I have been using the Evolve 65 UC Stereo for a long time. It works without any problems with all applications (Zoom, Music, FaceTime etc.) both wirelessly via Bluetooth and wired via USB to my iMac and MacBook. The sound quality is excellent.
There are 2 models of the Jabra Evolve 65 Stereo:
Jabra Evolve 65 UC Stereo (Bluetooth, Wireless, Avaya, Cisco)
Jabra Evolve 65 MS Stereo (Bluetooth, Wireless, Skype for Business)
The MS model is certified for Skype for Business (i.e. Lync). I don't know if the conventional Skype also works with it. In any case, the UC model does not work with Lync.
The scope of delivery includes the headset, the Jabra Link 390 Bluetooth USB-A adapter, a travel case, user documents, a USB-C to USB-A cable and a charging cradle. The charging station is also included with this model.
The charging station is not included in the standard delivery of this model. The headset comes with a USB cable for charging and connection, as well as a Bluetooth adapter.
Some versions or promotions may include a charging station, but this is not the case for the current standard reference.
With Jabra Direct, the "Wired USB Audio" function can be deactivated on the headset setting level in the "Softphone (PC)" tab. USB is then only used for charging the device. This adjustment certainly brings an improvement.
Hello Tanjfe
Yes, if you have plugged the dongle into your device, you can connect it wirelessly. That means it is connected when you plug it in.
Then select the audio output and the microphone in the audio settings and off you go.
It is possible to use the headset without a Bluetooth dongle. I used it like this for months, but regularly had problems establishing a connection with Cisco Jabber (VOIP solution). The audio quality or volume was also erratic, OK on some calls, more in the "troublesome" category on other connections. The assumption was that it was the headset, not the VOIP infrastructure.
For about a month now I have been using the dongle together with the official software for Mac, the "Jabra Suite for Mac". Since then, the connection and the audio quality have been good and constant.