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Jabra Evolve2 85 vs Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Jabra Evolve2 85
7.6
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2
9.3
/ 10
IEMReference

Specs comparison

7.6/10
SCORE
9.3/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
15Ω
100dB
SENSITIVITY
98dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Jabra Evolve2 85 scores 7.6/10 with 32Ω impedance and 100dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 scores 9.3/10 with 15Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 15Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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