Evolve2 30 SE vs Evolve2 55 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 30 SE vs Evolve2 55 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Jabra Evolve2 30 SE
Evolve2 30 SE
Jabra Evolve2 55
Evolve2 55

At a Glance

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
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

  • Evolve2 30 SE8.8/10 Leads
  • Evolve2 558.7/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 30 SE7.8/10
  • Evolve2 558.3/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.7/10
  • Evolve2 559.7/10

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • Evolve2 558.6/10

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • Evolve2 556.3/10

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.3/10
  • Evolve2 5510.0/10 Leads

Why Evolve2 30 SE Beats Evolve2 55 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 30 SE beats Evolve2 55

  • Cable Length: 1.5 m vs 1.2 m

Why Evolve2 55 beats Evolve2 30 SE

  • Better certification & controls: 10.0 vs 9.3 out of 10
  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.3 vs 7.8 out of 10
  • Speaker Bandwidth (Calls): 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak mode) vs 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak mode)
  • Hearing Protection: PeakStop, Jabra SafeTone, EU Noise at Work, G616 vs Jabra SafeTone 2.0
  • Microphones: 4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS) vs 2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)
  • Connection: Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390) vs Wired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)

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

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 30 SEEvolve2 55
Best ForDesk workersAll-day light wear
Wearing StyleOn-ear headband (stereo or mono)On-ear headband
VariantsStereo, Mono; USB-A, USB-C, USB-C/A; MS and UCStereo, Mono; MS (Teams) and UC

Design & Build

Evolve2 30 SEEvolve2 55
Weight125 g130 g
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steelLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel
Ear CushionsLeatheretteLeatherette
Dimensions179 x 136 x 54 mm (stereo)185 x 65 x 175 mm

Audio

Evolve2 30 SEEvolve2 55
Driver Size28 mm28 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak)
Bluetooth Codecs—AAC, SBC
Sensitivity115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz—
Stereo / MonoStereo or mono (variants)Stereo or mono (variants)
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak mode)150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak mode) Better
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeTone 2.0PeakStop, Jabra SafeTone, EU Noise at Work, G616 Better

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 30 SEEvolve2 55
Noise CancellingNoneANC
Active Noise Cancelling—Yes

Microphone

Evolve2 30 SEEvolve2 55
Microphones2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS) Better
Microphone Setup1 analog MEMS and 1 analog ECM2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)
Boom MicYes (boom arm)—
BusylightYesYes
Mic Frequency Response—Analog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz
Open Office CertifiedYes—

Battery & Charging

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Talk Time—16 h
Charging Time—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-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—10 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—18 h

Connectivity

Evolve2 30 SEEvolve2 55
ConnectionWired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)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
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, CitrixMicrosoft 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
Cable Length1.5 m Better1.2 m
Google Fast Pair—Yes (Android)

Controls & App

Evolve2 30 SEEvolve2 55
ControlsCall control unit—
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra XpressJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
IT Remote ManagementJabra XpressJabra Xpress

In the Box

Evolve2 30 SEEvolve2 55
In the BoxHeadset, protective bag, user documentsHeadset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent)
Warranty2 years2 years
Carry CaseYes (felt pouch)Yes (carry pouch)

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between Evolve2 30 SE and Evolve2 55, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Evolve2 30 SE for desk workers.
  • Choose Evolve2 55 for all-day light wear.

Pros and Cons

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

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

  • Evolve2 30 SE 8.8Best overallNo outright category lead
  • Evolve2 55 8.7Leads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Certification & Controls