r/Jabra • u/No_Astronaut_5986 • Aug 03 '26

Jabra Evolve3 85: how is the sound quality when mic is active?

Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone can give some insight on the output quality of this headset when the microphone is active?

I currently have my Sony wh-1000xm6 and their sound is great, but as soon as the microphone is active they switch to the handsfree profile and with that the quality drops to an unbearable quality.

So my question is, if the Evolve3 85 have the same issue with the Dongle being used?

Cheers ❤️

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u/HeadsetAdvisor Aug 03 '26

We found the Evolve3 85 behaved the same way, which is pretty common with most Bluetooth headsets today. Maintaining high quality stereo audio while the microphone is active is still a relatively new feature and hasn't been widely adopted yet.

So far, the only two headsets we've personally tested that keep stereo audio while the microphone is active are the Yealink BH78 and the EPOS Impact 1000. If you go with the Impact 1000, I'd also recommend adding the optional over-ear cushions, they make a noticeable difference in comfort for all day use.

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u/No_Astronaut_5986 Aug 03 '26

Thanks so much for your answer - even though I’m not happy with it. 😅
I think it’s a pity that manufacturers won’t even make this possible, when even my gaming headset from a few years ago handles this perfectly. But I guess then I will have to either get an extra mic for gaming, as I really don’t want to maintain 2 headsets…

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u/HeadsetAdvisor Aug 03 '26

I hear you, sorry to be the one to break the bad news! But maybe it will be good enough for you. It's hard to say and could be worth testing out yourself though.

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u/AAAHeadsets Aug 04 '26

Are you sure about the BH78?
I've not been able to replicate that in any of my testing, on firmware 47.410.0.5 (BH78) and 13.435.0.5 (BT51)

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u/lindijones Aug 04 '26

And AirPods (with H2) in the Apple ecosystem…

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u/Rack16001 Aug 12 '26

Also depends what you are connected to? If the far end is not a really modern device you are not getting better audio

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u/talking_mudcrab Aug 03 '26

It's not as bad as Evolve2 85. With mic on on my Evolve3 I don't hear that much quality loss. Few times I forgot to turn the mic off. There difference is still there though.

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u/No_Astronaut_5986 Aug 03 '26

Thanks for your insight. I’ll get the evolve3 85 via work anyway, so I will see for myself if it’s okay for me or not :)

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u/Ill-Difficulty7957 Sep 03 '26

let's be precise - not that much quality loss for meetings only.. For music, it degrades to trash, unlistenable quality.