In the past, Jabra marketed its Evolve headsets more toward businesses rather than consumers. But as more people have shifted to hybrid or work-from-home environments, the professional-grade headset market's dynamics have shifted to the point where the Danish brand made a major design decision for its new Evolve3 85 ($649) and Evolve3 75 ($463) headsets: it left off the boom microphone and designed the new models to look like your typical premium over-ear and on-ear headphones.

Scheduled to ship on March 1, the two models offer nearly identical specs and performance, but the Evolve3 85 has larger ear cups and is an over-ear model, while the Evolve 3 75 is an on-ear model (the Evolve3 85 also has slightly better battery life).

While there's no flexible boom microphone to bring the mic close to your mouth, according to Jabra, the new models are able to pick up your voice clearly while dramatically reducing background noise thanks to its ClearVoice system that combines "deep neural network technology and Jabra's multi-mic algorithms."

The warm gray model is arriving on April 1 while the black version is due to ship on March 1. Jabra/Screenshot by CNET

Along with streamlined designs and comfortable fits, Jabra promises that the headsets are good for everyday use as headphones that sound good for music listening and movie watching. They feature active noise canceling and come with either a USB-C or USB-A Bluetooth dongle for computer use. 

Battery life seems impressively strong, and Jabra is touting the ability to replace the headsets' batteries and ear pads to extend the headsets' lifespans. That's a plus considering both headsets are rather expensive, exceeding the price points of such premium noise-canceling headphones as the Sony WH-1000XM6 and second-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. 

The headsets are designed for work environments and everyday wear. Screenshot by David Carnoy/CNET

I'll have full hands-on reviews of the headsets closer to their March 1 availability date. For now, here's a quick look at some of their key specs.  

Jabra Evolve3 85 and Evolve3 75 key features:

• Boomless design with Jabra ClearVoice, powered by DNN technology for professional-grade voice clarity
• Adaptive active noise cancellation that adjusts in real-time to the environment
• Spatial Sound for more natural and less fatiguing call experiences
• Fast-charge support that delivers up to 10 hours of power in just 10 minutes by cable
• Wireless charging 
• Voice input for accurate access to AI workflows and tools
• Tuned for high-fidelity music with the LC3 audio codec (SBC and AAC codecs are also supported)
• Certified for leading virtual meeting platforms (UC-certified variants)
• Secure Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity with prepaired adapter included
• Centralized device management through Jabra Plus Management (for enterprises)
• Customization and control via the Jabra Plus mobile and desktop app (later in 2026)
• Replaceable batteries to extend product life
• Jabra Evolve3 85 battery life: Up to 25 hours of call time or 120 hours of listening to entertainment (with ANC/busylight off) and 10-minute fast charge for 10 hours of use
• Jabra Evolve3 75 battery life: Up to 22 hours of call time or 110 hours of listening to entertainment (with ANC/busylight off) and a 10-minute fast charge for 10 hours of use
• Price: Evolve3 85 $649; Evolve3 75 $463
• Availability: Black versions of both headsets will be available from March 1, while the warm gray color will be available from April