evolve2 65 Headphones Are 30% Off
The Jabra Evolve2 65 headphones , which received an Editors’ Choice and an Outstanding rating from PCMag , are currently priced at $203.31 (down from $301). (Note that this is up from yesterday’s price of 149.99, the lowest price ever on Amazon, according to trackers , so the price may drop again. Also, the price seems to fluctuate a bit depending on location.)
They look like regular on-ear headphones, except for the boom microphone – a MEMS array of three microphones with a frequency response of 100 Hz to 8 kHz (meaning your voice will sound clear and background noise won’t be an issue), making it reliable work headset. If you lift the microphone up, it turns off completely, and when you lower the microphone, it turns on and you can answer calls. On the right earpiece, you’ll find three-button controls for playback, volume, and calls, as well as an LED status light (or busy light) that glows red when you’re on a call.
Its 40mm drivers deliver deep bass and crisp highs (without distortion at maximum volume) from 20Hz to 20kHz. If you like to customize your sound or want more control over your headset, the Jabra Sound+ app lets you adjust equalizer settings, turn off the busy light, or play white noise to eliminate distractions. As for soundproofing, it does a good job, but don’t expect it to completely block out loud street sounds – sirens and horns can still get through. Jabra claims 37 hours of battery life, but actual mileage will depend on your volume preferences and usage.
In terms of connectivity, this headset works with any VoIP service (UC certified) and runs on Bluetooth 5.0, but only supports SBC, so if you were hoping for AAC or AptX codecs, you’re out of luck. However, it makes up for this by pairing multiple devices (it can remember up to eight devices and connect to two at the same time). You also get a USB-A adapter for easy pairing with your computer. Switching between your phone and computer is mostly seamless, with audio on one pausing when a call comes in on the other. However, playback doesn’t always resume automatically, and if both devices have a music app open, the headset’s play button can get confused, sometimes switching between sources instead of stopping the music entirely, as noted in this PCMag review .