Jabra Evolve3 is business on the inside, leisure on the outside

Typically, the Jabra Evolve headphones are specifically for work use. Their main claim to fame is sporting a microphone that’s clear enough to use for work calls. With the new Jabra Evolve3 headphones, the line between home and work headphones hasn’t just been blurred: it’s been fully erased.

Unlike previous Evolve headphones, the third-gen range — consisting of the on-ear 75, and over-ear 85 models — doesn’t have an extendable boom mic. Instead, the microphone is built into the headphones, using various algorithms to separate a caller’s voice from the background noise of an office.

Both sets of Jabra Evolve3 headphones include active noise cancellation as a standard feature. Form factor is one of the main points of difference: the on-ear design of the Evolve3 75 is easier to lift off the ear, so you can quickly check in with a colleague. Meanwhile, the Evolve3 85 has a more traditional over-ear design that blocks out more sound.

These don’t look like work headphones. Image: Jabra.

An added benefit of the 85’s slightly larger size is more connectivity options. Both models support Bluetooth and USB-C connections, but the Evolve3 85 is also compatible with a classic 3.5mm audio jack.

Jabra rates the Evolve3 75 as having a 110-hour battery life when listening to music without ANC, or 22 hours of call time. Lasting a bit longer, the Evolve3 85 gets up to 120 and 25 hours, respectively.

It’s the lack of a boom arm that adds another layer to these headphones. Without it, they look more like a regular pair of headphones, suitable for home listening or blocking out a noisy commute. In terms of design, the streamlined aesthetic looks reminiscent of the Sonos Ace. As a result, Jabra’s headphones don’t scream ‘corporate’ when worn out of the office.

Jabra Evolve3 release date and price

Both sets of headphones launch in Australia this March. As is common with a lot of work-centric gear, the price is higher than that of many consumer-level headphones. For the Evolve3 75, you’re looking at $719, while the 85 model costs $979. If you use them mainly for work, it’s worth keeping a record come tax time.

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