Jabra Launches New Audio Products to Improve Audio Quality for Hybrid Workforces
Introducing the Evolve2 and Speak2 range.
Jabra, the world’s leading professional audio brand, has introduced new products in its leading headset and conference speaker line to bridge the generational and technological gap in the workforce and engineer improved audio quality. The move comes as a response to a global report that was researched and published in 2022 by Jabra, entitled “Hybrid Ways of Working”, which found that 80% of all meetings are either fully virtual or hybrid.
The study revealed that hybrid natives, such as Gen Zs, consider their “office” to be their laptop, headset, and places with a strong internet connection. They find themselves working in a “third space” such as a co-working space, café, or library, which is seen as a trend in 2023.
Despite the convenience of working from home, there is also the challenge of poor audio and visual quality when it comes to such remote working arrangements. The research study found that 37% of employees globally say they often feel left out of the conversation in hybrid meetings, and only 3 in 10 office workers regularly use external audio and video devices for work.
Jabra’s new Evolve2 series sees the addition of three new mid-range headsets, including the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex, Evolve2 50, and Evolve2 55 that supports work from anywhere. These headsets are meant to empower users with the most useful and professional features to protect their focus zone and enable them to take calls and meetings no matter where they are. Additionally, the Evolve2 headsets have optimized sound for professional calls and music, so there is no need to switch headsets when it is time for a break.
The Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex stands out with its unique fold-and-go design, collapsible hinged headband, slimmed-down earcups, and a shorter hide-away boom arm. With the headset, users can be sure to be heard clearly even in loud locations, thanks to a powerful chipset, advanced digital algorithm, and beamforming Jabra ClearVoice microphones for the open office.
The Evolve2 mid-range products are certified for all leading virtual meeting platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom. Jabra is also bringing Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) into a wider range of professional headsets, with a wireless option, Evolve2 55, and a corded version, Evolve2 50. The headsets are built with powerful ANC that has a unique acoustic chamber design, 28mm custom speakers, a specially designed chipset that powers speech-separating, and two premium noise-cancelling microphones.
The new Speak2 range is engineered specifically to meet the need for an intelligent speaker that is built to handle anything a busy hybrid working day throws at you, whether it be conference meetings, direct calls, media streaming, presentation, or even when you are working on the go. The Speak2 range is engineered to go beyond standard speakerphone performance, with full duplex audio suitable for all meeting participants to not only feel heard but also listened to.
The Jabra Speak2 75 is like a boardroom in your pocket, being the only speakerphone in this range to feature a custom-designed Microphone Quality Indicator. The 360-degree light ring shows users how well their voice is being picked up by the microphones, giving users the reassurance of true professionalism from wherever they may be working. This speakerphone includes an advanced full-range 65mm speaker, offering a dramatically more powerful audio experience and ultimately resulting in much more efficient and productive meetings.
The Speak2 40 offers users a USB cable for a direct line whereas the Speak2 75 or Speak2 55 offers users with a choice to go wireless via Bluetooth. The Speak2 range ultimately offers professional, pocketable, and portable devices packed with the latest technology.
Each Speak2 product is also designed to work with all leading virtual meeting platforms, meaning users can participate confidently in calls and meetings from any location, without the worry of poor audio quality or connectivity issues.
Pricing
- Evolve2 50 Stereo - RM1,180
- Evolve2 55 Stereo - RM1,580
- Evolve2 65 Flex - RM1,880
- Speak2 40 - RM1,080
- Speak2 55 - RM1,180
- Speak2 75 - RM2,380
The Speak2 & Evolve2 Mid-Range will be available from April 2023 onwards. To find out more or to request a demo, visit Jabra at www.jabra.com/evolve2 or www.jabra.com/speak2.
