Choosing between the Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC 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 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC if you want the one that costs $193 less and also supports Zoom. Pick the Jabra Evolve2 85 if you want an over-ear ANC headset, 37h music, 3.5mm option.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and price.
Side by side
| Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC | Jabra Evolve2 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $315 | $508 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | — | 4 analog + 6 digital MEMS |
| Speakers | 40 mm, 20 Hz to 20 kHz | 40mm, 117dB @1mW-1kHz |
| Talk time | — | Up to 26hrs (ANC/busylight off) / up to 21hrs (on) |
| Weight | 0.6 lb | 286g |
| Warranty | 2 years limited | 2 years |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3, BT700 USB-C adapter, USB-C/A adapter | USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Specs are Jabra and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Jabra Evolve2 85 has 4 analog + 6 digital MEMS; the Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC doesn't list microphones.
- Speakers: Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC: 40 mm, 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Jabra Evolve2 85: 40mm, 117dB @1mW-1kHz.
- Warranty: Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC: 2 years limited. Jabra Evolve2 85: 2 years.
- Platforms: the Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Jabra Evolve2 85 lists Teams, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC if you want the one that costs $193 less and also supports Zoom. See the Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
- Choose the Jabra Evolve2 85 if you want an over-ear ANC headset, 37h music, 3.5mm option. See the Jabra Evolve2 85
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC guide and the Jabra Evolve2 85 guide, see Voyager Surround 80 UC alternatives and Evolve2 85 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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