Jabra Evolve2 85 vs Logitech Zone Wireless 2 Comparison

Compare Jabra Evolve2 85 vs Logitech Zone Wireless 2 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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At a Glance

Jabra 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.

Best For
Open offices
Style
Over-ear headband
Weight
286 g
Frame
—
Swap Pads
Yes
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)
Logitech Zone Wireless 2

The Logitech Zone Wireless 2 is an over-ear wireless headset with ANC, 40 mm drivers and five MEMS microphones shared between ANC and calls, with Advanced Call Clarity for noise removal.

Best For
Multi-platform offices
Style
Over-ear headband
Weight
230 g
Frame
Aluminium
Swap Pads
Yes
ANC
Active noise cancelling (ANC)
Mics
5
Boom Mic
Yes
Talk Time
18 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver version), audio over USB-C cable
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent)

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Jabra Evolve2 858.8/10 Leads
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 28.7/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Jabra Evolve2 858.7/10 Leads
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 28.4/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Jabra Evolve2 859.0/10
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 29.5/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Jabra Evolve2 858.3/10
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 29.0/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • Jabra Evolve2 857.4/10 Leads
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 27.2/10

Certification & Controls

  • Jabra Evolve2 859.3/10 Leads
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 28.3/10

Build Quality & Durability

  • Jabra Evolve2 8510.0/10 Leads
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 29.7/10

Editorial Reviews Comparison

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Jabra Evolve2 858.7/10Leader
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 28.4/10

Jabra Evolve2 85

Ten mics and a discreet boom that tucks into the headband make this one of the strongest call setups we cover. Callers in a noisy office should hear you clearly, similar to the Evolve2 75. Ten mics and a boom that disappears into the headband keep the look closer to a consumer headphone when you're between calls.

Logitech Zone Wireless 2

Five omni MEMS mics share ANC and call duties, with Advanced Call Clarity filtering background noise. Amid office noise, I'd expect callers to find it clear. Five omni MEMS mics sharing ANC and call duty keep the boom-free look some buyers want. Mute is in the controls rather than a flip boom, so build the habit of checking the LED before you speak.

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Jabra Evolve2 859.0/10
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 29.5/10Leader

Jabra Evolve2 85

At 286 g, with soft foam under leatherette, the 85 is the heaviest Jabra here, but the over-ear cups spread the weight. I'd expect a long stretch of comfortable wear, though it runs warmer than the on-ear Evolve2 75. Ultra-soft foam under leatherette helps for the weight, but over-ear cups will still run warmer than the on-ear 75.

Logitech Zone Wireless 2

At 230 g with an over-ear fit, it's built for long days, and hearing protection meets EN 50332 and G616. I'd expect comfortable wear through a long work session. It runs a little warmer than the Zone Vibe 100. EN 50332 and G616 hearing-protection compliance matters for companies that audit headset volume limits.

Connectivity & Range

  • Jabra Evolve2 858.3/10
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 29.0/10Leader

Jabra Evolve2 85

Bluetooth 5.0 works alongside the Link 390 adapter and two-device multipoint, and the 3.5 mm cable covers wired use. It's certified with the leading UC vendors, and a Teams Open Office version exists. If you capture the calls you take on it, our guide to recording Meet and Teams calls is handy.

Logitech Zone Wireless 2

Bluetooth 5.2 plus an optional USB-C receiver with a USB-A adapter, with range up to 50 m. Depending on the version, it's certified for Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet and Google Voice.

Battery & Charging

  • Jabra Evolve2 857.4/10Leader
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 27.2/10

Jabra Evolve2 85

Jabra rates 26 hours of talk time, or 21 with ANC, and 30 minutes of charging gives about 30%. With ANC on, I'd estimate a long runtime, enough for three full working days. Music time reaches 37 hours with ANC off, and a 30-minute charge restores about 30% — enough to bridge a long evening event after a full workday.

Logitech Zone Wireless 2

Logitech rates 18 hours of talk time, or 15 with ANC, and up to 22 hours of music. With ANC on, a long runtime of calls is realistic, nearly two days. Music stretches to 22 hours, or 40 with ANC off, so weekend use is covered. A five-minute plug-in for up to an hour of talk is the same fast-charge idea Logitech uses on the Vibe 100.

Certification & Controls

  • Jabra Evolve2 859.3/10Leader
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 28.3/10

Jabra Evolve2 85

The Evolve2 85 is listed as Leading UC vendors; Microsoft Teams Open Office (variant). It has a busy light, which is useful at an open desk. Call controls include Microsoft Teams notifications on LED. IT can manage it through Jabra Xpress. I'd look for a physical mute I can find without thinking, especially in an open office.

Logitech Zone Wireless 2

The Zone Wireless 2 is listed as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent). There is no busy light. Mute is listed as Flip boom up, mute button on boom, or take headset off (on-head detection). IT can manage it through Logitech Sync.

Build Quality & Durability

  • Jabra Evolve2 8510.0/10Leader
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 29.7/10

Jabra Evolve2 85

The Evolve2 85 is built with Leatherette-covered foam headband and ear cushions. The ear cushions are Soft audio foam, leatherette. It weighs 286 g. Official dimensions are 199 x 160 x 77 mm. The earpads are user-replaceable, which matters if this will be a daily headset. It ships with carry case.

Logitech Zone Wireless 2

The Zone Wireless 2 is built with Aluminium. The ear cushions are Soft, breathable, interchangeable earpads (rotate and tilt). It weighs 230 g. Official dimensions are 184 x 179 x 70 mm. The earpads are user-replaceable, which matters if this will be a daily headset. It ships with Travel bag.

