Evolve2 85 vs Space One Comparison

Compare Evolve2 85 vs Space One 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
Soundcore Space One
Space One

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)
Space One

The Soundcore Soundcore Space One is a budget over-ear headphone from Anker's audio brand. It has adaptive WH-1000XM6, 40 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 and LDAC, a codec that is rare at this price.

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Best For
Android users
Style
Over-ear
Weight
265 g
ANC
Adaptive ANC
Mics
3
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
40 h
Connect
Bluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX
Certified
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Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 858.6/10 Leads
  • Space One8.1/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 858.7/10 Leads
  • Space One6.2/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 859.0/10 Leads
  • Space One8.9/10

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 858.5/10
  • Space One9.1/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 857.4/10
  • Space One9.3/10 Leads

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 859.3/10
  • Space One—

Why Evolve2 85 Beats Space One (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 85 beats Space One

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.7 vs 6.2 out of 10
  • Microphones: 10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS) vs 3
  • Boom Mic: Yes (discreet hidden boom arm) vs No
  • Connection: Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390), 3.5 mm… vs Bluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX

Why Space One beats Evolve2 85

  • Better battery & charging: 9.3 vs 7.4 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 9.1 vs 8.5 out of 10
  • Weight: 265 g vs 286 g
  • Call Noise Reduction: AI-enhanced call mics vs Meets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements
  • Talk Time: 40 h vs 26 h
  • Music Time: 40 h vs 37 h

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

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 85Space One
Best ForOpen officesAndroid users
Wearing StyleOver-ear headbandOver-ear

Design & Build

Evolve2 85Space One
Weight286 g265 g Better
MaterialsLeatherette-covered foam headband and ear cushions—
Foldable—Yes
Ear CushionsSoft audio foam, leatherette—
HeadbandUltra-soft foam covered in leatherette—
Ear Cup Rotation—8° each direction
Dimensions199 x 160 x 77 mm163 x 187 x 92 mm

Audio

Evolve2 85Space One
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 40 kHz
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC, LDAC
Driver Type—Dynamic
Sensitivity117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz—
Custom EQ—Custom EQ, HearID
Wired ListeningYes (3.5 mm cable included)Yes (AUX input, cable included)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode)—
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeTone—

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 85Space One
Noise CancellingDigital hybrid ANC (4 mics)Adaptive ANC
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency Mode—Yes (5 levels)
Adaptive ANC—Yes

Microphone

Evolve2 85Space One
Microphones10 (4 analog + 6 digital MEMS) Better3
Microphone Setup4 analog MEMS / 6 digital MEMS3 mics with AI call enhancement
Call Noise ReductionMeets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirementsAI-enhanced call mics Better
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 85Space One
Talk Time26 h40 h Better
Charging TimeUp to 140 min—
Fast ChargingYes (30% after 30 min)Yes (5 min = 4 h)
Charging StandDesk stand (SKU dependent)—
Music Time37 h40 h Better
Talk Time (ANC On)21 h—
Music Time (ANC Off)—55 h

Connectivity

Evolve2 85Space One
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390), 3.5 mm cable BetterBluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX
Bluetooth Version5.05.3 Better
USB DongleJabra Link 390—
MultipointYes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)Yes
Wireless Range30 m—
CertificationsLeading UC vendors; Microsoft Teams Open Office (variant)—
Paired Devices8—
Bluetooth ProfilesHSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, SPP—
Cable Length1.2 m—

Controls & App

Evolve2 85Space One
Controls—Buttons
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress—
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 85Space One
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 caseTravel pouch, AUX cable
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (carry case)Yes (travel pouch)

Identifiers

Evolve2 85Space One
Model Number—A3035

Takeaways

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

Space One

PROS

  • LDAC at a budget price
  • Adaptive ANC
  • Up to 40 h with ANC (55 h off)
  • Multipoint and AUX input

CONS

  • Mid-weight at 265 g
  • Button controls only

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 85 8.6Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics
  • Space One 8.1Leads in Connectivity & Range, Battery & Charging