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Jabra Evolve 65 UC Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Headset Music Headphones Includes Link 360 U S Retail Packaging
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7.7
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Usage
113call, headset, voice, mute, conference calls
+75%
-25%
" ... Other than that the range is great, microphone voice sound quality is great, great for calls. ... "
" ... Easy setup for meetings with nice controls for volume and muting. ... "
" ... It's a great phone headset. ... That's a good thing, but if I have to pause (music, YouTube video) for a minute or two, when I start up again, I miss a second or two of sound while it kicks back on again. ... "
" ... If you work from home or spend a lot of time in conference calls than this is the headset for you. ... "
" ... The battery life is long enough for me to take conference calls and web meetings all day. ... "
" ... not all employees are on the phone a lot, they pay us well enough to buy our own “nice” headset. ... "
" ... Headphones work great for online calls ... "
" ... When i'm not on calls, I use them as headphones and the sound quality is pretty good! ... "
Body
96headset, head, wear, ears, ear
+74%
-26%
" ... USB cable is just the right length. ... "
" ... First one gave up it's ear pads after 6 years. ... "
" ... The best headset ever. ... "
" ... Easy to wear ... "
" ... I also love the big, red light on the ear which makes it easy for people to know you are on a call. ... I also purchased the headset stand for it, which I love. ... "
" ... Looks kind of silky but it sounds so clear on both ends. ... "
" ... They sit comfortably on my head without any issues and the ear pads are soft but have a feel like they might be too durable so I may need new ones before long. ... "
" ... Definitely not the look I wanted. ... "
Usage / Calling
92call, headset, voice, conference calls, jabra
+76%
-24%
" ... This is one of the best, all around, headsets for listening to Skype and telephone calls with my cell phones. ... I like the fact that I don't have to put on a DIFFERENT headset to talk to my phone! ... "
" ... It's a great phone headset. ... "
" ... When asking people whom I have spoken to over the phone about call quality, I have consistently been told that my voice it is clearer than when I speak directly into my cell phone. ... The accuracy of voice dictation is unparalleled to any headset I've previously used. ... "
" ... Just to use for conference calls and they work great for that purpose. ... "
" ... I voiced my concerns to Jabra support, who were great. ... "
" ... Overall, I am please with the Jabra headset and recommend to other coworkers. ... "
" ... Headphones work great for online calls ... "
" ... I purchased these with the primary purpose of making clear sounding Bluetooth telephone calls. ... Friends and clients say the voice reception quality excellent my main concern. ... On my end, I hear calls very well so pleased with all of these points. ... So like me if call quality is the top priority this is a great headset. ... I am still looking for the perfect call and music audio headset. ... "
Body / Comfort
82head, headset, wear, ears, ear
+72%
-28%
" ... I also love the big, red light on the ear which makes it easy for people to know you are on a call. ... I also purchased the headset stand for it, which I love. ... "
" ... Overall they are excellent, good sound quality both transmitting and receiving, easy to use (just enough controls to be useful) and comfortable. ... "
" ... Otherwise works really well - padding can be a little cushier - comparing it to some bose headsets - but this is the first wireless headset that's worked well for me on my computer. ... "
" ... Really love the comfort of this headset. ... "
" ... So these headphones are a godsend, they don't do much on my end, but the customers no longer complain of it sounding like someone is standing behind me yelling into the phone. ... "
" ... I also used them for a couple of long flights and found them comfortable and provided good sound quality. ... "
" ... I bought this for my work because the one I got from my work broke by accident. ... "
" ... I would highly, highly recommend them for anyone needing a high quality headset. ... "
Connectivity
80bluetooth, dongle, headset, skype, jabra
+70%
-30%
" ... Excellent - I mainly use the answer/disconnect. ... "
" ... Worked well with Skype. ... "
" ... I'm on a lot of Skype and Microsoft Teams computer conference calls for work (mostly all day). ... Worked right out of the box using the USB dongle plugged into my laptop. ... "
" ... We use Google Hangouts a lot, and they connect automatically when I click the 'join' link, which is convenient. ... "
" ... Use case: I use this with Mac products (2019 Macbook Pro, 2018 iPad Pro and my iPhone 10). ... When I turn it on, it immediately recognizes and connects to up to two devices. ... "
" ... I also like that I can be connected to my laptop audio and my mobile phone audio at the same time. ... "
" ... They're flexible and can be either bluetooth or USB connected so I can easily switch from phone to laptop. ... "
" ... I haven’t used them for personal use yet but it’s super easy to connect to my phone’s Bluetooth ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
69dongle, skype, jabra, headset, mobile
+72%
-28%
" ... We use Google Hangouts a lot, and they connect automatically when I click the 'join' link, which is convenient. ... "
" ... Ordered a 2nd pair for my husband that also works from home periodically. ... "
" ... The only way to make it work reliably is either plugging it into the laptop or by using the supplied dongle. ... "
" ... I use my cell phone quite a bit when working from home. ... "
" ... Another REALLY good feature (you'll see others write about this) is that I can also use them via a Bluetooth connection for my phone. ... If your job requires you to be on Skype meetings throughout the day and you work in a shared office area, these are the ones you should get. ... "
" ... I am not aware what makes this one very unique but probably it would be because it is using dongle (Jabra Link 370). ... "
" ... Was able to connect the headset to both my PC and iPhone, however, I initially had trouble finding a way to switch between the two devices. ... Once I installed it, I was able to navigate to the "Bluetooth" section to Disconnect or Connect the device depending on what I wanted. ... It's a decent workaround while they work on the existing latest version of the software for iOS Bluetooth and PC USB connectivity. ... ), but good enough to be used while you are sitting close to your laptop. ... The ease of connectivity is fantastic. ... "
" ... - when you turn it on, it tells your the remaining battery life, and how many devices are connected ... "
Sound
58cancellation, cancelling, loud, background, sound quality
+91%
-9%
" ... There are time where the sound canceling leaves a bit to be desired. ... "
" ... Once you get the USB dongle, the connection is great, the sound and noise cancellation are great as well. ... "
" ... Good job of cleanup up noise and background sounds. ... "
" ... The sound is great and the noise cancellation works really well as I generally work from a home office. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling: NOT THAT GOOD. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling works great. ... "
" ... Noise canceling works great! ... "
" ... And the sound canceling was good. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
49cancellation, cancelling, background, canceling, sound quality
+94%
-6%
" ... My biggest challenges were with mics not picking up sound clearly or picking up too much noice. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling and the clarity are great too. ... "
" ... I think both the noise cancelling and sound quality is great people I talk to on calls etc. ... "
" ... Definitely cancels out the noise. ... "
" ... And the sound canceling was good. ... "
" ... Not so sure about the noise cancelling capability yet, I'll need to try in a noisy office and see how much difference I hear. ... I don't notice much of a difference in my home office whether noise cancelling is on or off, although it's usually pretty quiet here. ... "
" ... The background noise is held to a minimum. ... "
" ... Great noise cancellation and voice quality. ... "
Product Reliability
27working, within, weeks, month, headset
+52%
-48%
" ... Never had any connection issues. ... "
" ... Well, I loved it so much and within a month 6 more people in my office purchased one. ... "
" ... I’ve been working in B2B sales for 12 years and have used dozens of headsets in that time. ... "
" ... This replacement set has not given me any problems so far. ... Seems to be working well. ... "
" ... Been using it for over a month and so far so good. ... "
" ... I used them every day with no problems. ... "
" ... They have not failed me yet! ... "
" ... After a year of searching and returning a number of pairs, these are ABSOLUTELY the best I've found. ... "
Price
25worth, worth the money, paid, headset, waste of money
+72%
-28%
" ... I've already recommended these to a few co-workers and I feel they are worth the cost! ... "
" ... Good price when compared to others. ... "
" ... Pretty good for the price ... "
" ... Easily worth it's cost. ... "
" ... It's been hit or miss with my Hiearcool L2 so far (couldn't beat the L2's $75 price, though). ... Not a deal breaker but you like to see things working properly at this price point. ... "
" ... Good product and good price. ... "
" ... Still worth the money! ... "
" ... It functions as described and for the price paid, it is a great item. ... "
Service
25item, returning, return window, replacement, picture
+32%
-68%
" ... it did not come in the package even though there is a picture of it on the box. ... "
" ... Support wasn't much help - they said I needed to return it via Amazon (I'm outside the return window), and I didn't buy the WebEx-specific version of the headset. ... "
" ... Item did not work on arrival, got a replacement. ... "
" ... I just want my money back at this point, but they won’t let me return my item. ... "
" ... Very annoying to say the least and even more so having to go through process to get replaced. ... This last time ive been waiting 3 weeks for replacement . ... "
" ... missed my return window so will put up with it ... "
" ... The box had been opened before from the bottom. ... "
" ... Return period ended on Saturday the 20th. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
22dongle, headset, port, connector, usb cable
+64%
-36%
" ... replaced them with these and they were plug-and-play on my Fedora 29 laptop workstation. ... Just plugged in the dongle to the USB port and they showed up like any other USB headphones. ... "
" ... Its sound is clear whenever you plugged it in with a USB cable but the sound is a bit low when i used a USB dongle and also with the Bluetooth ... "
" ... Works really well with and without the USB sound card - in windows 7,10 and Linux (Ubuntu 18.04, openSuse 15.x ... "
" ... Worked right out of the box using the USB dongle plugged into my laptop. ... "
" ... The only way to make it work reliably is either plugging it into the laptop or by using the supplied dongle. ... I explicitly bought a BT headset so I wouldn't need a dongle because my laptop only has two USB-C ports and having a dongle plus adapter plugged in is a pain and they often break off/get lost. ... "
" ... The USB to Micro USB cable that comes with it is long enough for me to connect and use with my PC. ... "
