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Jabra Evolve2 65 vs Razer BlackShark V2 X

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Razer BlackShark V2 X scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the Jabra Evolve2 65 at 5.7/10.

The Jabra Evolve2 65 leads on connectivity and battery.

The Razer BlackShark V2 X leads on comfort and noise cancelling and value.

They score the same on sound and microphone.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the Jabra Evolve2 65 scores 8/10 to the Razer BlackShark V2 X'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 itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Razer BlackShark V2 X

Razer BlackShark V2 X

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer BlackShark V2 X is for gamers who want a light, wired headset with a dedicated mic. It suits anyone who can plug into a 3.5 mm jack on PC, console or phone and doesn't need wireless or noise cancelling. It is a poorer fit for people who care most about balanced sound or want a detachable cable.

Typically about £59.99 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 65Razer BlackShark V2 X
Sound25%5/105/10
Microphone20%7/107/10
Comfort20%5/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%8/105/10
Noise cancelling and value15%3/105/10
Overall5.7/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecJabra Evolve2 65Razer BlackShark V2 X
ConnectionUSB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 simultaneous Bluetooth connectionsAnalog 3.5 mm, 1.3 m cable
Noise cancellingNo (passive noise cancellation only)None; passive isolation only, no active noise cancelling
MicrophoneDigital MEMS, 100Hz-8,000Hz frequency rangeHyperClear cardioid, unidirectional, 100 Hz to 10 kHz, 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio, click-to-mute
Battery lifeMusic up to 37hrs; talk up to 35hrs (busylight off) or 24hrs (busylight on); charging up to 90minnot listed
WeightStereo 176.4g; Mono 99.2g240 g
Works withMeets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements; leading UC vendors certified; Bluetooth pairing list up to 8 devicesPC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile (with 3.5mm connector)

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 ›

Razer BlackShark V2 X

  • + Light at 240 g; owners praise long-session comfort
  • + Owners praise the cardioid microphone
  • + 3.5 mm connection works across many platforms
  • − Owners report muffled, flat sound with 7.1 on
  • − Cable is fixed and can snag
  • − No wireless connection or active noise cancelling

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth, a wireless dongle or multipoint
  • Anyone who needs active noise cancelling for noisy rooms or commuting
  • Listeners who care most about balanced sound for music or surround
Read the full Razer BlackShark V2 X review ›

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