Evolve2 30 SE vs WH-CH720N Comparison

Compare Evolve2 30 SE vs WH-CH720N 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
Sony WH-CH720N wireless noise canceling headphones in black
WH-CH720N

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
WH-CH720N

The Sony WH-CH720N is Sony's lower-priced noise cancelling headphone. At 192 g it is one of the lightest over-ear models in this group, and it uses 30 mm drivers with SBC and AAC.

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Best For
Budget buyers
Style
Over-ear
Weight
192 g
ANC
Active noise canceling (ANC)
Mics
—
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
35 h
Connect
Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 30 SE8.8/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N7.0/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 30 SE7.8/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N4.0/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.7/10
  • WH-CH720N10.0/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • WH-CH720N6.8/10

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • WH-CH720N8.1/10

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.3/10
  • WH-CH720N—

Why Evolve2 30 SE Beats WH-CH720N (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 30 SE beats WH-CH720N

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 7.8 vs 4.0 out of 10
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak) vs 7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
  • Sensitivity: 115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz vs 108 dB/mW (on)
  • Boom Mic: Yes (boom arm) vs No
  • Cable Length: 1.5 m vs 1.2 m

Why WH-CH720N beats Evolve2 30 SE

  • Driver Size: 30 mm vs 28 mm
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable 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 SEWH-CH720N
Best ForDesk workersBudget buyers
Wearing StyleOn-ear headband (stereo or mono)Over-ear
VariantsStereo, Mono; USB-A, USB-C, USB-C/A; MS and UC—

Design & Build

Evolve2 30 SEWH-CH720N
Weight125 g192 g
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatherette—
Dimensions179 x 136 x 54 mm (stereo)—

Audio

Evolve2 30 SEWH-CH720N
Driver Size28 mm30 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak) Better7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
Bluetooth Codecs—SBC, AAC
Driver Type—Dynamic
Impedance—325 Ω
Sensitivity115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz Better108 dB/mW (on)
Wired Listening—Yes (1.2 m 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 SEWH-CH720N
Noise CancellingNoneActive noise canceling (ANC)
Active Noise Cancelling—Yes
Transparency Mode—Yes (Ambient Sound Mode)

Microphone

Evolve2 30 SEWH-CH720N
Microphones2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)—
Microphone Setup1 analog MEMS and 1 analog ECM—
Boom MicYes (boom arm) BetterNo
BusylightYes—
Open Office CertifiedYes—

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 30 SEWH-CH720N
Talk Time—35 h
Charging Time—3.5 h
Fast Charging—Yes (3 min = 60 min; 10 min = 4.5 h)
Music Time—35 h
Charging Port—USB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—35 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—50 h

Connectivity

Evolve2 30 SEWH-CH720N
ConnectionWired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable Better
Bluetooth Version—5.2
Wireless Range—10 m
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, Citrix—
Bluetooth Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Cable Length1.5 m Better1.2 m

Controls & App

Evolve2 30 SEWH-CH720N
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 SEWH-CH720N
In the BoxHeadset, protective bag, user documentsConnection cable, USB cable
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (felt pouch)—

Identifiers

Evolve2 30 SEWH-CH720N
Model Number—WH-CH720N

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 30 SE, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Evolve2 30 SE for desk workers.
  • Choose WH-CH720N for budget buyers.

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

WH-CH720N

PROS

  • Very light at 192 g
  • Up to 35 h with ANC (50 h off)
  • Quick charge: 3 min = 60 min
  • Ambient Sound Mode

CONS

  • SBC and AAC only
  • Simpler ANC than the flagships

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 30 SE 8.8Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity
  • WH-CH720N 7.0Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics