Evolve2 30 SE vs BH76 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 30 SE vs BH76 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
Yealink BH76 Bluetooth headset in black and light gray
BH76

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
BH76

The Yealink BH76 is an over-ear Bluetooth headset with hybrid ANC, 35 mm speakers and five microphones (one directional ECM and four MEMS) on a retractable mic arm.

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Best For
Long days on calls
Style
Over-ear headband (stereo)
Weight
208 g
ANC
Hybrid ANC
Mics
5
Boom Mic
Yes (retractable mic arm)
Talk Time
35 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C dongle (BT51-A/BT51-C)
Certified
Microsoft Teams (Teams SKUs), UC

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 30 SE8.8/10
  • BH769.0/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 30 SE7.8/10
  • BH768.0/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.7/10
  • BH7610.0/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • BH769.1/10

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 30 SE—
  • BH768.6/10

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 30 SE9.3/10
  • BH769.3/10

Why Evolve2 30 SE Beats BH76 (and Vice Versa)

Why BH76 beats Evolve2 30 SE

  • Driver Size: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • Sensitivity: 117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz vs 115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz
  • Hearing Protection: EN50332 vs Jabra SafeTone 2.0
  • Microphones: 5 vs 2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)
  • Connection: Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C dongle (BT51-A/BT51-C) 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 SEBH76
Best ForDesk workersLong days on calls
Wearing StyleOn-ear headband (stereo or mono)Over-ear headband (stereo)
VariantsStereo, Mono; USB-A, USB-C, USB-C/A; MS and UCTeams or UC; Black or Light Gray; USB-A or USB-C dongle; with or without charging stand

Design & Build

Evolve2 30 SEBH76
Weight125 g208 g
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatherette—
Colors—Black, Light Gray
Dimensions179 x 136 x 54 mm (stereo)—

Audio

Evolve2 30 SEBH76
Driver Size28 mm35 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak)
Bluetooth Codecs—SBC
Sensitivity115 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz117 dB @ 1 mW / 1 kHz Better
Stereo / MonoStereo or mono (variants)Stereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 12 kHz (speak mode)100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode)
Hearing ProtectionJabra SafeTone 2.0EN50332 Better

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 30 SEBH76
Noise CancellingNoneHybrid ANC
Active Noise Cancelling—Yes
ANC Levels—3 levels

Microphone

Evolve2 30 SEBH76
Microphones2 (1 analog MEMS + 1 analog ECM)5 Better
Microphone Setup1 analog MEMS and 1 analog ECM1 directional analog ECM + 4 analog MEMS
Call Noise Reduction—Acoustic Shield (5 mics)
Boom MicYes (boom arm)Yes (retractable mic arm)
BusylightYesYes (dual-side)
Mic Frequency Response—100 Hz - 8 kHz
Open Office CertifiedYes—

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 30 SEBH76
Talk Time—35 h
Charging Time—2 h (cable), 3 h (wireless stand)
Charging Stand—BHC76 wireless charging stand (optional/bundle)
Music Time—40 h
Charging Port—USB-C
Standby Time—360 h
Wireless Charging—Yes (optional BHC76 Qi stand)

Connectivity

Evolve2 30 SEBH76
ConnectionWired USB-A or USB-C (USB-C/A SKUs)Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C dongle (BT51-A/BT51-C) Better
Bluetooth Version—5.2
USB Dongle—BT51-A / BT51-C
Multipoint—Yes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)
Wireless Range—45 m
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (variant), Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, Unify, Mitel, CitrixMicrosoft Teams (Teams SKUs), UC
Paired Devices—8
Bluetooth Profiles—HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, SPP
Cable Length1.5 m—

Controls & App

Evolve2 30 SEBH76
ControlsCall control unit—
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra XpressYMCS remote management
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED)—
IT Remote ManagementJabra XpressYMCS

In the Box

Evolve2 30 SEBH76
In the BoxHeadset, protective bag, user documentsBH76 headset, BT51 USB dongle, 1.2 m USB cable, drawstring bag, quick start guide
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (felt pouch)Yes (drawstring bag)

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between Evolve2 30 SE and BH76, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Evolve2 30 SE for desk workers.
  • Choose BH76 for long days on calls.

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

BH76

PROS

  • Up to 35 h talk time
  • Hybrid ANC
  • 5 mics on a retractable arm
  • 45 m range, multipoint

CONS

  • 208 g
  • Fewer platform certifications than Jabra or Logitech

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 30 SE 8.8No outright category lead
  • BH76 9.0Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics