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Jabra Evolve2 65 vs JBL Quantum 100M2

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The JBL Quantum 100M2 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the Jabra Evolve2 65 at 5.7/10.

The Jabra Evolve2 65 leads on connectivity and battery.

The JBL Quantum 100M2 leads on sound, comfort and noise cancelling and value.

They score the same on microphone.

The biggest difference is comfort, where the JBL Quantum 100M2 scores 8/10 to the Jabra Evolve2 65's 5/10.

Jabra Evolve2 65

Jabra Evolve2 65

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The Jabra Evolve2 65 is a wireless headset for people who spend much of the day on calls. It suits office workers who need Teams and UC certification and want to link a laptop and a phone at once. It is a poorer fit for anyone who needs active noise cancelling or wants wide music codec support.

Typically about £155 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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JBL Quantum 100M2

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The JBL Quantum 100M2 is for gamers and remote workers who want a simple wired headset with a detachable boom mic. It suits people who plug into a PC, console, phone or Mac through a 3.5 mm jack and want light, padded earcups for long sessions. It is not for anyone who needs wireless, Bluetooth or noise cancelling.

Typically about £25.20 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightJabra Evolve2 65JBL Quantum 100M2
Sound25%5/106/10
Microphone20%7/107/10
Comfort20%5/108/10
Connectivity and battery20%8/105/10
Noise cancelling and value15%3/106/10
Overall5.7/106.4/10

Specifications

SpecJabra Evolve2 65JBL Quantum 100M2
ConnectionUSB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 simultaneous Bluetooth connectionsWired, 3.5 mm jack, 1.2 m cable
Noise cancellingNo (passive noise cancellation only)None
MicrophoneDigital MEMS, 100Hz-8,000Hz frequency rangeDetachable boom, directional pickup, 100 Hz-10 kHz frequency response, sensitivity -42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, mute feature
Battery lifeMusic up to 37hrs; talk up to 35hrs (busylight off) or 24hrs (busylight on); charging up to 90minnot listed
WeightStereo 176.4g; Mono 99.2g220 g
Works withMeets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements; leading UC vendors certified; Bluetooth pairing list up to 8 devicesPCs, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, Macs and VR, via 3.5 mm jack (per German spec sheet; English list not confirmed)

Strengths and weaknesses

Jabra Evolve2 65

  • + Long battery life, up to 37 hours of music
  • + Two simultaneous Bluetooth connections
  • + Owners praise mic clarity and noise filtering
  • − No active noise cancelling, passive isolation only
  • − SBC is the only listed audio codec
  • − Owner reports on clamping pressure and weight are mixed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need active noise cancelling for noisy open-plan offices
  • Listeners who want AAC, aptX or LDAC codec support for music
  • People sensitive to clamping pressure who wear a headset all day
Read the full Jabra Evolve2 65 review ›

JBL Quantum 100M2

  • + Light at 220 g, with memory foam cushions
  • + Detachable directional boom mic with mute feature
  • + Owners praise sound and voice pickup for the price
  • − No Bluetooth, wireless dongle or USB-C
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − Platform list comes from a German spec sheet

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth or a wireless dongle
  • Anyone who needs active noise cancelling
  • People whose device has no 3.5 mm headphone port
Read the full JBL Quantum 100M2 review ›

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