Evolve2 30 SE vs Momentum 4 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 30 SE vs Momentum 4 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
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Momentum 4

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
Momentum 4

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless is an over-ear headphone with 42 mm dynamic drivers, hybrid adaptive ANC and support for SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive.

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Best For
Long trips
Style
Over-ear (around-the-ear)
Weight
—
ANC
Hybrid adaptive ANC
Mics
4 (2 per side)
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
60 h
Connect
—
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 30 SE8.8/10 Leads
  • Momentum 47.5/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 30 SE7.8/10 Leads
  • Momentum 46.0/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.7/10
  • Momentum 4—

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • Momentum 48.5/10

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • Momentum 49.6/10

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.3/10
  • Momentum 4—

Why Evolve2 30 SE Beats Momentum 4 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 30 SE beats Momentum 4

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 7.8 vs 6.0 out of 10
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak) vs 6 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 Momentum 4 beats Evolve2 30 SE

  • Driver Size: 42 mm vs 28 mm
  • Microphones: 4 (2 per side) 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 SEMomentum 4
Best ForDesk workersLong trips
Wearing StyleOn-ear headband (stereo or mono)Over-ear (around-the-ear)
VariantsStereo, Mono; USB-A, USB-C, USB-C/A; MS and UC—

Design & Build

Evolve2 30 SEMomentum 4
Weight125 g—
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatherette—
Colors—Black, White, Graphite, Brown, Teal, Copper, Denim
Dimensions179 x 136 x 54 mm (stereo)—

Audio

Evolve2 30 SEMomentum 4
Driver Size28 mm42 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak) Better6 Hz - 22 kHz
Bluetooth Codecs—SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Driver Type—Dynamic
Impedance—470 Ω
Sensitivity115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz Better106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS)
Wired Listening—Yes (3.5 mm / 2.5 mm audio cable included)
Stereo / MonoStereo or mono (variants)Stereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak mode)—
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeTone 2.0—

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 30 SEMomentum 4
Noise CancellingNoneHybrid adaptive ANC
Active Noise Cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes

Microphone

Evolve2 30 SEMomentum 4
Microphones2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)4 (2 per side) Better
Microphone Setup1 analog MEMS and 1 analog ECMMEMS, 2 per side (beamforming)
Call Noise Reduction—Beamforming
Boom MicYes (boom arm) BetterNo
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency Response—50 Hz - 10 kHz
Mic Pickup Pattern—2 mics per side, beamforming
Open Office CertifiedYes—

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 30 SEMomentum 4
Talk Time—60 h
Charging Time—2 h
Fast Charging—Yes (5 min = up to 4 h)
Music Time—60 h
Charging Port—USB-C
Battery Capacity—700 mAh

Connectivity

Evolve2 30 SEMomentum 4
ConnectionWired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)—
Bluetooth Version—5.2
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, Citrix—
Bluetooth Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
Cable Length1.5 m—

Controls & App

Evolve2 30 SEMomentum 4
ControlsCall control unit—
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress—
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 30 SEMomentum 4
In the BoxHeadset, protective bag, user documentsHeadphones, carry case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm / 2.5 mm audio cable, airplane adapter
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (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 Momentum 4 for long trips.

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

Momentum 4

PROS

  • Up to 60 h with ANC on
  • Hybrid adaptive ANC
  • aptX and aptX Adaptive support
  • 42 mm drivers

CONS

  • Weight and multipoint not listed on the spec page we checked
  • No LDAC

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 30 SE 8.8Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity
  • Momentum 4 7.5No outright category lead