Evolve2 85 vs Blackwire 3320 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 85 vs Blackwire 3320 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
Poly Blackwire 3320
Blackwire 3320

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)
Blackwire 3320

The Poly Blackwire 3320 is a wired stereo on-ear headset. It has 32 mm speakers, a noise-cancelling boom mic that rotates 280°, and an inline control with a Teams button on the Teams version.

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Best For
Desk users
Style
On-ear stereo headband
Weight
131 g
ANC
None
Mics
1
Boom Mic
Yes (flexible boom, 280° rotation, 135 mm)
Talk Time
—
Connect
Wired USB-C with USB-A adapter
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Works With Chromebook

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 858.6/10 Leads
  • Blackwire 33208.2/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 858.7/10 Leads
  • Blackwire 33207.1/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 859.0/10
  • Blackwire 33209.3/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 858.5/10
  • Blackwire 3320—

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 857.4/10
  • Blackwire 3320—

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 859.3/10 Leads
  • Blackwire 33208.6/10

Why Evolve2 85 Beats Blackwire 3320 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 85 beats Blackwire 3320

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.7 vs 7.1 out of 10
  • Better certification & controls: 9.3 vs 8.6 out of 10
  • Ear Cushions: Soft audio foam, leatherette vs Foam
  • Driver Size: 40 mm vs 32 mm
  • Speaker Bandwidth (Calls): 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode) vs 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Microphones: 10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS) vs 1

Why Blackwire 3320 beats Evolve2 85

  • Weight: 131 g vs 286 g
  • Microphone Setup: Noise-cancelling boom, 100 Hz - 10 kHz vs 4 analog MEMS / 6 digital MEMS
  • Call Noise Reduction: Yes (noise-cancelling microphone) vs Meets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements
  • Cable Length: 2.18 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 85Blackwire 3320
Best ForOpen officesDesk users
Wearing StyleOver-ear headbandOn-ear stereo headband

Design & Build

Evolve2 85Blackwire 3320
Weight286 g131 g Better
MaterialsLeatherette-covered foam headband and ear cushions—
Ear CushionsSoft audio foam, leatherette BetterFoam
Colors—Black
HeadbandUltra-soft foam covered in leatherette—
Dimensions199 x 160 x 77 mm166 x 40 x 199 mm

Audio

Evolve2 85Blackwire 3320
Driver Size40 mm Better32 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—
Wired ListeningYes (3.5 mm cable included)—
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode) Better20 Hz - 20 kHz
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeTone—

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 85Blackwire 3320
Noise CancellingDigital hybrid ANC (4 mics)None
Active Noise CancellingYes—

Microphone

Evolve2 85Blackwire 3320
Microphones10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS) Better1
Microphone Setup4 analog MEMS / 6 digital MEMSNoise-cancelling boom, 100 Hz - 10 kHz Better
Call Noise ReductionMeets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirementsYes (noise-cancelling microphone) Better
Boom MicYes (discreet hidden boom arm)Yes (flexible boom, 280° rotation, 135 mm)
Mute Control—Inline mute button
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 5 Hz - 20 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 8 kHz100 Hz - 10 kHz
Open Office CertifiedYes—

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 85Blackwire 3320
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 85Blackwire 3320
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390), 3.5 mm cableWired USB-C with USB-A adapter
Bluetooth Version5.0—
USB DongleJabra Link 390—
MultipointYes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)—
Wireless Range30 m—
CertificationsLeading UC vendors; Microsoft Teams Open Office (variant)Microsoft Teams, Works With Chromebook
Paired Devices8—
Bluetooth ProfilesHSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, SPP—
USB Audio—Yes
Cable Length1.2 m2.18 m Better

Controls & App

Evolve2 85Blackwire 3320
Controls—Inline: call answer/end, mute, volume, Teams button
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra XpressPoly Lens
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 85Blackwire 3320
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 caseHeadset, USB-C to USB-A adapter, user guide
Warranty2 years2-year limited
Carry CaseYes (carry case)—

Identifiers

Evolve2 85Blackwire 3320
Model Number—8X220AA

Compatibility

Evolve2 85Blackwire 3320
OS Compatibility—Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS (USB-C)

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 85, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Evolve2 85 for open offices.
  • Choose Blackwire 3320 for desk users.

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

Blackwire 3320

PROS

  • Noise-cancelling boom mic, 280° rotation
  • USB-C with USB-A adapter
  • Teams and Works With Chromebook certified
  • SoundGuard Digital

CONS

  • No ANC
  • Wired only

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 85 8.6Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Certification & Controls
  • Blackwire 3320 8.2Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics