Evolve2 30 SE vs Accentum Plus Comparison
Compare Evolve2 30 SE vs Accentum Plus side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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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.
- 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
Accentum Plus
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless sits below the Momentum 4. It has hybrid adaptive ANC, 37 mm drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive.
- Best For
- Android users
- Style
- Over-ear (around-the-ear)
- Weight
- 227 g
- ANC
- Hybrid adaptive ANC
- Mics
- 2
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 50 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux
- Certified
- —
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Certification & Controls
Why Evolve2 30 SE Beats Accentum Plus (and Vice Versa)
Why Evolve2 30 SE beats Accentum Plus
- Better voice & mic clarity: 7.8 vs 5.5 out of 10
- Weight: 125 g vs 227 g
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak) vs 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- Sensitivity: 115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz vs 106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS)
- Boom Mic: Yes (boom arm) vs No
Why Accentum Plus beats Evolve2 30 SE
- Driver Size: 37 mm vs 28 mm
- Connection: Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux 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 SE | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Desk workers | Android users |
| Wearing Style | On-ear headband (stereo or mono) | Over-ear (around-the-ear) |
| Variants | Stereo, Mono; USB-A, USB-C, USB-C/A; MS and UC | — |
Design & Build
| Evolve2 30 SE | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 125 g Better | 227 g |
| Materials | Leatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel | — |
| Ear Cushions | Leatherette | — |
| Colors | — | Black, White |
| Dimensions | 179 x 136 x 54 mm (stereo) | 165 x 195 x 48 mm (folded flat) |
Audio
| Evolve2 30 SE | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 28 mm | 37 mm Better |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak) Better | 10 Hz - 22 kHz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive |
| Driver Type | — | Dynamic |
| Impedance | — | 560 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz Better | 106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS) |
| Wired Listening | — | Yes (aux cable included) |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo or mono (variants) | Stereo |
| Speaker Bandwidth (Calls) | 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak mode) | — |
| Hearing Protection | Jabra SafeTone 2.0 | — |
Noise Cancelling
| Evolve2 30 SE | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | None | Hybrid adaptive ANC |
| Active Noise Cancelling | — | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
Microphone
| Evolve2 30 SE | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM) | 2 |
| Microphone Setup | 1 analog MEMS and 1 analog ECM | 2 MEMS mics, beamforming |
| Call Noise Reduction | — | Beamforming |
| Boom Mic | Yes (boom arm) Better | No |
| Busylight | Yes | — |
| Mic Frequency Response | — | 50 Hz - 8 kHz |
| Mic Pickup Pattern | — | Beamforming |
| Open Office Certified | Yes | — |
Battery & Charging
| Evolve2 30 SE | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | — | 50 h |
| Charging Time | — | 3.5 h |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes (10 min = 5 h) |
| Music Time | — | 50 h |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Battery Capacity | — | 800 mAh |
Connectivity
| Evolve2 30 SE | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Wired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs) | Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux Better |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.2 |
| Certifications | Microsoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, Citrix | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | — |
Controls & App
| Evolve2 30 SE | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Call control unit | — |
| Management Software | Jabra Direct, Jabra Xpress | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Teams / Call Button | Yes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED) | — |
| IT Remote Management | Jabra Xpress | — |
In the Box
| Evolve2 30 SE | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | Headset, protective bag, user documents | Headphones, USB-C cable, carry case, auxiliary cable, quick guide |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Carry Case | Yes (felt pouch) | Yes (carry case) |
Takeaways
- Our pick: Evolve2 30 SE, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
- Choose Evolve2 30 SE for desk workers.
- Choose Accentum Plus for android users.
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
Accentum Plus
PROS
- Up to 50 h with ANC
- Hybrid adaptive ANC
- aptX Adaptive support
- Light at 227 g, folds flat
CONS
- Only 2 microphones
- No LDAC
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Quick Verdict
- Evolve2 30 SE 8.8Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity
- Accentum Plus 7.9Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics