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

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.

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.

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.

Easy to set up, debating buying this alot but don't regret it, battery lasts for a few days with continuous use, sound is clear and anc works well. Gives me the freedom to walk around and not be tried to my chair. Comfy to wear.

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!

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.

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

It's better to purchase wired one instead of Bluetooth capable one. Average sounding product. Don't waste money on such product, lesson learnt

Utilizzo le Jabra Evolve2 65 da anni per lavoro, indossandole diverse ore al giorno, e posso dire che sono semplicemente perfette! La qualità audio è eccellente, sia per le chiamate che per l'ascolto di musica o video. Il microfono con cancellazione del rumore fa un lavoro straordinario, garantendo che la mia voce sia sempre chiara anche in ambienti rumorosi. Inoltre, il comfort è eccezionale: anche dopo ore di utilizzo continuo, non provocano alcun fastidio. L'autonomia della batteria è incredibile e la connessione wireless è stabile e affidabile. La compatibilità con PC e smartphone le rende versatili per ogni esigenza lavorativa. Dopo anni di utilizzo intenso, funzionano ancora come il primo giorno: un prodotto di altissima qualità! Consigliatissime per chi cerca delle cuffie affidabili e performanti per il lavoro quotidiano.