What a great comparison. The mic on the Jabra sounds better than the one in the Poly. The Jabra feels richer, fuller, with more bass, the Poly isn't terrible but sounds more metallic. I agree with a previous comment that it is important to compare when the same person is speaking as the pitch of the voice can be very different between the two. Another big plus from me for the Jabra is that the Poly is using the very old micro-USB, one of the worst connectors made in history. I have a Poly Focus UC that has this connector and you always have to be looking closely in witch way you have to plug the loading cable, USB-C is a dream to use on the contrary. You two make a great team on video, keep the good work on!
This is a integral and professional review! Thank you Headset Advisor! Would love to have the same person speak into mic of both headsets when doing the script reading test from 6m50s onwards. Keep up the good work! Subscribing to your channel was a given for me
Thanks for the great review. In Canada, the Jabra is much more expensive than the Poly focus 2 (480$ CA) vs (275$ CA) For this reason, i will go for the Poly focus 2
I had to return the Evolve2 45 as I felt uncomfortable wearing it more than 30 minutes top, too much pressure around the ears due to me wearing prescription glasses. Would the Evolve2 75 or the Poly have the same issue for spectacles users?
It's a hard question to fully answer because we have many customers who use both headsets with glasses and say they're comfortable. Others that do wear glasses say the opposite, but I'd say more customers then not find eithe the Evolve2 75 of Focus 2 UC to be comfortable with glasses. Another model to consider that could be more comfortable for you which doesn't rest on or in your ears is here th-cam.com/video/LRmTMpZVoVc/w-d-xo.html
I'm glad you highlighted the links in the description. I was thinking at the beginning that you should have affiliate links and forgot about it until you mentioned it at the end. I thought from the previous video that the voyager 2 was going to be the clear winner and that the poor quality would no longer be an issue. After watching, it seems like the evolve2 75 improved their mic and the voyager 2 now sounds more processed. Not as bad or robotic as the previous evolve review I watched, but still a bit too tinny sounding. The only things that still win for me on the voyager 2 are the listening time, range, and weight/comfort. Hopefully the range is good enough for what I need on the jabra and I think it will still last plenty long enough to not be a concern. I also like that you mentioned the jabra is still comfortable and honestly, I think it's still going to be better than the steel series gaming headset I'm currently using for work. Thanks for taking the time to make this review and I'll definitely be ordering through your link to show my support.
So i have had 2 pairs of the jabra evolve2 75, reason I've had 2 was because the boom mic broke on both from daily use with in 2-3 months of use. I purchased the poly to give them a shot, will never buy jabra again
Thanks for the comparison. What about long term? I have a evolve 75 and after a year I have repaired the mic twice! Raising and lowering the microphone wears down the cable and breaks it. It is a situation that many complained about in that model. What about this new one?
Love the nostalgia of ‘Back to the Future’! Very difficult to pick a winner. It seems like the ANC is better with Jabra? The Jabra looks sharper, but that’s a preference - great also that you give a definitive opinion on elements of both Great work!
I bought Jabra Evolve2 75 in March 2022. Believe me, the mic fails to work after a few months. The first claim was in May, and the 2nd claim was in Oct, each of which Jabra gave me a new replacement. I'm thinking about selling it or keep using and probably need to claim it again if the mic fails again.
@@jirap8872 There was an update in November 2022 which improved the microphone audio performance. I don't know if it helps since I just bought mine this month.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Following up a few months on to say that it's not a firmware issue, but a full on hardware failure. Mine went out and as it was out of warranty, so I took it apart, reset the ribbon cable, only for it to fail again completely a few days later.
@@HeadsetAdvisor the problem is the same today. It's not a SW issue but a HW issue. It's just built wrong and the cables inside can't cope. I have had THREE Evolve2 75 through my work and all had failin mics after 1-2 months. Also, when the mic worked it's clipping my voice, maybe it's just my voice but it does. And even worse when sitting with a wall to my left, because the ANC mic is also baldy designer so it makes the voice clipping even worse. I have seen thousands of posts in different forums about people having the same issues about the mic failing/being randomly working. Waiting for a Poly Focus V2 now from my employer.
Guys, great review.However, your background music is way to loud and distracts what you guys say in the video. Advice: Keep background music lower closer to -30db in the next videos.
I've had the Bose NC700 and the Sony XM4's but for phone calls I have not found anything that rivals the Jabra Evolve 75. It is old school looking though (not in a good way) so I have been waiting for the upgrade. I didn't like the reviews of the Evolve2 85 and I'm glad I waited. I have ordered the JE2-75. The JE-75 was a bit glitchy in the connections so hopefully the upgrade has that fixed. I really appreciate this channel.
You're spot on. We're looking forward to hear your thoughts of the new Evolve2 75 headsetadvisor.com/products/jabra-evolve2-75-wireless-headset-with-anc
I bought Evolve2 75 again, tests with Focus 2 and still think mic NC is better in Focus :-) But after dongle and headphones firmware upgrade it's better than earlier so I leave them this time :-) What is sure - quality voice of Evolve is more natural and softer. This is good ;)
Bias Alert: I just purchased the Poly Focus 2 I watched the "Mic Test" section quite a few times to come to my conclusion. My biggest need is to have a headset that blocks out noise through the mic and from my perspective the Focus 2 wins. The ANC is important too and it makes sense that the Jabra would win due to more material at the ear. Also I agree that the Jabra mic voice quality seemed better to me. So I understand the conclusion of the participants... but to me, that's not as important as what the mic itself can cancel. I've been in over-the-phone sales for about 20 year and from my perspective its the noise the person talking to me hears that can win and/or lose a sale. It's a little embarrassing to me when the person I'm talking to says something like... Quote "it sounds like your in a big call center" or they over hear another sales person through my mic in the background offering a discount or applying more sales pressure to the person on their call. Minimizing what is heard through my mic helps me stay in control of my sales conversations. The caller won't notice a difference in how your voice sounds vs a different type of mic... rather your going to sound great to the caller and especially since you're using an awesome Focus 2. In addition, the caller is not influenced by ANC cancellation. ANC cancellation only benefits the headset user. In conclusion, the ideal headset for me would be the Poly Focus 2 noise cancelling mic combined with speakers that would totally cup the ear. I also have the Plantronics SHR2083-01 that cups the ear but wish it would have the Focus 2 noise cancelling capabilities and side tone. Note to this channel: I think that side tone can help with how you sound over the phone too. A video addressing side tone on various headsets would be good too. The ANC can make some users talk awkwardly loud and hold some word or letter sounds longer than normal.
Hey Ryan, thanks for sharing your in depth feedback! Have you tried the tilde pro? Sounds like it meets all your needs th-cam.com/video/WKT_F75TtCc/w-d-xo.html
I totally agree. Poly Focus 2 is the better option here since mic call quality is the most crucial in all criteria. I am not sure why others keep on saying Jabra has better mic when it sounds a bit muffled and under the water. Whereas the Voyager Focus 2 sounds a bit natural.
I just purchased Jabra evolve2 75 MS version and expecting to get my headset next week. In my office, we use only Cisco WebEx for calls and meetings. Will my Jabra MS version work with Cisco WebEx calls and meetings? No other call platform is used in my office. Also I have installed Jabra direct software in my office computer. Please let me know if my headset will work or not
Hi how come you guys get the background sound to block out for the other person on the next end of the call without hearing? Because I have 1 and my caller can hear my background noise
Great review! Would also be interesting to see a comparison between Jabra Evolve2 and an Aviation Headset like Bose A20, interesting to see if the excellent noise cancelling in Aviation headsets would work well with video conferencing as well.
Hello! I have a question. When the ANC LEVEL of Poly Focus 2 is at its highest level. Can the user is able to hear his/her voice? This feature i.e. A user can hear his voice so that he don't have to scream on calls in order to hear his voice. I hope you understand the question. Waiting for your reply. Regards.
Hi Fuaad, yes this headset has the sidetone feature so the user can hear their own voice. It can be adjusted within Plantronics Hub between low, medium and high as well.
Hey guys...love what you're doing here! Looking for a new headset for professional use and travel... i AM the quintessential road warrior... like 210 Hilton stays in 2021 kind of life style. While i absolutely appreciate you rolling your baby bro into the reviews i feel that i should inform you that your bro has a voice range that leans to the mids and highs while your voice leans mids and low range. I mention this because during the readings there are several moments that result in what i can only describe as microphone clipping on the Voyager. This leads me to wonder whether or not the jabra would do the same simply due to the more dominant higher frequencies in your brother's voice. Future rec: do the exact same format but both read through EACH headset thus giving the viewers a sample of both of your voice profiles in each device test :) THANK YOU BOTH for doing this kind of thing. The further into this meta we get, the more valuable your work will become! 👍
Hi Rik, thanks for watching and that's great advice. This was an experimental video and that's a great point in the difference of voices, so we will see what we can come up with if we do this format again on any other headset comparisons 😁 appreciate your feedback to help us improve.
I have a Poly focus2 and the one thing I love is that it’s pauses playback to any video or podcast I’m listening to when I receive a call. Does the Jabra do the same?
Just recently purchased the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC, good headset it's around 20,000PHP (Philippine peso) with the Charging dock. i mainly use it for outbound calls and zoom meetings ANC is by far the best and mic quality is top notch. Overall its a good purchase. haven't tried out jabra's though.
Can you tell us something about sidetone quality/loudness? Has it improved / has a wider volume range on the Jabra evolve2 75 vs the evolve 75 and vs the poly ? Thx P.S.: Could you maybe do a special episode sometime especially on the sidetone feature in general? I don't understand why this feature is so "underdeveloped" (on the few headsets offering that feature). From early radio moderators on hearing your own voice "amplified" and precise also increases your clarity of speaking due to the immediate feedback and your brain adapting to that. ANC makes this feature even more important, as you hear your own voice very muted and without details unless you monitor it through the headphones. Wireless headsets make latency free monitoring via the computer impossible, so the only way to do it is inside the headset itself. But all sidetone levels offered on different headsets limit this feature to extremely low volumes - every radio host or podcaster would mix the sidetone much higher into his headphone. Maybe the argument is that wireless headphones use much lower quality microphones than used in the setups described above, but even then hearing your voice as it is transmitted to your listeners helps your brain adapt to that "voice" and speak clearly in that voice. Everyone who has experimented with voice transformers knows this effect of hearing your own alternated voice in real time creates a feedback to the way you speak... Again, I would love an episode on that topic.
Hi Oliver, within the app you're able to choose 5 levels of the mic sidetone and when we had it on, it was a noticeable difference from 1 to 5. It's hard to tell you for certain if that would work for you or be an imvprovement but it did the job great from our testing. Also, that's a very good video idea about sidetone we will look into creating!
What is your view on Jabra Evolve2 65(169 Euro deal) VS. Poly Voyager Focus 2(197 Euro deal).? Which is the better deal? Focus for me is Microphone & Background noise cancellation on calls.
The Jabra definitely sounds better with the mic test. The Poly sounded a little "staticky" when talking with the mic test. I would personally prefer people to hear me with the Jabra than the Poly.
I have both the Poly Voyager and the Jabra 75. I can’t get the Jabra to switch back to the music on my phone after a meeting on my computer. I have to reboot the Jabra every time. What am I doing wrong
Yo that thumbnail was SERIOUS! This is the ultimate vs in my opinion. Still gotta go with the Evolve2 75 because I’m sure the ANC is much better alone.
Does anybody know if either of these has a prompt that keeps telling you when you are muted? I have the opencomms and it will repeat muted over and over, not a big fan of that
@@HeadsetAdvisor Ive been using them for about a week now as a WFH and I have some thoughts. Feel free to use my two cents. I used the headset for Avaya One X Agent and overall it's a decent headset and feels very comfortable. The headset has an amazing noise cancelling mic as expected. I've also used the headset without Poly Lens and it works out of the box without the software. My biggest worry was that it would continually promt that the mic is muted. This doesn't do that which is nice and makes this a keeper for me. Also my work allowed me to install poly lens as most of it use the Voyager series and they have it as an approved app. Great news! My biggest issues: the mic mute isn't a physical mute but software controlled. Sort of a deal breaker, so when on a call I can mute but once the call ends it unmutes so the next call will start unmuted. I've countered this by pulling the headset up, which should mute it but it doesn't as it's software controlled and since there is no call, it will just beep but not mute. Thankfully because of how strong the noise cancelling is, it does make it where nobody can hear me. It's hard to explain but this workaround sort of works. And as a glasses wearer, when flipping the headset down, it smacks my glasses every other time :(. Another thing is the latency. I have it setup to ring to let me know when a call comes in, sometimes it rings other times it doesn't. Doesn't bother me because Avaya will jump to the front of the desktop once a call comes through but it is something that I've experienced while using it. Overall it's perfect for my use, but I do wish more companies would make headsets with physical mute and not controlled by software. The new Audio Technica M50xSTS is now on my radar however. That looks like it could be a game changer! Maybe you guys can consider looking into it!
Thanks for watching. We don't alter the audio at all. We make sure the headsets are fully updated, plug them in, hit record and let you decide on the sound quality to make the best choice.
i think the jabra mic sounds way too low and like you are sitting inside a tin can or something. And that the poly is very clear and nice to listen to.
How both headsets perform under windy condition? Sometimes I have to sit outside and using a fan to cool me down during the meeting. The Poly Voyager 5200 really block all the wind noise while evolve2 65 cannot block any wind noise. Can you test with these two and share the results?
No headset we've tested will 100% block out the wind noise but the 5200 will do better in that case. That being said, there's still limitations and if it's extremely windy for a fan is blowing direct on the mic, it will most likely be picked up but should be reduced.
I’m so conflicted!!. I wonder if this Jabra has the same issue with the evolve 2 85 that disconnects every 2 mins. Nevertheless, I’m buying it when it comes in beige. I cannot stand black.
Hi Elizabeth, you shouldn't experience any connectivity issue and if you do contact us so we can help get it resovled. You can preorder the Evolve2 75 in beige here headsetadvisor.com/products/jabra-evolve2-75-wireless-headset-with-anc-beige-pre-order
We never want to be biased and sometimes choosing a winner is hard. Especially in the case where they’re so similar but in this case all things considered we do think the Evolve2 75 was best all things considered.
I have used both headsets, if you work requires headsets to make calls or meetings, make sure to use the cable that connects to your laptop because if not you will get a delay each time someone answer the call 1-2 seconds, the jabra is quite heavy the poly is light and durable.
Thanks for sharing! If the slight delay isn't ideal, you could try connecting the headset to your computer via Bluetooth instead of the USB Dongle to see if you don't have this delay.
Great job guys. Could you please suggest me a headset for the following situation? Small office. 600 Square feet. Team members sitting next to each other all talking simultaneously on Google Meet/ Calls. Using Neep as AI noise cancellation. Range is not a problem. Would really appreciate it. TIA.
Thank you! The Orosound Tilde Evo would be your best bet headsetadvisor.com/products/orosound-tilde-evo-premium-bluetooth-wireless-headset?variant=45014540615895
The voyager focus2 are really confortable but the microphones are not good, I tried them for a week. I returned them and now I’m waiting for the Jabra Evolve2 75 Let see how they perform
Hi Noe. The Jabra Evolve2 75 should work fine on that because it's a computer based Softphone. You may not get remote call answering, but you should be able to use this headset with the Zoiper5 Softphone.
Hmmm..... Drew has much lower and sharper voice, so maybe Voyager seems to be so bad... But it's true - Jabra has better mics, even in previous version of 75.
Jabra Evolve 2 75 has the Crappiest microphone I have ever used in a headset, bought it from Jabra directly but returning it. Boom Mic seems to be the worst for the price and voice keeps on breaking or doesnt pick up at all
Poly Voyager Focus 2 have MAJOR issue with Windows, they are using MONO audio once you are using the mic(this comes from limitation of the Windows HD audio bluetooth driver, and the fact that they went for Bluetooth dongle instead of 2.4ghz as it should be in any modern headphones)
This is unfortunately how it works for all headsets we've tested. Unless you get your own pair of headphones plus a microphone like the Modmic, which will give you stereo sound in both the headphones and mic. Reference the Modmic video here th-cam.com/video/Tut1KDa_S3M/w-d-xo.html
@@leslieamangala4431 if you’re within the US or Canada you can order directly on our website with coupon code TH-cam for a further discount. I can’t speak for anyone else or how else to get the headset cheaper.
I Cant tell if I’m binge watching these videos because I give a damn about headsets this much or if it’s cause subconsciously I just enjoy looking at you two 😍🤔😏😂
I just bought jabra following this video and it's not really worth it... It's uncomfortable compared to barracuda x (3 times cheaper) the microphone quality is lousy. I am a teacher and my students complained to me because the sound is very low (In the system properties I raised it to the maximum) and my mac microphone sounds much better. It's uncomfortable because if you spend many hours using it, your head can hurt. Maybe the sound cancellation is the only thing I could say is the best, but don't spend your money on this crap, it's not worth it...
@@HeadsetAdvisor still deciding... I fell back to sharing galaxy buds Pro with the computer, but I need something I can use all day without worrying about battery life. Still undecided between evolve2 75 or 85. I need something comfortable for all day use that will isolate me from my colleague speaking next to me. Most microphones pick his voice right up since we are just two people sharing an office.
Evolve 2 75 are badly built. Mic stops working totally or randomly after 1-3 months. It's not a SW issue but a HW issue. It's just built wrong and the cables inside the mic can't cope. I have had THREE Evolve2 75 through my work and all had failing mics after 1-2 months. Also, when the mic worked it's clipping my voice, maybe it's just my voice but it does. And even worse when sitting with a wall to my left, because the ANC mic is also baldy designer so it makes the voice clipping even worse. I have seen thousands of posts in different forums about people having the same issues about the mic failing/being randomly working. Waiting for a Poly Focus V2 now from my employer.
sounds like different Bluetooth profiles are used in both tests at 06:54 Poly uses HFP 1.6 and Jabra HFP 1.7 The last one gives a huge benefit in microphone's sound band
What a great comparison. The mic on the Jabra sounds better than the one in the Poly. The Jabra feels richer, fuller, with more bass, the Poly isn't terrible but sounds more metallic. I agree with a previous comment that it is important to compare when the same person is speaking as the pitch of the voice can be very different between the two.
Another big plus from me for the Jabra is that the Poly is using the very old micro-USB, one of the worst connectors made in history. I have a Poly Focus UC that has this connector and you always have to be looking closely in witch way you have to plug the loading cable, USB-C is a dream to use on the contrary.
You two make a great team on video, keep the good work on!
Man the level of production of you guys is amazing. A lot of hard work.
Much appreciated!
This is a integral and professional review! Thank you Headset Advisor! Would love to have the same person speak into mic of both headsets when doing the script reading test from 6m50s onwards. Keep up the good work! Subscribing to your channel was a given for me
Thank you for the feedback to help us improve and appreciate you subscribing!
Excellent comparison- the blender audio cancellation test was great
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the great review. In Canada, the Jabra is much more expensive than the Poly focus 2 (480$ CA) vs (275$ CA) For this reason, i will go for the Poly focus 2
Thanks for sharing 🙏
I had to return the Evolve2 45 as I felt uncomfortable wearing it more than 30 minutes top, too much pressure around the ears due to me wearing prescription glasses. Would the Evolve2 75 or the Poly have the same issue for spectacles users?
It's a hard question to fully answer because we have many customers who use both headsets with glasses and say they're comfortable. Others that do wear glasses say the opposite, but I'd say more customers then not find eithe the Evolve2 75 of Focus 2 UC to be comfortable with glasses.
Another model to consider that could be more comfortable for you which doesn't rest on or in your ears is here th-cam.com/video/LRmTMpZVoVc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much gentlemen! I haven’t been able to make my mind for ages but your mic tests let me order straight away! Well done and thanks !
Thanks for watching and glad we could help :)
I'm glad you highlighted the links in the description. I was thinking at the beginning that you should have affiliate links and forgot about it until you mentioned it at the end. I thought from the previous video that the voyager 2 was going to be the clear winner and that the poor quality would no longer be an issue. After watching, it seems like the evolve2 75 improved their mic and the voyager 2 now sounds more processed. Not as bad or robotic as the previous evolve review I watched, but still a bit too tinny sounding. The only things that still win for me on the voyager 2 are the listening time, range, and weight/comfort. Hopefully the range is good enough for what I need on the jabra and I think it will still last plenty long enough to not be a concern. I also like that you mentioned the jabra is still comfortable and honestly, I think it's still going to be better than the steel series gaming headset I'm currently using for work. Thanks for taking the time to make this review and I'll definitely be ordering through your link to show my support.
Hi Nick, thank you for the feedback and we appreciate your support 😁
So i have had 2 pairs of the jabra evolve2 75, reason I've had 2 was because the boom mic broke on both from daily use with in 2-3 months of use. I purchased the poly to give them a shot, will never buy jabra again
Thanks for the comparison. What about long term? I have a evolve 75 and after a year I have repaired the mic twice! Raising and lowering the microphone wears down the cable and breaks it. It is a situation that many complained about in that model. What about this new one?
Hi Sebastian, this new model uses an entirely difference design for the microphone so you shouldn't run into that same issue.
Jabra evolve microphone sounds serious. good job guys
Thanks for watching!
Love the nostalgia of ‘Back to the Future’! Very difficult to pick a winner. It seems like the ANC is better with Jabra? The Jabra looks sharper, but that’s a preference - great also that you give a definitive opinion on elements of both
Great work!
Thanks for the feedback, Paul 😁
the evolve 2 75 is a bit better overall. but Jabras are usually more expensive even after discounts . so ill go with the focus 2
Thanks for sharing!
I just ordered mine based on the very same reason. Hope you're still enjoying yours. Thank you.
I bought Jabra Evolve2 75 in March 2022. Believe me, the mic fails to work after a few months. The first claim was in May, and the 2nd claim was in Oct, each of which Jabra gave me a new replacement. I'm thinking about selling it or keep using and probably need to claim it again if the mic fails again.
Jabra has acknowledged there’s a mic issue they’re actively trying to fix and will be resolved with a firmware update. Hoping soon 🤞
@@HeadsetAdvisor Hi, Is it resolved currently? tq.
@@jirap8872 There was an update in November 2022 which improved the microphone audio performance. I don't know if it helps since I just bought mine this month.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Following up a few months on to say that it's not a firmware issue, but a full on hardware failure.
Mine went out and as it was out of warranty, so I took it apart, reset the ribbon cable, only for it to fail again completely a few days later.
@@HeadsetAdvisor the problem is the same today. It's not a SW issue but a HW issue. It's just built wrong and the cables inside can't cope. I have had THREE Evolve2 75 through my work and all had failin mics after 1-2 months. Also, when the mic worked it's clipping my voice, maybe it's just my voice but it does. And even worse when sitting with a wall to my left, because the ANC mic is also baldy designer so it makes the voice clipping even worse. I have seen thousands of posts in different forums about people having the same issues about the mic failing/being randomly working. Waiting for a Poly Focus V2 now from my employer.
Guys, great review.However, your background music is way to loud and distracts what you guys say in the video. Advice: Keep background music lower closer to -30db in the next videos.
Thanks for sharing, we agree and it's being fixed for future videos! Learning on the job and appreciate you sharing so we can improve 😁
I've had the Bose NC700 and the Sony XM4's but for phone calls I have not found anything that rivals the Jabra Evolve 75. It is old school looking though (not in a good way) so I have been waiting for the upgrade. I didn't like the reviews of the Evolve2 85 and I'm glad I waited. I have ordered the JE2-75. The JE-75 was a bit glitchy in the connections so hopefully the upgrade has that fixed. I really appreciate this channel.
You're spot on. We're looking forward to hear your thoughts of the new Evolve2 75 headsetadvisor.com/products/jabra-evolve2-75-wireless-headset-with-anc
I bought Evolve2 75 again, tests with Focus 2 and still think mic NC is better in Focus :-) But after dongle and headphones firmware upgrade it's better than earlier so I leave them this time :-)
What is sure - quality voice of Evolve is more natural and softer. This is good ;)
Thanks as always for sharing, Maikeru :D
Bias Alert: I just purchased the Poly Focus 2
I watched the "Mic Test" section quite a few times to come to my conclusion.
My biggest need is to have a headset that blocks out noise through the mic and from my perspective the Focus 2 wins.
The ANC is important too and it makes sense that the Jabra would win due to more material at the ear. Also I agree that the Jabra mic voice quality seemed better to me. So I understand the conclusion of the participants... but to me, that's not as important as what the mic itself can cancel.
I've been in over-the-phone sales for about 20 year and from my perspective its the noise the person talking to me hears that can win and/or lose a sale. It's a little embarrassing to me when the person I'm talking to says something like... Quote "it sounds like your in a big call center" or they over hear another sales person through my mic in the background offering a discount or applying more sales pressure to the person on their call. Minimizing what is heard through my mic helps me stay in control of my sales conversations.
The caller won't notice a difference in how your voice sounds vs a different type of mic... rather your going to sound great to the caller and especially since you're using an awesome Focus 2. In addition, the caller is not influenced by ANC cancellation. ANC cancellation only benefits the headset user.
In conclusion, the ideal headset for me would be the Poly Focus 2 noise cancelling mic combined with speakers that would totally cup the ear. I also have the Plantronics SHR2083-01 that cups the ear but wish it would have the Focus 2 noise cancelling capabilities and side tone.
Note to this channel: I think that side tone can help with how you sound over the phone too. A video addressing side tone on various headsets would be good too. The ANC can make some users talk awkwardly loud and hold some word or letter sounds longer than normal.
Hey Ryan, thanks for sharing your in depth feedback! Have you tried the tilde pro? Sounds like it meets all your needs th-cam.com/video/WKT_F75TtCc/w-d-xo.html
I totally agree. Poly Focus 2 is the better option here since mic call quality is the most crucial in all criteria. I am not sure why others keep on saying Jabra has better mic when it sounds a bit muffled and under the water. Whereas the Voyager Focus 2 sounds a bit natural.
I just purchased Jabra evolve2 75 MS version and expecting to get my headset next week. In my office, we use only Cisco WebEx for calls and meetings. Will my Jabra MS version work with Cisco WebEx calls and meetings? No other call platform is used in my office. Also I have installed Jabra direct software in my office computer. Please let me know if my headset will work or not
Hi how come you guys get the background sound to block out for the other person on the next end of the call without hearing? Because I have 1 and my caller can hear my background noise
How do you mean? The microphone in both headsets always has the noise reduction on.
Great review! Would also be interesting to see a comparison between Jabra Evolve2 and an Aviation Headset like Bose A20, interesting to see if the excellent noise cancelling in Aviation headsets would work well with video conferencing as well.
Hi Marcus, great video idea!
Hello! I have a question. When the ANC LEVEL of Poly Focus 2 is at its highest level. Can the user is able to hear his/her voice? This feature i.e. A user can hear his voice so that he don't have to scream on calls in order to hear his voice. I hope you understand the question. Waiting for your reply. Regards.
Hi Fuaad, yes this headset has the sidetone feature so the user can hear their own voice. It can be adjusted within Plantronics Hub between low, medium and high as well.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Thank you so much. That piece of information is very helpful. 💜❤💜❤
Great job guys. As always great content.
Thank you!
Hey guys...love what you're doing here! Looking for a new headset for professional use and travel... i AM the quintessential road warrior... like 210 Hilton stays in 2021 kind of life style. While i absolutely appreciate you rolling your baby bro into the reviews i feel that i should inform you that your bro has a voice range that leans to the mids and highs while your voice leans mids and low range. I mention this because during the readings there are several moments that result in what i can only describe as microphone clipping on the Voyager. This leads me to wonder whether or not the jabra would do the same simply due to the more dominant higher frequencies in your brother's voice. Future rec: do the exact same format but both read through EACH headset thus giving the viewers a sample of both of your voice profiles in each device test :) THANK YOU BOTH for doing this kind of thing. The further into this meta we get, the more valuable your work will become! 👍
Hi Rik, thanks for watching and that's great advice. This was an experimental video and that's a great point in the difference of voices, so we will see what we can come up with if we do this format again on any other headset comparisons 😁 appreciate your feedback to help us improve.
Hi, Maybe this can help you: Poly th-cam.com/video/NX-bEkgwatw/w-d-xo.html , Jabra th-cam.com/video/_2hTL7bU-sE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your great reviews. I bought a Evolve2 75!
Great Cris. I doubt you'll be displeased with your choice. The Evove2 line is very nice, and the 75 has some awesome features.
I have a Poly focus2 and the one thing I love is that it’s pauses playback to any video or podcast I’m listening to when I receive a call. Does the Jabra do the same?
Yes
Just recently purchased the Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC, good headset it's around 20,000PHP (Philippine peso) with the Charging dock. i mainly use it for outbound calls and zoom meetings ANC is by far the best and mic quality is top notch. Overall its a good purchase. haven't tried out jabra's though.
Thanks for sharing!
Can you tell us something about sidetone quality/loudness? Has it improved / has a wider volume range on the Jabra evolve2 75 vs the evolve 75 and vs the poly ? Thx
P.S.: Could you maybe do a special episode sometime especially on the sidetone feature in general? I don't understand why this feature is so "underdeveloped" (on the few headsets offering that feature). From early radio moderators on hearing your own voice "amplified" and precise also increases your clarity of speaking due to the immediate feedback and your brain adapting to that. ANC makes this feature even more important, as you hear your own voice very muted and without details unless you monitor it through the headphones. Wireless headsets make latency free monitoring via the computer impossible, so the only way to do it is inside the headset itself. But all sidetone levels offered on different headsets limit this feature to extremely low volumes - every radio host or podcaster would mix the sidetone much higher into his headphone. Maybe the argument is that wireless headphones use much lower quality microphones than used in the setups described above, but even then hearing your voice as it is transmitted to your listeners helps your brain adapt to that "voice" and speak clearly in that voice. Everyone who has experimented with voice transformers knows this effect of hearing your own alternated voice in real time creates a feedback to the way you speak... Again, I would love an episode on that topic.
Hi Oliver, within the app you're able to choose 5 levels of the mic sidetone and when we had it on, it was a noticeable difference from 1 to 5. It's hard to tell you for certain if that would work for you or be an imvprovement but it did the job great from our testing. Also, that's a very good video idea about sidetone we will look into creating!
What is your view on Jabra Evolve2 65(169 Euro deal) VS. Poly Voyager Focus 2(197 Euro deal).? Which is the better deal? Focus for me is Microphone & Background noise cancellation on calls.
The Jabra definitely sounds better with the mic test. The Poly sounded a little "staticky" when talking with the mic test. I would personally prefer people to hear me with the Jabra than the Poly.
Thanks for sharing, Tracy!
I think the Jabra sounds much more unpleasant, like you are sitting in a tin can.
I have both the Poly Voyager and the Jabra 75. I can’t get the Jabra to switch back to the music on my phone after a meeting on my computer. I have to reboot the Jabra every time. What am I doing wrong
This helped me so much! Poly sounded better hands down!
Yo that thumbnail was SERIOUS! This is the ultimate vs in my opinion. Still gotta go with the Evolve2 75 because I’m sure the ANC is much better alone.
haha did you like that one?! We were having fun with it on this one.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Absolutely! Headsets are not boring and we have to show others that! lol
@@TechOutAdam That’s right!!
Does anybody know if either of these has a prompt that keeps telling you when you are muted? I have the opencomms and it will repeat muted over and over, not a big fan of that
Both give you the customization to choose if you want the headset to notify you or not.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Ive been using them for about a week now as a WFH and I have some thoughts. Feel free to use my two cents.
I used the headset for Avaya One X Agent and overall it's a decent headset and feels very comfortable. The headset has an amazing noise cancelling mic as expected. I've also used the headset without Poly Lens and it works out of the box without the software.
My biggest worry was that it would continually promt that the mic is muted. This doesn't do that which is nice and makes this a keeper for me.
Also my work allowed me to install poly lens as most of it use the Voyager series and they have it as an approved app. Great news!
My biggest issues: the mic mute isn't a physical mute but software controlled. Sort of a deal breaker, so when on a call I can mute but once the call ends it unmutes so the next call will start unmuted. I've countered this by pulling the headset up, which should mute it but it doesn't as it's software controlled and since there is no call, it will just beep but not mute. Thankfully because of how strong the noise cancelling is, it does make it where nobody can hear me. It's hard to explain but this workaround sort of works. And as a glasses wearer, when flipping the headset down, it smacks my glasses every other time :(. Another thing is the latency. I have it setup to ring to let me know when a call comes in, sometimes it rings other times it doesn't. Doesn't bother me because Avaya will jump to the front of the desktop once a call comes through but it is something that I've experienced while using it.
Overall it's perfect for my use, but I do wish more companies would make headsets with physical mute and not controlled by software.
The new Audio Technica M50xSTS is now on my radar however. That looks like it could be a game changer! Maybe you guys can consider looking into it!
Thank you, that was very helpful.
Glad it helped, thanks for wathching :)
the poly mic just sounds squeeky. jabra mic sounds warm easy on the ears. Is that the recording? or are they really that different?
Thanks for watching. We don't alter the audio at all. We make sure the headsets are fully updated, plug them in, hit record and let you decide on the sound quality to make the best choice.
i think the jabra mic sounds way too low and like you are sitting inside a tin can or something. And that the poly is very clear and nice to listen to.
To me the Jabra performed better than the Poly in your tests. Thanks so much for doing this video
You're welcome, thanks for watching
the jabra mic sounds like you are in a tin can compared to the Focus clear sound.
How both headsets perform under windy condition? Sometimes I have to sit outside and using a fan to cool me down during the meeting. The Poly Voyager 5200 really block all the wind noise while evolve2 65 cannot block any wind noise. Can you test with these two and share the results?
No headset we've tested will 100% block out the wind noise but the 5200 will do better in that case. That being said, there's still limitations and if it's extremely windy for a fan is blowing direct on the mic, it will most likely be picked up but should be reduced.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Thanks for the reply, do you have any on ear/over ear headset in mind in perform best in blocking the wind.
@@hrandhisdata The C300-XT would be the way to go here th-cam.com/video/Doi2CpCMhWQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video. What about batteries? Can you tell us which one lasts more? Thanks again!
I’m so conflicted!!. I wonder if this Jabra has the same issue with the evolve 2 85 that disconnects every 2 mins. Nevertheless, I’m buying it when it comes in beige. I cannot stand black.
Hi Elizabeth, you shouldn't experience any connectivity issue and if you do contact us so we can help get it resovled. You can preorder the Evolve2 75 in beige here headsetadvisor.com/products/jabra-evolve2-75-wireless-headset-with-anc-beige-pre-order
@@HeadsetAdvisor thanks for the link, just purchased it. When should I expect it? I didn’t know it was still on preorder.
@@elizabethperez1484 Awesome! Jabra has told us about a month.
Jabra microphone sound much better than focus 2, but both doing his job very very well
I agree - Jabra sounded better!
Thanks for sharing!
I like this, no hesitation to make a call on a "winner". Makes our decision easier :-)
We never want to be biased and sometimes choosing a winner is hard. Especially in the case where they’re so similar but in this case all things considered we do think the Evolve2 75 was best all things considered.
Can you guys review on wireless micophones portable too? 🤔 Mainly attached in phone for livestream
I have used both headsets, if you work requires headsets to make calls or meetings, make sure to use the cable that connects to your laptop because if not you will get a delay each time someone answer the call 1-2 seconds, the jabra is quite heavy the poly is light and durable.
Thanks for sharing! If the slight delay isn't ideal, you could try connecting the headset to your computer via Bluetooth instead of the USB Dongle to see if you don't have this delay.
Great job guys. Could you please suggest me a headset for the following situation? Small office. 600 Square feet. Team members sitting next to each other all talking simultaneously on Google Meet/ Calls. Using Neep as AI noise cancellation. Range is not a problem. Would really appreciate it. TIA.
Thank you! The Orosound Tilde Evo would be your best bet headsetadvisor.com/products/orosound-tilde-evo-premium-bluetooth-wireless-headset?variant=45014540615895
Which one is more comfortable with glasses?
Hi Jen, that's a tough one to fully answer. Both will be comparable in that aspect when wearing glasses.
What a great video 👍🏼 amazing
Thank you!
The voyager focus2 are really confortable but the microphones are not good, I tried them for a week. I returned them and now I’m waiting for the Jabra Evolve2 75
Let see how they perform
Hi Julio, we’re looking forward to hear your feedback on the Evolve2 75
the poly has a crisp audio but the design wise I would prefer the jabra
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Rechie!
Do you ship to Canada?
We do :)
Can I use Jabra Evolvo2 75 on the Zoiper5 Phone system?
Hi Noe. The Jabra Evolve2 75 should work fine on that because it's a computer based Softphone. You may not get remote call answering, but you should be able to use this headset with the Zoiper5 Softphone.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Thank you, Blessings
Hmmm..... Drew has much lower and sharper voice, so maybe Voyager seems to be so bad... But it's true - Jabra has better mics, even in previous version of 75.
Thanks for sharing Maikeru!!
Jabra Evolve 2 75 has the Crappiest microphone I have ever used in a headset, bought it from Jabra directly but returning it. Boom Mic seems to be the worst for the price and voice keeps on breaking or doesnt pick up at all
Hi Kalyan, you might want to check out the headset here th-cam.com/video/WKT_F75TtCc/w-d-xo.html
Poly Voyager Focus 2 have MAJOR issue with Windows, they are using MONO audio once you are using the mic(this comes from limitation of the Windows HD audio bluetooth driver, and the fact that they went for Bluetooth dongle instead of 2.4ghz as it should be in any modern headphones)
This is unfortunately how it works for all headsets we've tested. Unless you get your own pair of headphones plus a microphone like the Modmic, which will give you stereo sound in both the headphones and mic. Reference the Modmic video here th-cam.com/video/Tut1KDa_S3M/w-d-xo.html
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Does the Jabra sounds the same while working with Bluetooth and not the adapter?
No, the USB Dongle will give you improved speaker and mic quality. Plus, it gives you a much more reliable connection.
Jabra Evolve 2 75 AND VOICE quality is top notch
Thanks for sharing
great comparisson, small feedback background music is too loud
Thanks for the feedback!
Could you please swap your headphones and record the microphone test again? 😁
We'll see what we can do :)
What's the cheapest i can get the t75 for and how?
Evolve2 75?
@@HeadsetAdvisor yes, sorry jabra evolve2 75
@@leslieamangala4431 if you’re within the US or Canada you can order directly on our website with coupon code TH-cam for a further discount. I can’t speak for anyone else or how else to get the headset cheaper.
Does the Jabar have Side Tone?
Hi Jack, yes it does.
Not a link here to buy
Hi Shawn, the links are in the description of the video.
I Cant tell if I’m binge watching these videos because I give a damn about headsets this much or if it’s cause subconsciously I just enjoy looking at you two 😍🤔😏😂
LOL thanks Lauren! Watch as often as you want and don't forget to that thumbs up if you haven't done so already 😄
Great video, but you guys say the word "You see" way too many times
haha thanks Professor! We probably need to go back to a College communications class.
75 all the way!
Thanks for sharing, Nick!
Though the jabra is better but the quality is not good. Mine broke 3 times.
Ah sorry to hear that, did Jabra replace it out under the warranty?
Took more than a month. The lost of productivity is not worth the money.
Dave I really want the evolve2 75 but I’m here in the Philippines hahaha how can I get one
Hi Jayson, email us at info@headsetadvisor.com and we can see about getting an international shipment sent to you.
@@HeadsetAdvisor thank you!
I just bought jabra following this video and it's not really worth it... It's uncomfortable compared to barracuda x (3 times cheaper) the microphone quality is lousy.
I am a teacher and my students complained to me because the sound is very low (In the system properties I raised it to the maximum) and my mac microphone sounds much better.
It's uncomfortable because if you spend many hours using it, your head can hurt.
Maybe the sound cancellation is the only thing I could say is the best, but don't spend your money on this crap, it's not worth it...
The poly are terrible imo. I returned them. Horribly overblown bass and bad mic quality for the price.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Which headset did you replace the Poly with?
@@HeadsetAdvisor still deciding... I fell back to sharing galaxy buds Pro with the computer, but I need something I can use all day without worrying about battery life. Still undecided between evolve2 75 or 85. I need something comfortable for all day use that will isolate me from my colleague speaking next to me. Most microphones pick his voice right up since we are just two people sharing an office.
please test on sony headphones.
jabra..hands down!
Thanks for watching, Brigitte!
The background music is so annoying 😅
I don't understand why adding the annoying background music
Thanks for the feedback
Evolve 2 75 are badly built. Mic stops working totally or randomly after 1-3 months. It's not a SW issue but a HW issue. It's just built wrong and the cables inside the mic can't cope. I have had THREE Evolve2 75 through my work and all had failing mics after 1-2 months. Also, when the mic worked it's clipping my voice, maybe it's just my voice but it does. And even worse when sitting with a wall to my left, because the ANC mic is also baldy designer so it makes the voice clipping even worse. I have seen thousands of posts in different forums about people having the same issues about the mic failing/being randomly working. Waiting for a Poly Focus V2 now from my employer.
Wow, that mic on the Poly is garbage, that compression is something you can expect from some 20$ gaming headset.
sounds like different Bluetooth profiles are used in both tests at 06:54
Poly uses HFP 1.6 and Jabra HFP 1.7
The last one gives a huge benefit in microphone's sound band