Why Jabra Evolve2 85 Beats Logitech Zone Wireless 2 (and Vice Versa)

Why Jabra Evolve2 85 beats Logitech Zone Wireless 2

  • Better certification & controls: 9.3 vs 8.3 out of 10
  • Sensitivity: 117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz vs 116 dB ±3 dB @ 1 kHz
  • Microphones: 10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS) vs 5
  • Busylight: Yes vs No
  • Talk Time: 26 h vs 18 h
  • Music Time: 37 h vs 22 h

Why Logitech Zone Wireless 2 beats Jabra Evolve2 85

  • Better connectivity & range: 9.0 vs 8.3 out of 10
  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.5 vs 9.0 out of 10
  • Weight: 230 g vs 286 g
  • Materials: 20% post-consumer recycled plastic (excluding PWA and packag… vs Leatherette-covered foam headband and ear cushions
  • Call Noise Reduction: Yes (Advanced Call Clarity) vs Meets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements
  • Charging Time: 2 h vs Up to 140 min

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

Full Specifications

General

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Best ForOpen officesMulti-platform offices
Wearing StyleOver-ear headbandOver-ear headband
Variants—Teams or UC; with receiver or native Bluetooth; Graphite, Off-white, Rose

Design & Build

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Weight286 g230 g Better
MaterialsLeatherette-covered foam headband and ear cushions20% post-consumer recycled plastic (excluding PWA and packaging); low-carbon aluminum in decoration ring and temple extension; soft breathable earpads Better
Ear CushionsSoft audio foam, leatheretteSoft, breathable, interchangeable earpads (rotate and tilt)
Colors—Graphite, Off-white, Rose
HeadbandUltra-soft foam covered in leatherette—
Ear Cup Rotation—Earpads can rotate and tilt
Dimensions199 x 160 x 77 mm184 x 179 x 70 mm
Headband Frame Material—Aluminium
Replaceable EarpadsYesYes

Audio

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (talk)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC, aptX Classic, aptX HD
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz Better116 dB ±3 dB @ 1 kHz
Spatial AudioNoNo
Wired ListeningYes (3.5 mm cable included)Yes (audio over the USB-C cable)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode)—
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeToneEN 50332, ADA hearing aid compatible, G616

Noise Cancelling

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Noise CancellingDigital hybrid ANC (4 mics)Active noise cancelling (ANC)
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency Mode—Yes
ANC Levels—High / Low, plus Transparency and Off

Microphone

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Microphones10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS) Better5
Microphone Setup4 analog MEMS / 6 digital MEMS5 omni-directional MEMS (ANC and calls), 100 Hz - 8 kHz
Call Noise ReductionMeets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirementsYes (Advanced Call Clarity) Better
Boom MicYes (discreet hidden boom arm)Yes
Mute Control—Flip boom up, mute button on boom, or take headset off (on-head detection)
BusylightYes BetterNo
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 5 Hz - 20 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 8 kHz100 Hz - 8 kHz
Mic Pickup Pattern—Omnidirectional
Open Office CertifiedYesYes (Microsoft Teams Premium Microphone for Open Office)

Battery & Charging

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Talk Time26 h Better18 h
Charging TimeUp to 140 min2 h Better
Fast ChargingYes (30% after 30 min)Yes (5 min = up to 1 h talk)
Charging StandDesk stand (SKU dependent)Sold separately
Music Time37 h Better22 h
Charging Port—USB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)21 h Better15 h
Music Time (ANC Off)37 h40 h Better
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Replaceable Battery—Yes

Connectivity

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390), 3.5 mm cableBluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver version), audio over USB-C cable
Bluetooth Version5.05.2 Better
USB DongleJabra Link 390USB-C receiver + USB-A adapter (receiver version) Better
MultipointYes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)Yes (2 active)
Wireless Range30 m50 m Better
CertificationsLeading UC vendors; Microsoft Teams Open Office (variant)Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent)
Paired Devices88
Bluetooth ProfilesHSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, SPPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP
USB AudioYesYes
Cable Length1.2 m1.5 m Better
LE Audio / AuracastNo—
Google Fast Pair—Yes
DECT StandardNoNo

Controls & App

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra XpressLogi Tune
Wear Detection—Yes
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
Voice Prompts—Yes (battery, mute, ANC, power and connection status; customizable in Logi Tune)
IT Remote ManagementJabra XpressLogitech Sync
Firmware Updates—Yes (Logitech Sync / Logi Tune)

In the Box

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
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 caseZone Wireless 2 headset, USB-C receiver, USB-C to A adapter, USB-C charging cable, travel bag, user documentation (receiver versions)
Warranty2 years2-year limited
Carry CaseYes (carry case)Travel bag

Identifiers

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Model Number—981-001310 (Graphite, UC, with receiver)

Compatibility

Jabra Evolve2 85Logitech Zone Wireless 2
OS Compatibility—Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, Android

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between Jabra Evolve2 85 and Logitech Zone Wireless 2, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Jabra Evolve2 85 for open offices.
  • Choose Logitech Zone Wireless 2 for multi-platform offices.

Pros and Cons

Jabra 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

Logitech Zone Wireless 2

PROS

  • Certified for Teams, Zoom, Meet and Voice
  • ANC with 5 MEMS mics
  • Up to 50 m range
  • Quick charge: 5 min = 1 h talk

CONS

  • 15 h talk time with ANC on
  • 230 g

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Quick Verdict

  • Jabra Evolve2 85 8.8Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Battery & Charging, Certification & Controls
  • Logitech Zone Wireless 2 8.7Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range