Choosing between the Jabra Engage 75 SE and the Jabra Evolve2 85? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Engage 75 SE if you want the one that costs less. Pick the Evolve2 85 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Google Meet.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and price.
Side by side
| Engage 75 SE | Evolve2 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $468 | $508 |
| Platforms | BYOD/USB | Teams, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | — | 4 analog + 6 digital MEMS |
| Speakers | — | 40mm, 117dB @1mW-1kHz |
| Talk time | Up to 13 hours | Up to 26hrs (ANC/busylight off) / up to 21hrs (on) |
| Weight | — | 286g |
| Warranty | 2 year limited | 2 years |
| Form factor | Headband; neckband included (Mono) | Over-the-ear headband |
| Range | Up to 150 m / 490 ft | Up to 30m / 100ft |
| Charging time | 30 min for 40%, 90 min for 100% | — |
| Headset weight | Duo 82g / Mono 56g | — |
| Security | DECT Security Step C, FIPS approved algorithms | — |
| Active noise cancellation | — | 4-microphone digital hybrid ANC |
| Connections | Desk phone, USB desk phone, softphone, 2x mobile (Bluetooth); 2 x USB-C, RJ-9 handset, RJ-9 desk phone audio, RJ-45 AUX; Wireless technology: DECT headset, Bluetooth 5.0 in base | USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Specs are Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Evolve2 85 has 4 analog + 6 digital MEMS; the Engage 75 SE doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: Engage 75 SE: 2 year limited. Evolve2 85: 2 years.
- Platforms: the Engage 75 SE lists BYOD/USB; the Evolve2 85 lists Teams, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Engage 75 SE if you want the one that costs less. See the Engage 75 SE
- Choose the Evolve2 85 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Google Meet. See the Evolve2 85
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Still deciding? Read the Engage 75 SE guide and the Evolve2 85 guide, see Engage 75 SE alternatives and Evolve2 85 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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