Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo and Sony WH-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 16 cm -
Width 19.86 cm -
Depth 7.73 cm -
Weight 286 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo headphones.
Colour Beige | Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material Leatherette, foam -
Headband Material Foam, leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer - communication Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 30 m 10 m Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo.
Max Input Power 50 mW -
Sensitivity 117 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Busy light, SafeTone technology, Jabra Direct HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Frequency Response 5 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, mute button, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant -
CABLE Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors On-ear detection -
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 37 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 37 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo recharge faster than Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo.
CONNECTIONS Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Jabra Evolve2 85 MS Stereo Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging stand, carrying bag, Inflight adapter, Jabra Link 380c USB Adapter, 3.5 mm audio cable Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Certified for Microsoft Teams -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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