QuietComfort vs Evolve2 55 Comparison
Compare QuietComfort vs Evolve2 55 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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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.
- 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 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).
- 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
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Certification & Controls
Why QuietComfort Beats Evolve2 55 (and Vice Versa)
Why QuietComfort beats Evolve2 55
- Materials: Metal, plastic, protein leather vs Leatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel
- Talk Time: 24 h vs 16 h
- Charging Time: 2.5 h vs Up to 120 min
Why Evolve2 55 beats QuietComfort
- 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 236 g
- Connection: Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390) vs Bluetooth
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| QuietComfort | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Travellers on a mid budget | All-day light wear |
| Wearing Style | Over-ear (around-ear) | On-ear headband |
| Variants | — | Stereo, Mono; MS (Teams) and UC |
Design & Build
| QuietComfort | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 236 g | 130 g Better |
| Materials | Metal, plastic, protein leather Better | Leatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel |
| Ear Cushions | Protein leather, removable | Leatherette |
| Headband | Adjustable | — |
| Dimensions | 195 x 157 x 80 mm | 185 x 65 x 175 mm |
Audio
| QuietComfort | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | — | 28 mm |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo | Stereo 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
| QuietComfort | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Active noise cancelling | ANC |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Aware Mode) | — |
Microphone
| QuietComfort | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | — | 4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS) |
| Microphone Setup | — | 2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo) |
| Boom Mic | No | — |
| Busylight | — | Yes |
| Mic Frequency Response | — | Analog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz |
Battery & Charging
| QuietComfort | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 24 h Better | 16 h |
| Charging Time | 2.5 h Better | Up to 120 min |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes (up to 50% after 30 min) |
| Charging Stand | — | Desk stand (SKU dependent) |
| Music Time | — | 15 h |
| Charging Port | USB | USB-C |
| Talk Time (ANC On) | — | 10 h |
| Music Time (ANC Off) | — | 18 h |
Connectivity
| QuietComfort | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, 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 |
| Low-Latency Mode | Not recommended for gaming (Bose) | — |
| Paired Devices | — | 8 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2 m |
| Google Fast Pair | — | Yes (Android) |
Controls & App
| QuietComfort | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Management Software | Bose app | Jabra Direct, Jabra Xpress |
| Voice Assistant | Phone's native assistant via multi-function button | — |
| IT Remote Management | — | Jabra Xpress |
In the Box
| QuietComfort | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | — | Headset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent) |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Carry Case | Yes (hard carry case) | Yes (carry pouch) |
Takeaways
- Our pick: Evolve2 55, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
- Choose QuietComfort for travellers on a mid budget.
- Choose Evolve2 55 for all-day light wear.
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 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
- QuietComfort 6.6Leads in Battery & Charging
- Evolve2 55 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range