Evolve2 30 SE vs H390 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 30 SE vs H390 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Editor's pick
Jabra Evolve2 30 SE
Evolve2 30 SE
Logitech H390
H390

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)
Connect
Wired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)
Certified
Microsoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, Citrix
H390

The Logitech H390 is a long-running wired USB headset. It has 30 mm drivers, a bi-directional noise-cancelling mic on a rotating boom, and inline volume and mute controls.

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Best For
Students
Style
On-ear headband
Weight
197 g
ANC
None
Mics
1
Boom Mic
Yes (rotating boom)
Connect
Wired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cable
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 30 SE8.8/10 Leads
  • H3908.3/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 30 SE7.8/10 Leads
  • H3907.1/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.7/10
  • H3909.8/10 Leads

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.3/10 Leads
  • H3908.0/10

Why Evolve2 30 SE Beats H390 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 30 SE beats H390

  • Better certification & controls: 9.3 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better voice & mic clarity: 7.8 vs 7.1 out of 10
  • Sensitivity: 115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz vs 94 dBV/Pa ±3 dB
  • Microphones: 2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM) vs 1

Why H390 beats Evolve2 30 SE

  • Driver Size: 30 mm vs 28 mm
  • Microphone Setup: Bi-directional noise-cancelling, 100 Hz - 10 kHz vs 1 analog MEMS and 1 analog ECM
  • Cable Length: 1.9 m vs 1.5 m

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

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 30 SEH390
Best ForDesk workersStudents
Wearing StyleOn-ear headband (stereo or mono)On-ear headband
VariantsStereo, Mono; USB-A, USB-C, USB-C/A; MS and UC—

Design & Build

Evolve2 30 SEH390
Weight125 g197 g
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatheretteLeatherette, padded, swivel-mounted
Headband—Adjustable, padded
Dimensions179 x 136 x 54 mm (stereo)171 x 151 x 68 mm

Audio

Evolve2 30 SEH390
Driver Size28 mm30 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz Better94 dBV/Pa ±3 dB
Stereo / MonoStereo or mono (variants)Stereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak mode)—
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeTone 2.0—

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 30 SEH390
Noise CancellingNoneNone

Microphone

Evolve2 30 SEH390
Microphones2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM) Better1
Microphone Setup1 analog MEMS and 1 analog ECMBi-directional noise-cancelling, 100 Hz - 10 kHz Better
Call Noise Reduction—Yes (noise-cancelling mic)
Boom MicYes (boom arm)Yes (rotating boom)
Mute Control—Inline mic mute
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency Response—100 Hz - 10 kHz
Mic Pickup Pattern—Bi-directional
Open Office CertifiedYes—

Connectivity

Evolve2 30 SEH390
ConnectionWired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)Wired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cable
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, Citrix—
USB Audio—Yes
Cable Length1.5 m1.9 m Better

Controls & App

Evolve2 30 SEH390
ControlsCall control unitInline volume +/-, mic mute
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress—
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 30 SEH390
In the BoxHeadset, protective bag, user documents—
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (felt pouch)—

Identifiers

Evolve2 30 SEH390
Model Number—A00146

Compatibility

Evolve2 30 SEH390
OS Compatibility—Windows, macOS, ChromeOS

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 30 SE, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Evolve2 30 SE for desk workers.
  • Choose H390 for students.

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

H390

PROS

  • Noise-cancelling boom mic
  • Inline volume and mute
  • USB-A or USB-C
  • Long 1.9 m cable

CONS

  • No ANC or wireless
  • No certification listed on the spec page

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 30 SE 8.8Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Certification & Controls
  • H390 8.3Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics