Evolve2 85 vs H390 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 85 vs H390 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Editor's pick
Jabra Evolve2 85
Evolve2 85
Logitech H390
H390

At a Glance

Evolve2 85

The Jabra Evolve2 85 is Jabra's top over-ear office headset. It has 40 mm speakers, digital hybrid ANC using four microphones, and ten microphones in total (4 analog and 6 digital MEMS) with a discreet hidden boom arm.

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Best For
Open offices
Style
Over-ear headband
Weight
286 g
ANC
Digital hybrid ANC (4 mics)
Mics
10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS)
Boom Mic
Yes (discreet hidden boom arm)
Talk Time
26 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390), 3.5 mm cable
Certified
Leading UC vendors; Microsoft Teams Open Office (variant)
H390

The Logitech H390 is a long-running wired USB headset. It has 30 mm drivers, a bi-directional noise-cancelling mic on a rotating boom, and inline volume and mute controls.

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Best For
Students
Style
On-ear headband
Weight
197 g
ANC
None
Mics
1
Boom Mic
Yes (rotating boom)
Talk Time
—
Connect
Wired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cable
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 858.6/10 Leads
  • H3908.3/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 858.7/10 Leads
  • H3907.1/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 859.0/10
  • H3909.8/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 858.5/10
  • H390—

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 857.4/10
  • H390—

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 859.3/10 Leads
  • H3908.0/10

Why Evolve2 85 Beats H390 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 85 beats H390

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.7 vs 7.1 out of 10
  • Better certification & controls: 9.3 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Headband: Ultra-soft foam covered in leatherette vs Adjustable, padded
  • Driver Size: 40 mm vs 30 mm
  • Sensitivity: 117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz vs 94 dBV/Pa ±3 dB
  • Microphones: 10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS) vs 1

Why H390 beats Evolve2 85

  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.8 vs 9.0 out of 10
  • Weight: 197 g vs 286 g
  • Microphone Setup: Bi-directional noise-cancelling, 100 Hz - 10 kHz vs 4 analog MEMS / 6 digital MEMS
  • Call Noise Reduction: Yes (noise-cancelling mic) vs Meets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements
  • Cable Length: 1.9 m vs 1.2 m

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 85H390
Best ForOpen officesStudents
Wearing StyleOver-ear headbandOn-ear headband

Design & Build

Evolve2 85H390
Weight286 g197 g Better
MaterialsLeatherette-covered foam headband and ear cushions—
Ear CushionsSoft audio foam, leatheretteLeatherette, padded, swivel-mounted
HeadbandUltra-soft foam covered in leatherette BetterAdjustable, padded
Dimensions199 x 160 x 77 mm171 x 151 x 68 mm

Audio

Evolve2 85H390
Driver Size40 mm Better30 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC—
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz Better94 dBV/Pa ±3 dB
Wired ListeningYes (3.5 mm cable included)—
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode)—
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeTone—

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 85H390
Noise CancellingDigital hybrid ANC (4 mics)None
Active Noise CancellingYes—

Microphone

Evolve2 85H390
Microphones10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS) Better1
Microphone Setup4 analog MEMS / 6 digital MEMSBi-directional noise-cancelling, 100 Hz - 10 kHz Better
Call Noise ReductionMeets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirementsYes (noise-cancelling mic) Better
Boom MicYes (discreet hidden boom arm)Yes (rotating boom)
Mute Control—Inline mic mute
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 5 Hz - 20 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 8 kHz100 Hz - 10 kHz
Mic Pickup Pattern—Bi-directional
Open Office CertifiedYes—

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 85H390
Talk Time26 h—
Charging TimeUp to 140 min—
Fast ChargingYes (30% after 30 min)—
Charging StandDesk stand (SKU dependent)—
Music Time37 h—
Talk Time (ANC On)21 h—

Connectivity

Evolve2 85H390
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390), 3.5 mm cable BetterWired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cable
Bluetooth Version5.0—
USB DongleJabra Link 390—
MultipointYes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)—
Wireless Range30 m—
CertificationsLeading UC vendors; Microsoft Teams Open Office (variant)—
Paired Devices8—
Bluetooth ProfilesHSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, SPP—
USB Audio—Yes
Cable Length1.2 m1.9 m Better

Controls & App

Evolve2 85H390
Controls—Inline volume +/-, mic mute
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress—
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 85H390
In the BoxHeadset, desk stand (SKU dependent), Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable, 1.2 m 3.5 mm cable, carry case—
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (carry case)—

Identifiers

Evolve2 85H390
Model Number—A00146

Compatibility

Evolve2 85H390
OS Compatibility—Windows, macOS, ChromeOS

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 85, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Evolve2 85 for open offices.
  • Choose H390 for students.

Pros and Cons

Evolve2 85

PROS

  • 10 microphones and hidden boom arm
  • Digital hybrid ANC
  • Up to 26 h talk, 37 h music
  • Link 390 adapter and 3.5 mm cable

CONS

  • Heaviest headset here at 286 g
  • Bluetooth 5.0 is older than rivals

H390

PROS

  • Noise-cancelling boom mic
  • Inline volume and mute
  • USB-A or USB-C
  • Long 1.9 m cable

CONS

  • No ANC or wireless
  • No certification listed on the spec page

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 85 8.6Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Certification & Controls
  • H390 8.3Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics