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
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)
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
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Certification & Controls
Build Quality & Durability
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 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Open offices | Multi-platform offices |
| Wearing Style | Over-ear headband | Over-ear headband |
| Variants | — | Teams or UC; with receiver or native Bluetooth; Graphite, Off-white, Rose |
Design & Build
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 286 g | 230 g Better |
| Materials | Leatherette-covered foam headband and ear cushions | 20% post-consumer recycled plastic (excluding PWA and packaging); low-carbon aluminum in decoration ring and temple extension; soft breathable earpads Better |
| Ear Cushions | Soft audio foam, leatherette | Soft, breathable, interchangeable earpads (rotate and tilt) |
| Colors | — | Graphite, Off-white, Rose |
| Headband | Ultra-soft foam covered in leatherette | — |
| Ear Cup Rotation | — | Earpads can rotate and tilt |
| Dimensions | 199 x 160 x 77 mm | 184 x 179 x 70 mm |
| Headband Frame Material | — | Aluminium |
| Replaceable Earpads | Yes | Yes |
Audio
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak) | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (talk) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Classic, aptX HD |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz Better | 116 dB ±3 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| Wired Listening | Yes (3.5 mm cable included) | Yes (audio over the USB-C cable) |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker Bandwidth (Calls) | 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode) | — |
| Hearing Protection | Jabra SafeTone | EN 50332, ADA hearing aid compatible, G616 |
Noise Cancelling
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Digital hybrid ANC (4 mics) | Active noise cancelling (ANC) |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | — | Yes |
| ANC Levels | — | High / Low, plus Transparency and Off |
Microphone
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS) Better | 5 |
| Microphone Setup | 4 analog MEMS / 6 digital MEMS | 5 omni-directional MEMS (ANC and calls), 100 Hz - 8 kHz |
| Call Noise Reduction | Meets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements | Yes (Advanced Call Clarity) Better |
| Boom Mic | Yes (discreet hidden boom arm) | Yes |
| Mute Control | — | Flip boom up, mute button on boom, or take headset off (on-head detection) |
| Busylight | Yes Better | No |
| Mic Frequency Response | Analog 5 Hz - 20 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 8 kHz | 100 Hz - 8 kHz |
| Mic Pickup Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Open Office Certified | Yes | Yes (Microsoft Teams Premium Microphone for Open Office) |
Battery & Charging
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 26 h Better | 18 h |
| Charging Time | Up to 140 min | 2 h Better |
| Fast Charging | Yes (30% after 30 min) | Yes (5 min = up to 1 h talk) |
| Charging Stand | Desk stand (SKU dependent) | Sold separately |
| Music Time | 37 h Better | 22 h |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Talk Time (ANC On) | 21 h Better | 15 h |
| Music Time (ANC Off) | 37 h | 40 h Better |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390), 3.5 mm cable | Bluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver version), audio over USB-C cable |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 Better |
| USB Dongle | Jabra Link 390 | USB-C receiver + USB-A adapter (receiver version) Better |
| Multipoint | Yes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired) | Yes (2 active) |
| Wireless Range | 30 m | 50 m Better |
| Certifications | Leading UC vendors; Microsoft Teams Open Office (variant) | Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent) |
| Paired Devices | 8 | 8 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, SPP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP |
| USB Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.5 m Better |
| LE Audio / Auracast | No | — |
| Google Fast Pair | — | Yes |
| DECT Standard | No | No |
Controls & App
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Management Software | Jabra Direct, Jabra Xpress | Logi Tune |
| Wear Detection | — | Yes |
| Teams / Call Button | Yes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED) | — |
| Voice Prompts | — | Yes (battery, mute, ANC, power and connection status; customizable in Logi Tune) |
| IT Remote Management | Jabra Xpress | Logitech Sync |
| Firmware Updates | — | Yes (Logitech Sync / Logi Tune) |
In the Box
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | Headset, 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 | Zone Wireless 2 headset, USB-C receiver, USB-C to A adapter, USB-C charging cable, travel bag, user documentation (receiver versions) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2-year limited |
| Carry Case | Yes (carry case) | Travel bag |
Identifiers
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | — | 981-001310 (Graphite, UC, with receiver) |
Compatibility
| Jabra Evolve2 85 | Logitech 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