" ... If you're looking at this headset, I would find the bundle that comes with the USB dongle. ... "
" ... I literally plugged the USB dongle in, turned on the charged up headset and it immediately connected. ... "
Body / Build Quality
22material, headset, headband, fell, feels
+41%
-59%
" ... 2 occurred taking out of case the last as i took off my head. ... "
" ... The material used are cheap. ... "
" ... They fall off easily. ... "
" ... $130 and you can't put cheap padding on the headband? ... "
" ... It feels cheap and flimsy for a higher end phone type headset. ... "
" ... The USB connector fell apart for some reason, and I reached out to get a replacement. ... "
" ... The issue I have with the product, is they break! ... Both sets the piece broke 2 months into ownership. ... "
" ... It's expensive, but I feel like the build quality is there as long as I take care of it. ... Overall, I believe this device is expensive but it does seem to be of high quality material. ... "
Usage / Controls
18button, volume, controls, call, noise
+61%
-39%
" ... For anyone who has ever thought they muted and were not, this product will make you feel extra sure of your mute status :) ... "
" ... Mute button is easy to use but not obvious, just hold down on the volume down button for a second and it plays audio to confirm if muted or unmuted. ... "
" ... With a quick headset button push, the call is answered easily. ... "
" ... Very good quality in general, love the volume control. ... "
" ... It is not 100% noise free but in the case you have no other choice, noice cancellation and the mute button do the trick. ... "
" ... Easy setup for meetings with nice controls for volume and muting. ... "
" ... Mute function: EXCELLENT. ... With this headset, I like that you have a physical indicator to give you confidence that you're on mute, and you can quickly mute/unmute as your child intermittently interrupts your call. ... "
" ... Buttons are intuitive and can be operated with a simple touch. ... "
Service / Returns
14returning, return window, replacement, missed, item
+7%
-93%
" ... Will be returning these since when I open them and they are broken. ... "
" ... missed my return window so will put up with it ... "
" ... I am returning the product. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I missed the cut off date to return it. ... "
" ... I just want my money back at this point, but they won’t let me return my item. ... "
" ... I sent 4 emails with no reply. ... "
" ... Missed my return window by 3 day. ... "
" ... Very annoying to say the least and even more so having to go through process to get replaced. ... This last time ive been waiting 3 weeks for replacement . ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
12simple, setup, easy to use, volume, travel
+100%
" ... A colleague suggested these (stereo) and they’re so much better looking, easy to use and set up. ... "
" ... Decent and easy to travel with. ... "
" ... Easy setup for meetings with nice controls for volume and muting. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Good sound quality, easy to use. ... "
" ... Makes working in office so much easier ... "
" ... Long range and makes life easy ... "
" ... Simple and works great. ... "
Sound / Volume
11volume, room, noisy, heard, still hear
+82%
-18%
" ... They are playing loudly across the room and they cannot be heard. ... "
" ... Crystal clear in a noisy environment. ... "
" ... Great for sitting in a large room of people. ... "
" ... Been using this for a month and everything is loud and clear. ... No one ask me to speak up, repeat myself, or turn the volume up anymore. ... "
" ... Some of the back ground sound is still audible especially since I work in an open cubicle environment. ... "
" ... Very good quality in general, love the volume control. ... "
" ... comfort, volume and sound quality. ... "
" ... My L2s are now upstairs in the bedroom and are reserved for listening to music when I'm not expecting to make or receive any phone calls. ... "
Body / Cable
8cord, usb cable, headset, usb, love
+75%
-25%
" ... LOVE that they are Bluetooth and it is one less cord that has to be plugged and un-plugged anytime I need to move a laptop or change positions at my desk! ... "
" ... Love no cord! ... "
" ... - It may seem silly, but I like the fact that they supply a bright orange charging cord which makes it easy to pick out from all the other white cords I have hanging around my home office. ... "
" ... What I have not seen in other reviews is that these are even great for gaming, provided you use the included USB *cable*. ... "
" ... I really love the sound clarity and the long cord ... "
" ... USB cable is just the right length. ... "
Service / Delivery
7product, item, condition, box, arrived
+71%
-29%
" ... This item was received in excellent condition. ... "
" ... Received product in good condition. ... "
" ... However, this is an amazing item that would be just as great as something I would imagine to be delivered directly by Santa Claus! ... "
" ... Arrived today and I tested them, work great. ... "
" ... - (7 days later) Package shows up and I am good to go. ... "
Body / Design
5look, looks
+100%
" ... Look at other options, this one is now well built. ... "
" ... Nice feel and lightweight too. ... "
" ... Definitely not the look I wanted. ... "
" ... Looks kind of silky but it sounds so clear on both ends. ... "
Usage / Gaming
4game, use, phone, pc, music
+100%
" ... It's a work headphone so I have not tested music or game. ... "
" ... I use to make call from laptop and cell phone, PC games, consoles and to work out. ... "
" ... I am not very tech savvy, but for gaming, audio and video . ... "
" ... Best in the game! ... "
Service / Product As Described
4+50%
-50%
" ... it did not come in the package even though there is a picture of it on the box. ... "
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