Evolve2 30 SE vs Zone Wireless 2 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 30 SE vs Zone Wireless 2 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
Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Zone Wireless 2

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
Zone Wireless 2

The Logitech Zone Wireless 2 is an over-ear wireless headset with ANC, 40 mm drivers and five MEMS microphones shared between ANC and calls, with Advanced Call Clarity for noise removal.

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Best For
Multi-platform offices
Style
Over-ear headband
Weight
230 g
ANC
Active noise cancelling (ANC)
Mics
5
Boom Mic
—
Talk Time
18 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver version), audio over USB-C cable
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent)

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 30 SE8.8/10
  • Zone Wireless 28.8/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 30 SE7.8/10
  • Zone Wireless 28.5/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.7/10
  • Zone Wireless 29.7/10

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • Zone Wireless 29.0/10

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • Zone Wireless 26.4/10

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.3/10
  • Zone Wireless 210.0/10 Leads

Why Evolve2 30 SE Beats Zone Wireless 2 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 30 SE beats Zone Wireless 2

  • Weight: 125 g vs 230 g

Why Zone Wireless 2 beats Evolve2 30 SE

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.5 vs 7.8 out of 10
  • Better certification & controls: 10.0 vs 9.3 out of 10
  • Driver Size: 40 mm vs 28 mm
  • Sensitivity: 116 dB ±3 dB @ 1 kHz vs 115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz
  • Hearing Protection: EN 50332, ADA hearing aid compatible, G616 vs Jabra SafeTone 2.0
  • Microphones: 5 vs 2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)

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

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
Best ForDesk workersMulti-platform offices
Wearing StyleOn-ear headband (stereo or mono)Over-ear headband
VariantsStereo, Mono; USB-A, USB-C, USB-C/A; MS and UCTeams or UC; with receiver or native Bluetooth; Graphite, Off-white, Rose

Design & Build

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
Weight125 g Better230 g
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatherette—
Colors—Graphite, Off-white, Rose
Dimensions179 x 136 x 54 mm (stereo)184 x 179 x 70 mm

Audio

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
Driver Size28 mm40 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (talk)
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz116 dB ±3 dB @ 1 kHz Better
Wired Listening—Yes (audio over the USB-C cable)
Stereo / MonoStereo or mono (variants)Stereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak mode)—
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeTone 2.0EN 50332, ADA hearing aid compatible, G616 Better

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
Noise CancellingNoneActive noise cancelling (ANC)
Active Noise Cancelling—Yes

Microphone

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
Microphones2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)5 Better
Microphone Setup1 analog MEMS and 1 analog ECM5 omni-directional MEMS (ANC and calls), 100 Hz - 8 kHz
Call Noise Reduction—Yes (Advanced Call Clarity)
Boom MicYes (boom arm)—
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency Response—100 Hz - 8 kHz
Open Office CertifiedYes—

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
Talk Time—18 h
Charging Time—2 h
Fast Charging—Yes (5 min = up to 1 h talk)
Music Time—22 h
Charging Port—USB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—15 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—40 h

Connectivity

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
ConnectionWired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)Bluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver version), audio over USB-C cable Better
Bluetooth Version—5.2
USB Dongle—USB-C receiver + USB-A adapter (receiver version)
Wireless Range—50 m
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, CitrixMicrosoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent)
USB Audio—Yes
Cable Length1.5 m1.5 m

Controls & App

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
ControlsCall control unit—
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra XpressLogi Tune
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
In the BoxHeadset, protective bag, user documents—
Warranty2 years2-year limited
Carry CaseYes (felt pouch)—

Identifiers

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
Model Number—981-001310 (Graphite, UC, with receiver)

Compatibility

Evolve2 30 SEZone Wireless 2
OS Compatibility—Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, Android

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between Evolve2 30 SE and Zone Wireless 2, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Evolve2 30 SE for desk workers.
  • Choose Zone Wireless 2 for multi-platform offices.

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

Zone Wireless 2

PROS

  • Certified for Teams, Zoom, Meet and Voice
  • ANC with 5 MEMS mics
  • Up to 50 m range
  • Quick charge: 5 min = 1 h talk

CONS

  • 15 h talk time with ANC on
  • 230 g

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 30 SE 8.8No outright category lead
  • Zone Wireless 2 8.8Leads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Certification & Controls