QuietComfort vs Evolve2 30 SE Comparison

Compare QuietComfort vs Evolve2 30 SE side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Bose QuietComfort
QuietComfort
Editor's pick
Jabra Evolve2 30 SE
Evolve2 30 SE

At a Glance

QuietComfort

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones replaced the QuietComfort 45. They are an around-ear ANC headphone with protein leather cushions and a hard carry case.

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Best For
Travellers on a mid budget
Style
Over-ear (around-ear)
Weight
236 g
ANC
Active noise cancelling
Mics
—
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
24 h
Connect
Bluetooth
Certified
—
Evolve2 30 SE

The Jabra Evolve2 30 SE is a wired USB headset for desk work. It has 28 mm speakers, two microphones (one analog MEMS and one analog ECM), a boom arm and a busylight.

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Best For
Desk workers
Style
On-ear headband (stereo or mono)
Weight
125 g
ANC
None
Mics
2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)
Boom Mic
Yes (boom arm)
Talk Time
—
Connect
Wired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)
Certified
Microsoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, Citrix

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • QuietComfort6.6/10
  • Evolve2 30 SE8.8/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • QuietComfort4.0/10
  • Evolve2 30 SE7.8/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • QuietComfort8.9/10
  • Evolve2 30 SE9.7/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • QuietComfort8.0/10
  • Evolve2 30 SE—

Battery & Charging

  • QuietComfort6.5/10
  • Evolve2 30 SE—

Certification & Controls

  • QuietComfort—
  • Evolve2 30 SE9.3/10

Why QuietComfort Beats Evolve2 30 SE (and Vice Versa)

Why QuietComfort beats Evolve2 30 SE

  • Materials: Metal, plastic, protein leather vs Leatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel
  • Connection: Bluetooth vs Wired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)

Why Evolve2 30 SE beats QuietComfort

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 7.8 vs 4.0 out of 10
  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.7 vs 8.9 out of 10
  • Weight: 125 g vs 236 g
  • Boom Mic: Yes (boom arm) vs No

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

Full Specifications

General

QuietComfortEvolve2 30 SE
Best ForTravellers on a mid budgetDesk workers
Wearing StyleOver-ear (around-ear)On-ear headband (stereo or mono)
Variants—Stereo, Mono; USB-A, USB-C, USB-C/A; MS and UC

Design & Build

QuietComfortEvolve2 30 SE
Weight236 g125 g Better
MaterialsMetal, plastic, protein leather BetterLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel
Ear CushionsProtein leather, removableLeatherette
HeadbandAdjustable—
Dimensions195 x 157 x 80 mm179 x 136 x 54 mm (stereo)

Audio

QuietComfortEvolve2 30 SE
Driver Size—28 mm
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak)
Sensitivity—115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo or mono (variants)
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)—100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak mode)
Hearing Protection—Jabra SafeTone 2.0

Noise Cancelling

QuietComfortEvolve2 30 SE
Noise CancellingActive noise cancellingNone
Active Noise CancellingYes—
Transparency ModeYes (Aware Mode)—

Microphone

QuietComfortEvolve2 30 SE
Microphones—2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)
Microphone Setup—1 analog MEMS and 1 analog ECM
Boom MicNoYes (boom arm) Better
Busylight—Yes
Open Office Certified—Yes

Battery & Charging

QuietComfortEvolve2 30 SE
Talk Time24 h—
Charging Time2.5 h—
Charging PortUSB—

Connectivity

QuietComfortEvolve2 30 SE
ConnectionBluetooth BetterWired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)
Certifications—Microsoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, Citrix
Low-Latency ModeNot recommended for gaming (Bose)—
Cable Length—1.5 m

Controls & App

QuietComfortEvolve2 30 SE
Controls—Call control unit
Management SoftwareBose appJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress
Voice AssistantPhone's native assistant via multi-function button—
Teams / Call Button—Yes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)
IT Remote Management—Jabra Xpress

In the Box

QuietComfortEvolve2 30 SE
In the Box—Headset, protective bag, user documents
Warranty—2 years
Carry CaseYes (hard carry case)Yes (felt pouch)

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 30 SE, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose QuietComfort for travellers on a mid budget.
  • Choose Evolve2 30 SE for desk workers.

Pros and Cons

QuietComfort

PROS

  • Bose active noise cancelling
  • Lighter than the QC Ultra
  • Hard carry case
  • Protein leather cushions

CONS

  • 24 h battery is below most rivals here
  • Bluetooth version and codecs not listed on the page we checked

Evolve2 30 SE

PROS

  • Light at 125 g (stereo)
  • Boom arm and busylight
  • USB-A, USB-C or USB-C/A variants
  • Teams version available

CONS

  • No ANC
  • Wired only

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Quick Verdict

  • QuietComfort 6.6No outright category lead
  • Evolve2 30 SE 8.8Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics