Evolve 80 MS Stereo (USB-A)

I have a similar situation (on the ADHD front). I have a pair of Jabra EVOLVE 80 headphones. They’re over the ear so they help reduce ambient noise around you without ANC turned on by a decent amount. Doesn’t completely block it out though. If it’s really loud, you can turn the ANC on as well. The sound is pretty good for “office headphones”. My gripe with them is they seem to run small, or I have a big head, or both. So the clamping pressure is a bit much for me where I can’t wear them for long periods of time. Smaller heads it might not be an issue. Other than that, pretty decent. Not sure what the price in them is now, or if newer models are out. Just thought I’d throw it out there.

I had a jabra evolve 40 set that I hated because of how it pressed into my ears. Jabra evolve 80 is much more comfortable and has a lot of solid features.

I've had 3 sets of Evolve 80. My first lasted me for years, I loved them. When the mic died I researched and couldn't find any headset that came close. So I bought a second pair. In just under a year the headband snapped. Fortunately it was just under warranty still and Jabra replaced it with a third pair. A week ago, that headband snapped too, already out of warranty. My company purchased me an Evolve2 85 replacement. I thought this was great - I get a newer, improved, headset at no cost to me. They arrived and immediate disappointment. ANC is pretty good - but I need them for video calls in an open plan office. There is NO sidetone to these, unlike the original 80s, you CANNOT hear yourself speak. This is a horrible experience - try sticking your fingers in your ears when talking to someone, that's what it's like. With the 80s, turning on NC and speaking in a call felt like you were the only one in a silent room - it was joy. The 'fix' - enable 'hear through' which allows sound captured by the headset to pass back into the earpiece. No! That defeats the purpose and now I can hear everyone around me. The alternative suggestion - 'speak louder'. Oh yes, that goes down really well in a crowded office where everyone is on calls. And it still sucks. Supposedly this is the price to pay for 'improved ANC'. What? The mic is capturing my voice - can they not attenuate and pass back into the headset? Why can't firmware handle this? If not firmware, why can't the companion Sound app handle it? So now I'm left with a broken Evolve 80 that I'm doing my best to repair using a 3D printer and a brand new Evolve2 85 that is good for music but totally useless for meetings. I would buy a fourth set of Evolve 80 if only I knew that the headband isn't going to break again. I cannot believe Jabra allowed this through quality control and continues to market it. If you're in the market for a headset and want to use it for meetings, take my advice and DO NOT buy the Jabra Evolve2 85.

For anyone who misunderstood me, get your hands on an Evolve 80, turn on NC, and experience what a headset of this price should be. You don't hear what's going on around you and you hear your voice as clear as can be. The Evolve2 85 are a massive disappointment in comparison.

Update. I used my corporate supplied Evolve2 85 for a couple of weeks. Massively frustrating. I'm in an open office with people sitting all around me. When on a call as soon as I speak the ANC is disabled and the sidetone feeds the sound of people around me who are on different calls. I hate that it sounds different as soon as I speak. So I personally bought the Evolve3 85 for $500 with tax. I spent 3 days with them. Verdict - such a disappointment. I feel like the ANC isn't great, certainly not their best ever which I believe they claim. I was on a train home yesterday watching a YouTube video. There was a group of 4 people at the far end of the carriage talking, I was in the centre of the carriage. Watching the YouTube I kept thinking "holy crap those guys are loud, I can hear them even with ANC on and a video playing". Then i took off the headset and found they really weren't that loud at all. The ANC is just not good. If I can be watching a video 15' away from people and still hear them talking what's the point? I tried them on calls at the office. Wasn't impressed. I feel that Jabra has gone the Apple route and put form over function. By removing the boom mic they have brought themselves a problem that they previously didnt have and the headset is suffering for it. Or at least the user is. So I'm strongly considering returning them. I can't justify spending $500 of my own money on a headset that isn't perfect. I'm again looking to repair my broken Evolve 80 which still has far better sound quality on calls. Yes it has a fold down boom mic, but that makes it work better. If I'm on the train using them I fold the boom up. It's really not that hard. And I honestly don't care if people see that I have a headset with a folded away boom. How does anyone think that's a deal breaker? Sorry for the rant but for a headset that lists at $650 retail it needs to wow. And it falls far short. I'll persevere with my hopefully soon repaired Evolve 80 until I find something that can legitimately compete. With ANC on I'm in almost complete silence. On a call I hear only those on the call. When I come off mute it sounds No different to me, I'm just off mute. When I speak I hear myself so clearly that it's like I'm not wearing a headset at all. How are we 3 generations of headset into the Evolve 8n series and the original is still the best?

I've got a Jabra Evolve 80. Not especially cheap but great for music and calls.

Don't get bluetooth, always get wired. People will forget to charge them or be dead chargers plus connectivity issues. I've had the Jabra Evolve wired for nearly 7 years (same pair) and they're way way way better than my airpods pro.

Jabra Evolve are one of the best I tried without braking the bank. Jabra Evolve 2 65 is relatively older, you can get it cheaper on ebay, it has a charging/docking station making it a nice choice IMO..

Airpods are just flat out the way to go, but if you’re completely against it, the Jabra Evolves are good