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Evolve3 85

Jabra Evolve3 85

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Sentiment score31% positive
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Last updated: Jul 2, 2026

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Reddit IconAAAHeadsets
2 months ago

Yeah it will work fine, though Jabra recommends using the included Link 390 USB Dongle for best compatibility. Depending how loud the background noise is, the Evolve2 might be a better choice than the Evolve3.

2 months ago

The USB dongle is included, so you don't need to order it. If the kids are not near you in the room the Evolve3 will be fine.

Reddit IconAdditional_Degree573
2 months ago

I just got a pair last week and I wouldn’t say in my case the ANC does nothing, but it sure isn’t great.   I can tell it does make some difference but I’m surprised at the amount of background or wind noise it still lets in.   Which is a bummer because I really love everything else about them.   It’s nowhere near as good as my air pods pro 3.   

Reddit Iconaleks_geoawesomeness
3 months ago

I confirm. I exchanged my Evolve2 85 for Evolve3 85 and while I love mic quality, comfort and smaller width of the headphones, the ANC is simply not working at all. With or without sidetones. I’ve made a simple test with music and vacuum cleaner. There is no difference hearing outside noises with headphones turned on and off. It means that there is only passive, physical noise cancelling with over the ear headphones but NO Active Noise Cancelling. I’ve updated the firmware today to 1.1.10 and there is no change.

Reddit Iconb3rthold
3 months ago

I had to turn off sidetone for acceptable ANC. It is running regardless of whether you're in a call or not. You can hear the electronic hiss of the microphones. When you turn it off it's instantly noticeable, and this is with no active call. With it on, behavior is practically the same as hear-through even with ANC on.

Reddit IconBrianKronberg
4 months ago

I’ve been using the Evolve2 85 since it came out. Love it. I hate that the new Evolve3 85 does not have a boom microphone. I have not found any modern over the ear headset that supports 5.4 Bluetooth features and works as wonderfully with Microsoft Teams as the Evolve2 85.

Reddit IconFickle_Carpet9279
4 months ago

Oh I wasn't even aware there was a new Evolve3 series - will take a look - thanks for the heads up.

4 months ago

Yeah I hear you. I love my Bose NC 700's so much (for Teams calls in noisy offices & listening to music on the commute) I bought a spare pair but I do miss not having a boom mic. Been looking at the new Evolve3 85 this morning after you mentioned the new models. Looks like it could well be a decent alternative but without a boom mic would it really be that much better overall than the 700's? Especially at that price point its difficult to justify while my NC 700's are still working. But yes - if you don't own the NC 700's the Evolve3 85's looks like the first proper over ear-mainstream-ANC-with-sidetone option for Teams calls in a noisy office - which is a good thing.

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