Back in 2023, I reviewed the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex headset. It's an on-the-ear headset that replaced my over-the-ear headset for air travel. Not sure I can think of a better compliment. Now, Jabra is setting the hybrid work headset bar even higher with its Evolve3 series.
Jabra offers the Evolve3 in two models, on-the-ear (75) and over-the-ear (85). I was provided an evaluation version of the Evolve3 75, an attractive headset with a cushy headband and earcups. It may not be over-the-ear, but the earcups are large enough that it provides plenty of isolation from external noise. It’s heavier than the Evolve2 65 Flex (6.35 ounces compared to 4.8 ounces) but still comfortable for long periods of use.
The Evolve3 75 ships with a Bluetooth adapter, wireless charging pad with a USB-A connector, USB-C cable, and a carrying case. You do have to position the headset just so in the case to make it close, and the unit requires a sort of yoga balancing move on the left earcup for charging on the charging pad.
Not that you’ll have to worry much about charging; according to Jabra, you get about 18 hours of talk time or 45 hours of music (with ANC on). Full charging can take up to three hours—but “fast charge” functionality will get you up to 10 hours of music on a 10-minute charge. I played with this thing for hours and barely made a dent in the charge. Bonus points to Jabra for a replaceable battery and other sustainability efforts with the Evolve3.
The Bluetooth adapter lives in a dedicated slot in the carrying case. On a clear South Florida morning, I was able to walk to the mailbox (roughly 60 feet away) without losing audio quality on a Slack huddle. The connection started breaking up about 75 feet away, though to be fair, it was contending with concrete walls and other obstacles. I got more distance without the adapter listening to music through my iPhone.
Controls and Noise Cancellation
Two(!) red LEDs on each earcup indicate you’re on a call, an easy do-not-disturb signal for people in front of and behind you. The on-board controls are straightforward. Power, charging, and ANC are on the left, while pickup/hangup, volume, and mute are on the right. When you’re not on a call, the mute button can activate voice assistants like Siri. There’s also a dedicated Microsoft Teams button so it’s easy to jump on a call. And the Evolve3 75 is Zoom certified, in case you thought they were playing favorites.
There is no boom mic arm, so your days of looking like a Time-Life operator are over. I used the headset on a Slack huddle and was told the mic was comparable to the desk mic I normally use on videoconferences. However, what was even more impressive was Jabra’s ClearVoice noise reduction. In the middle of the conversation, I played “Coming of Age” from Damn Yankees loudly in the background from my iPhone. The other party didn’t hear the music, even when I literally placed the phone in front of my face.
I tested the noise reduction on regular phone calls and met similar results. On one phone call, I was told I sounded “normal.” For another phone call, I strolled outside wearing the Evolve3 on a windy afternoon. With palm trees swaying and wind literally hitting me in the face, I was told I sounded “good” and there was no wind noise on the other side of the call. Consider me impressed.
When I reviewed the Evolve2, I decided to challenge its ANC by starting my portable generator. Admittedly, it was a ridiculous and completely unfair test. So, of course, I did it again to test the Evolve3’s "Advanced ANC." With the sound modes off, the ear cushions did a decent job muffling the sound of the engine on their own. Hear through, of course, let the engine noise blare.
Again, though, I tip my hat to Jabra’s ANC technology: When I turned it on, the generator was very muffled, almost like white noise, when I was literally sitting on the driveway next to it. Then, I turned on the music. Ariana Grande’s “Twilight Zone” came through clear at various volumes, with the generator basically sounding like the analog tape hiss we used to hear on CDs.
However, perhaps the best test of the ANC was back in my home office. I was listening to music at a reasonable volume and didn’t hear my wife talking to me from the doorway. Twice. Trust me, if you have a spouse who says you never listen to them, the Evolve3 75 headset won’t help your case.
For Your Listening Pleasure
Videoconferences, phone calls, and music all sounded great through the Evolve3 75, and you can customize your Jabra experience through the Jabra Plus app on your phone (the desktop version is coming soon). The app allows you to adjust the hear through level as well as your own voice (sidetone) volume. Plus, a music EQ lets you tailor your listening experience and save presets.
About the only thing missing from Jabra’s Sound+ app used with the Evolve2 65 Flex is the Soundscape feature, which generated pink noise, nature sounds, and other sound masking audio. I’m sure that was just an oversight and Jabra will be updating the Jabra Plus app accordingly (yes, that’s a hint).
Finally, lest we write a single article without mentioning AI, Jabra brags that the Evolve3 75 offers “seamless voice-to-AI interactions.” To test that claim, I hopped on a Google Meet, set it to transcribe, and then proceeded to dictate a nonsensical combination of Teddy Roosevelt’s “speak softly” speech, the Ezekiel 25:17 monologue from Pulp Fiction, and the introduction to an online chicken parmesan recipe. Based on my results, Jabra’s confidence in its microphone technology is well justified.
The Jabra Evolve3 headset line is not inexpensive. The on-the-ear Evolve3 75 has an MSRP of $463, while the over-the-ear Evolve3 85 (which I did not test thoroughly, but I tried them on at ISE 2026 and was very impressed with the fit) is priced at $649. That’s a big commitment for a headset. But you’re paying for performance, appearance, long battery life with fast charging, and comfort. If a headset is a necessary accessory for your work environment, the Evolve3 75 might just be worth your extra investment.
