REVIEW – I bought the Jabra Evolve2 65 mono earpiece headset at the beginning of the pandemic when I first started working remotely. It’s been great to use every day, and I have no complaints. I still use it every day. When the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex came out, I was interested to see the difference between my model and this new Flex model. I like the changes!
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Price: $378.00
Where to buy: Jabra and Amazon
What is it?
The Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex is a folding, compact headset that has active noise cancellation. This particular model is aimed at those hybrid workers who spend time working in an office as well as remotely.
What’s included?
- Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex headset
- Link 390 Bluetooth adapter
- USB cable (1.2m/3-9ft)
- Carry pouch
- User documents
Tech specs
Active Noise Cancellation: Hybrid ANC
HearThrough: Yes
Speaker Size: 28mm
Speaker max input power: 30mW
Speaker Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20000Hz
Audio Codecs Supported: AAC, SBC
Microphone Type: 2 Analog MEMS / 4Digital MEMS (Stereo)
Microphone Sensitivity: -38dBv/Pa (analog) / -26 dBFS/Pa (digital)
Compatible Software/Apps: Jabra Direct, Jabra Sound+, Jabra Xpress
Music Time: Up to 32 hours (ANC off)/Up to 21 hours (ANC on)
Talk Time: Up to 20 hours (ANC and Busylight off)/Up to 16 hours (ANC and Busylight on)
Corded Charging: USB-C
Sleep Mode: Yes
Wireless Charging: Yes
Charging Time: Up to 120 minutes
Battery level after 30 min of charging): Up to 45%
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2, USB-A, USB-C
Bluetooth Multipoint: Yes, up to 8 Bluetooth devices, 2 simultaneous connections
Design and features
This review is based on my daily use of the Jabra Evolve2 65, which I’ve used for the last couple of years without any issues. The newer Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex has quite a few changes that are very appealing, especially for those who travel with their headsets.
Compared to the Jabra Evolve2 65, the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex is more compact and is better for traveling. The new Flex model folds up and fits nicely in the included soft-sided pouch. My previous headset is the single-earpiece Evolve2 65. The only thing that folds is the boom mic, and the ear cup rotates flat. The newer Flex model folds in two places along the headband, and the ear cups rotate and fold inward.
Getting AirPods to fit correctly and comfortably has always been a challenge for me. And the over-the-ear design of the Studio Beats would hurt after a while. Not so with the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex headset, even after many hours of consecutive use!
The busylight is a great indicator to others that you’re on a call. The red light lets others know I’m on a call.
Jabra has done a great job of certifying the Evolve2 65 Flex for use with leading meeting software applications, such as Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. I can automatically answer an incoming call or meeting invite by simply lowering the boom mic or pressing the button on the outside of the ear cup!
There is an optional Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex Wireless Charging Pad that takes up less room on your desktop or in your bag than the usual, taller charging stand.
Assembly, Installation, Setup
The Jabra Evolve65 Flex comes compactly folded in the included soft case. After removing the headset, the band needs to be unfolded and the ear cups rotated 90º in order to be used. The boom mic on the right ear cup will also need to be folded down.
Once completely unfolded, the headset can now be connected to a computer, phone, tablet, game device, etc., either by USB cable, device Bluetooth, or through the included USB Bluetooth adapter.
Using the Link 390 adapter allows for the microphone position to trigger whether to be on mute or not. I found this extremely convenient to just raise the mic to mute and to drop it down to talk. However, this did not work 100% of the time, and I would have to rotate the mic up and down another time before the actions were in sync and would be triggered. The range is also the best when using the Link 390 adapter. Installing the corresponding Jabra software also provides additional features when using the USB adapter. One thing to note was the Link 390 Bluetooth adapter I was sent was the older USB-A option. It wasn’t a big deal as I had plenty of USB-A to USB-C adapters, or I would plug it into a USB-A port on my Kensington SD5000T5 docking station. You can also order it with a native USB-C dongle.
Regular Bluetooth connection is also possible. This additional connectivity is what allows the Jabra Evolve65 Flex to be simultaneously attached to 2 different devices. For example, the USB adapter is plugged into my laptop, and the headset is also paired with my phone. With normal or device Bluetooth, no software is needed to use the headset fully.
Performance
During my usage, I did not experience any dropouts or poor audio quality. I’ve only had to charge the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex headset once in a two-week period of use every weekday.
I’m no audiophile, but the sound was well balanced, not too bass-heavy like the Studio Beats. Voices sounded clear and not muddled. Noise cancellation is one of the improvements over the non-Flex model that I own.
Range was the best when connected via the USB Bluetooth adapter.
Final thoughts
The Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex headset is one I could definitely recommend! Things that I didn’t realize I missed with my current Evolve2 65 made a big improvement in usability and portability.
Using this headset for taking calls and meetings is where this product shines. Voices were clear and the background noises on my end weren’t heard. For watching movies, YouTube, or other online content, the experience was balanced. No, you’re not going to get that deep bass from explosions, but all the dialog and other sound effects come right through. Using this headset for music comes down to personal preference. For those who thrive on bass-heavy genres, you may want to look elsewhere, but for a balanced listening experience, this headset works great!
What I like about the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex headset
- Noise Cancelling
- Compact & portable
- Sound quality
- Comfortable
- Battery life
What needs to be improved?
- Will need to see how durable this headset is with all the points of articulation
Price: $378.00
Where to buy: Jabra and Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Jabra. Jabra did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
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I just purchased the Jabra Evolve 2 55 Mono. It is new and better than the Evolve 2 65, despite having a “lower” number. It is much cheaper than the Evolve 2 65, has ANC, is lighter, uses Bluetooth 5.2 vs 5.0, and is more comfortable (lighter and better padding, especially on the ear cups).