Studio Pro vs Evolve2 55 Comparison

Compare Studio Pro vs Evolve2 55 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Beats Studio Pro
Studio Pro
Editor's pick
Jabra Evolve2 55
Evolve2 55

At a Glance

Studio Pro

The Beats Studio Pro is an over-ear headphone with fully adaptive ANC, a Transparency mode and custom 40 mm drivers. It works with both Apple and Android, with one-touch pairing and Find My on Apple and Google Fast Pair on Android.

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Best For
Mixed Apple and Android users
Style
Over-ear
Weight
260 g
ANC
Fully adaptive ANC
Mics
—
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
24 h
Connect
Bluetooth (Class 1), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm
Certified
—
Evolve2 55

The Jabra Evolve2 55 is a lightweight on-ear wireless headset. The stereo version weighs 130 g and has 28 mm speakers, ANC and four microphones (two analog and two digital MEMS).

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Best For
All-day light wear
Style
On-ear headband
Weight
130 g
ANC
ANC
Mics
4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS)
Boom Mic
—
Talk Time
16 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390)
Certified
Microsoft Teams (variant), Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco, Avaya, Alcatel-Lucent, Unify, Amazon Chime, MFi, Google Fast Pair

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Studio Pro6.8/10
  • Evolve2 558.7/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Studio Pro4.0/10
  • Evolve2 558.3/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Studio Pro8.9/10
  • Evolve2 559.7/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Studio Pro8.0/10
  • Evolve2 558.6/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • Studio Pro7.5/10 Leads
  • Evolve2 556.3/10

Certification & Controls

  • Studio Pro—
  • Evolve2 5510.0/10

Why Studio Pro Beats Evolve2 55 (and Vice Versa)

Why Studio Pro beats Evolve2 55

  • Better battery & charging: 7.5 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Materials: UltraPlush engineered leather cushions, metal sliders vs Leatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel
  • Driver Size: 40 mm vs 28 mm
  • Talk Time: 24 h vs 16 h
  • Music Time: 24 h vs 15 h
  • Music Time (ANC Off): 40 h vs 18 h

Why Evolve2 55 beats Studio Pro

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.3 vs 4.0 out of 10
  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.7 vs 8.9 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 8.6 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Weight: 130 g vs 260 g
  • Connection: Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390) vs Bluetooth (Class 1), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

Studio ProEvolve2 55
Best ForMixed Apple and Android usersAll-day light wear
Wearing StyleOver-earOn-ear headband
Variants—Stereo, Mono; MS (Teams) and UC

Design & Build

Studio ProEvolve2 55
Weight260 g130 g Better
MaterialsUltraPlush engineered leather cushions, metal sliders BetterLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel
Ear Cushions—Leatherette
Dimensions178 x 78 x 181 mm185 x 65 x 175 mm

Audio

Studio ProEvolve2 55
Driver Size40 mm Better28 mm
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak)
Bluetooth Codecs—AAC, SBC
Driver TypeCustom active driver—
Spatial AudioPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking—
Custom EQ3 built-in sound profiles—
Wired ListeningYes (3.5 mm analog cable and USB-C lossless audio)—
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo or mono (variants)
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)—150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak mode)
Hearing Protection—PeakStop, Jabra SafeTone, EU Noise at Work, G616

Noise Cancelling

Studio ProEvolve2 55
Noise CancellingFully adaptive ANCANC
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency ModeYes (Transparency mode)—
Adaptive ANCYes—

Microphone

Studio ProEvolve2 55
Microphones—4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS)
Microphone Setup—2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)
Boom MicNo—
Busylight—Yes
Mic Frequency Response—Analog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz

Battery & Charging

Studio ProEvolve2 55
Talk Time24 h Better16 h
Charging Time—Up to 120 min
Fast ChargingYes (10 min = up to 4 h, Fast Fuel)Yes (up to 50% after 30 min)
Charging Stand—Desk stand (SKU dependent)
Music Time24 h Better15 h
Charging PortUSB-C (lossless audio)USB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—10 h
Music Time (ANC Off)40 h Better18 h

Connectivity

Studio ProEvolve2 55
ConnectionBluetooth (Class 1), USB-C audio, 3.5 mmBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390) Better
Bluetooth Version—5.2
USB Dongle—Jabra Link 390
Multipoint—Yes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)
Wireless Range—30 m
Certifications—Microsoft Teams (variant), Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco, Avaya, Alcatel-Lucent, Unify, Amazon Chime, MFi, Google Fast Pair
Paired Devices—8
Bluetooth Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP
USB AudioYes—
Cable Length—1.2 m
Google Fast PairYesYes (Android)

Controls & App

Studio ProEvolve2 55
Controls"b" button, volume rocker, multi-function button—
Management SoftwareBeats appJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress
Voice AssistantHey Siri—
IT Remote Management—Jabra Xpress
Firmware UpdatesOver the air—

In the Box

Studio ProEvolve2 55
In the BoxHeadphones, carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm cableHeadset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent)
Warranty—2 years
Carry CaseYes (carrying case)Yes (carry pouch)

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 55, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Studio Pro for mixed Apple and Android users.
  • Choose Evolve2 55 for all-day light wear.

Pros and Cons

Studio Pro

PROS

  • Fully adaptive ANC and Transparency
  • USB-C lossless and 3.5 mm input
  • Works well with Apple and Android
  • Fast Fuel: 10 min = up to 4 h

CONS

  • 24 h with ANC on
  • Codec support not detailed on the product page

Evolve2 55

PROS

  • Light at 130 g (stereo)
  • ANC and busylight
  • Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint
  • Many certifications, incl. Zoom and Google Meet

CONS

  • Shorter battery: up to 16 h talk
  • Smaller 28 mm speakers

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Quick Verdict

  • Studio Pro 6.8Leads in Battery & Charging
  • Evolve2 55 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range