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I wore the headset on the bus and I definitely noticed a significant difference in ambient noise levels between ANC mode, HearThrough mode, and off mode.
Unfortunately, their latency on PC as well as Android and iOS devices is a little high to make them suitable for playing video games or streaming movies.The Jabra Evolve2 85 have a boom microphone and an integrated microphone that you can switch between using in their companion app. Jabra knows how important it is to successfully develop a conversation / meeting and that nobody will interrupt you, so they have added a 360º warning light (Busylight). The bass in the song definitely comes through quieter than it does when played through a pair of consumer cans like Beats. If you listen to your music at really high volumes, people nearby may hear what you're listening to. The active noise cancelling offers an additional boost over this, deadening more repetative sounds such as washing machine or dishwasher rumbling.
They also block out quite a bit of background noise with the ANC system, so you should be able to hear what's being said. The Jabra Evolve2 85 has Bluetooth multipoint capabilities, meaning it can be simultaneously connected to your smartphone and your laptop.It takes 2 hours and 20 minutes to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 85, and it can also be quick-charged for 15 minutes to provide 8 hours of playback.