Evolve2 85 vs WH-CH720N Comparison

Compare Evolve2 85 vs WH-CH720N side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Jabra Evolve2 85
Evolve2 85
Sony WH-CH720N wireless noise canceling headphones in black
WH-CH720N

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)
WH-CH720N

The Sony WH-CH720N is Sony's lower-priced noise cancelling headphone. At 192 g it is one of the lightest over-ear models in this group, and it uses 30 mm drivers with SBC and AAC.

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Best For
Budget buyers
Style
Over-ear
Weight
192 g
ANC
Active noise canceling (ANC)
Mics
—
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
35 h
Connect
Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 858.6/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N7.0/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 858.7/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N4.0/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 859.0/10
  • WH-CH720N10.0/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 858.5/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N6.8/10

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 857.4/10
  • WH-CH720N8.1/10 Leads

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 859.3/10
  • WH-CH720N—

Why Evolve2 85 Beats WH-CH720N (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 85 beats WH-CH720N

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.7 vs 4.0 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 8.5 vs 6.8 out of 10
  • Driver Size: 40 mm vs 30 mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak) vs 7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
  • Sensitivity: 117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz vs 108 dB/mW (on)
  • Boom Mic: Yes (discreet hidden boom arm) vs No

Why WH-CH720N beats Evolve2 85

  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 10.0 vs 9.0 out of 10
  • Better battery & charging: 8.1 vs 7.4 out of 10
  • Weight: 192 g vs 286 g
  • Wired Listening: Yes (1.2 m cable included) vs Yes (3.5 mm cable included)
  • Talk Time: 35 h vs 26 h
  • Charging Time: 3.5 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

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
Best ForOpen officesBudget buyers
Wearing StyleOver-ear headbandOver-ear

Design & Build

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
Weight286 g192 g Better
MaterialsLeatherette-covered foam headband and ear cushions—
Ear CushionsSoft audio foam, leatherette—
HeadbandUltra-soft foam covered in leatherette—
Dimensions199 x 160 x 77 mm—

Audio

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
Driver Size40 mm Better30 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak) Better7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC
Driver Type—Dynamic
Impedance—325 Ω
Sensitivity117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz Better108 dB/mW (on)
Wired ListeningYes (3.5 mm cable included)Yes (1.2 m cable included) Better
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode)—
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeTone—

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
Noise CancellingDigital hybrid ANC (4 mics)Active noise canceling (ANC)
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency Mode—Yes (Ambient Sound Mode)

Microphone

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
Microphones10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS)—
Microphone Setup4 analog MEMS / 6 digital MEMS—
Call Noise ReductionMeets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements—
Boom MicYes (discreet hidden boom arm) BetterNo
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 5 Hz - 20 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 8 kHz—
Open Office CertifiedYes—

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
Talk Time26 h35 h Better
Charging TimeUp to 140 min3.5 h Better
Fast ChargingYes (30% after 30 min)Yes (3 min = 60 min; 10 min = 4.5 h)
Charging StandDesk stand (SKU dependent)—
Music Time37 h Better35 h
Charging Port—USB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)21 h35 h Better
Music Time (ANC Off)—50 h

Connectivity

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390), 3.5 mm cable BetterBluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Bluetooth Version5.05.2 Better
USB DongleJabra Link 390—
MultipointYes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)—
Wireless Range30 m Better10 m
CertificationsLeading UC vendors; Microsoft Teams Open Office (variant)—
Paired Devices8—
Bluetooth ProfilesHSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, SPPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Cable Length1.2 m1.2 m

Controls & App

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress—
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
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 caseConnection cable, USB cable
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (carry case)—

Identifiers

Evolve2 85WH-CH720N
Model Number—WH-CH720N

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 85, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Evolve2 85 for open offices.
  • Choose WH-CH720N for budget buyers.

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

WH-CH720N

PROS

  • Very light at 192 g
  • Up to 35 h with ANC (50 h off)
  • Quick charge: 3 min = 60 min
  • Ambient Sound Mode

CONS

  • SBC and AAC only
  • Simpler ANC than the flagships

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 85 8.6Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range
  • WH-CH720N 7.0Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics, Battery & Charging