Jabra
Jabra, a GN Group brand, is a Danish professional audio and video communications company that designs and sells headsets, speakerphones, video conferencing systems, and hearing aids for global enterprise, SMB, and consumer markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1875
- HeadquartersLowell, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Jabra does
Jabra is a Danish audio and video communications company operating as a brand under GN Group (GN Store Nord A/S, publicly traded on NASDAQ Copenhagen), with roots tracing to GN's 1875 founding and approximately 1,001-5,000 employees across global operations. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes professional headsets (Evolve3 series spanning the Evolve3 85, 75, 65 Flex, 65, and 45 models at MSRPs from $199 to $720), speakerphones (Speak2 series), video conferencing solutions (PanaCast U30 USB video bar, PanaCast 55 VBS, PanaCast Room Kits priced up to $3,799), meeting room scheduling panels (Jabra Scheduler), consumer hearing aids (Enhance Select), and an upcoming tiered enterprise service offering (Jabra Plus Service Plans launching early 2027). Its proprietary ClearVoice technology is a Deep Neural Network trained on 60 million sentences, achieving certified over 99% voice detection accuracy for AI-powered voice pickup and transcription in noisy environments, with additional AI capabilities including adaptive ANC, intelligent video framing, and AI-generated meeting summaries. All major products carry UC certifications across Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet, with PanaCast Room Kits deploying through the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform and integrating Huddly Crew AI multi-camera technology.
Jabra's revenue model is predominantly hardware-based one-time sales across consumer and SMB channels via jabra.com, Amazon, and authorized resellers, supplemented by an enterprise field sales motion with free trials for organizations of 500+ employees. The introduction of Jabra Plus Service Plans in early 2027 marks a strategic shift toward recurring revenue through multi-year enterprise service contracts covering device management, firmware control, and care coverage. Distribution spans direct enterprise field sales, authorized resellers/distributors, own e-commerce, Amazon (managed by Assembly), and a dedicated public sector channel. The customer base reportedly covers over 80% of Fortune 500 companies, alongside consumer hearing aid buyers and SMB/individual purchasers through online channels. Headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark (GN Store Nord), with primary US presence in Lowell, Jabra operates across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets including India, Singapore, Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Jabra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Jabra
- Legal name
- GN Store Nord A/S
- Website
- https://jabra.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1875
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Jabra, a GN Group brand, is a Danish professional audio and video communications company that designs and sells headsets, speakerphones, video conferencing systems, and hearing aids for global enterprise, SMB, and consumer markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Jabra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Audio and Video Communications Hardware
- NAICS
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)
- SIC
- Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Headphones & Personal Audio Retail (Earbuds, ANC, DACs) (CRACAEAG)
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Where Jabra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lowell
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Jabra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Professional Headsets and Audio Hardware: Jabra generates primary revenue from selling professional headsets (Evolve3, Evolve2, Evolve series), speakerphones (Speak2, Speak series), and personal video cameras. Hardware products are sold as one-time purchases with a range from $199 to $720 MSRP across product lines.
- Video Conferencing Hardware: Revenue from video conferencing solutions including PanaCast video bars (PanaCast 55 VBS, PanaCast U30), PanaCast Room kits, and PanaCast SpeakerMics. Products range from $549 to $3,799.
- Hearing Aids: Jabra sells hearing aids under the Enhance Select line (e.g., Enhance Select 700), targeting consumers seeking hearing assistance with integrated technology.
- Enterprise Service Plans (Jabra Plus): Jabra Plus Service Plans offer three service tiers (Essential, Enhanced, Enterprise) covering device management, care coverage, and premium software with flexible license terms of 1, 3, or 5 years. Available from early 2027.
- Meeting Room Scheduling Hardware: Jabra Scheduler is a touchscreen scheduling panel for meeting room management, integrating with Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms, launched globally in November 2025.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Evolve3 65 Flex — premium hybrid headset with foldable boomless design |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Evolve3 65 — office headset for open-office workers |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Evolve3 45 — ultra-light headset for desk-based callers |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Evolve3 85 — flagship over-ear headset |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Evolve3 75 — on-ear headset with AI voice clarity |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PanaCast U30 USB video bar |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PanaCast 55 VBS video bar |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PanaCast SpeakerMic |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Jabra Plus Service Plans — tiered enterprise support |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Jabra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Jabra designs, engineers, and sells professional audio and video communication hardware, including the Evolve3 professional headset series, Speak2 speakerphones, PanaCast video bars and room kits, and the Jabra Scheduler meeting room panel, alongside consumer hearing aids under the Enhance Select line. Its products integrate with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet and are powered by proprietary AI technologies such as the ClearVoice Deep Neural Network (DNN) trained on 60 million sentences for voice isolation. The company distributes globally through enterprise field sales, authorized resellers, its own e-commerce store, and Amazon.
Product overview
Jabra is a Danish audio and video communications company (GN Group brand) offering a comprehensive professional communications portfolio. The product lineup centers on the Evolve3 series headsets (Evolve3 85, 75, 65 Flex, 65, 45) as the flagship professional audio range succeeding the Evolve2 generation, combined with the PanaCast video conferencing ecosystem (PanaCast U30, PanaCast Room Kits, PanaCast 55 VBS). Supporting products include the Speak2 speakerphone series, the Jabra Scheduler touchscreen meeting panel, and the Jabra Plus enterprise service plans for device fleet management. The company also offers hearing solutions under the Enhance Select brand. Products integrate with major UC platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet, and leverage AI-powered ClearVoice DNN technology for voice pickup accuracy exceeding 99%.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Evolve: Professional headset series for office and hybrid work environments
- Evolve2
- Evolve3
- Speak
- Speak2
- PanaCast
- Enhance Select
- Jabra Plus
- ClearVoice
Products and services
- Jabra Evolve3 65 Office headset with adaptive noise cancellation, Spatial Sound, powerful speakers, and longer battery life for voice clarity and focus in busy open offices.
- Jabra Evolve3 65 Flex Most portable voice clarity headset for hybrid workers with foldable boomless design, AI-powered ClearVoice technology, adaptive ANC, and on-ear fit.
- Jabra Evolve3 45 Lightest Evolve3 headset weighing around 100g, designed for all-day office calls with ultra-light comfort, reversible flip-to-mute mic arm, and 3-mic ClearVoice technology.
- Jabra Evolve3 85 Premium over-ear headset with AI-enhanced voice clarity, best noise cancellation, boomless ClearVoice design, up to 120 hours battery life, and replaceable components.
- Jabra Evolve3 75 On-ear headset with six-microphone array, AI-powered ClearVoice processing, up to 110 hours battery (45 hours with ANC), and adaptive ANC.
- Jabra PanaCast U30 USB video bar for small meeting rooms and huddle spaces accommodating up to 6 participants with 120-degree field of view, 6-microphone array, USB-C plug-and-play, and Intelligent Zoom, Virtual Director, and Dynamic Composition.
- Jabra PanaCast Room Kit Scalable conference room solution for medium to large meeting spaces including PanaCast 55 VBS video bar, PanaCast SpeakerMic, and modular camera configurations with intelligent imaging and stereo surround sound.
- Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS Android-based video bar with 180-degree panoramic camera and AI-powered speaker framing, sold individually and as part of PanaCast Room Kits.
- Jabra PanaCast SpeakerMic Professional conference speakerphone for video conferencing rooms at $549 MSRP, providing stereo surround sound as part of PanaCast Room Kits.
- Jabra Scheduler Touchscreen meeting room scheduling panel made from 50% recycled materials, integrating with Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms for real-time availability and reservation.
- Jabra Plus Service Plans Tiered enterprise service offering with Essential, Enhanced, and Enterprise tiers covering device management, care and coverage, and premium software with flexible 1, 3, or 5-year license terms.
- Jabra Enhance Select 700
Quantifiable outcome
- 99%+ voice detection accuracy for AI-powered voice commands with Jabra ClearVoice technology
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Jabra
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Jabra technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
AI capability5 records
Feature7 records
Jabra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- AssemblycoreAssembly was appointed as Jabra's global paid media agency and lead Amazon partner following a competitive pitch. Scope includes full-funnel paid media, Amazon marketplace operations, and data integration for optimization to support Jabra's global growth.
- MicrosoftcoreJabra integrates deeply with Microsoft ecosystem including Microsoft Teams Rooms, Microsoft Teams certification for headsets, Azure Device Ecosystem Platform, and the Microsoft Device Ecosystem for PanaCast Room kit deployments. The PanaCast 55 VBS runs on Android-based deployment compatible with Microsoft standards.
- HuddlycoreStrategic partnership announced in Q4 2025 for AI-native multi-camera solutions integrating Huddly Crew technology into Jabra's PanaCast Room ecosystem. Both companies position this as central to their growth strategies for AI-enabled video collaboration.
- ZoomcoreJabra products including Evolve3 headsets and Jabra Scheduler are certified and integrate with Zoom Rooms and Zoom collaboration platform, alongside Microsoft Teams.
- Google MeetcoreJabra Evolve3 headsets are certified and compatible with Google Meet, supporting UC certification across major collaboration platforms.
- LenovominorLenovo and Jabra were announced as new strategic partners alongside Huddly in Q4 2025, positioning Lenovo as a distribution and co-development partner for AI multi-camera solutions in the video collaboration ecosystem.
- GN GroupcoreJabra is a brand under GN Group (GN Store Nord), a Danish company engaged in hearing instruments, headsets, speakerphones, and other audio/video products. GN Group is the parent company that Jabra operates under, providing corporate governance and shared infrastructure.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Jabra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Logitech: Logitech is Jabra's closest direct competitor across enterprise headsets (Zone series), video conferencing (Rally/Meetup), and room solutions, with a broader consumer footprint and a maturing software/services layer (Logitech Select).
- Poly (HP): Poly, now part of HP, directly competes with Jabra in professional headsets (Voyager, Blackwire, Savi), speakerphones, and video bars (Studio), targeting the same enterprise UC buyers with overlapping Microsoft Teams/Zoom certifications.
- EPOS (Sennheiser enterprise): EPOS, the enterprise spin-off of Sennheiser, competes head-to-head with Jabra in professional headsets (Adapt, Impact) and speakerphones for enterprise call-center and UC deployments, often at similar price points with comparable UC certifications.
- Yealink: Yealink is a direct competitor in enterprise headsets, conference phones, and video room systems, often priced aggressively against Jabra/Poly/Logitech for UC-certified deployments at SMB and mid-market.
- Crestron: Crestron is a leading provider of enterprise room AV/UC solutions and competes with Jabra PanaCast Room Kits for medium-to-large meeting room deployments with Teams/Zoom integrations.
Broad incumbents
- Cisco: Cisco offers headsets (Headset 700 series), Webex room kits, and Webex collaboration software, overlapping with Jabra's enterprise audio/video portfolio as part of a much broader networking and collaboration franchise.
- Microsoft: Microsoft certifies Jabra's devices for Teams but also competes at the platform and increasingly device level (Surface Headphones, Teams Rooms with first-party peripherals), and is the central ecosystem for Jabra's enterprise go-to-market.
- Bose: Bose competes with Jabra at the high end of consumer and prosumer headsets (700, QuietComfort) and increasingly in enterprise audio with UC-certified variants, leveraging a premium brand and strong ANC heritage.
- Shure: Shure overlaps with Jabra in professional audio (microphones, conferencing audio, ceiling/room solutions) for enterprise and meeting-room applications, though it is less focused on individual headsets.
- Sony: Sony competes with Jabra in premium consumer and prosumer wireless headsets (WH-1000XM, LinkBuds) and is expanding into enterprise/UC, bringing consumer brand scale and ANC leadership to categories where Jabra plays.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Jabra social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Jabra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles15 records
Jabra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Jabra M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Jabra
What does Jabra do?
Jabra designs, engineers, and sells professional audio and video communication hardware, including the Evolve3 professional headset series, Speak2 speakerphones, PanaCast video bars and room kits, and the Jabra Scheduler meeting room panel, alongside consumer hearing aids under the Enhance Select line. Its products integrate with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet and are powered by proprietary AI technologies such as the ClearVoice Deep Neural Network (DNN) trained on 60 million sentences for voice isolation. The company distributes globally through enterprise field sales, authorized resellers, its own e-commerce store, and Amazon.
Is Jabra a public or private company?
Jabra is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Jabra founded?
Jabra was founded in 1875. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Jabra based?
Jabra is headquartered in Lowell, United States, in the North America region.
How does Jabra make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Professional Headsets and Audio Hardware is the primary driver. The others are video Conferencing Hardware, hearing Aids, enterprise Service Plans (Jabra Plus) and meeting Room Scheduling Hardware.
Who are Jabra's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Logitech, Poly (HP), EPOS (Sennheiser enterprise), Yealink and Crestron. Broad incumbents are Cisco, Microsoft, Bose, Shure and Sony.
Does Jabra have an API?
Yes. Jabra offers a developer program at developer.jabra.com, indicating developer API access is available. The specific API capabilities, authentication methods, and technical specifications are not detailed in the available sources. Developer documentation is at developer.jabra.com.
What industry is Jabra in?
Jabra's product category is Professional Audio and Video Communications Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAFAH, Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices, with a secondary code of CRACAEAG, Headphones & Personal Audio Retail (Earbuds, ANC, DACs). Its NAICS code is 33431 and its SIC code is 3651.