Evolve2 55 vs H390 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 55 vs H390 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Jabra Evolve2 55
Evolve2 55
Logitech H390
H390

At a Glance

Evolve2 55

The Jabra Evolve2 55 is a lightweight on-ear wireless headset. The stereo version weighs 130 g and has 28 mm speakers, ANC and four microphones (two analog and two digital MEMS).

Best For
All-day light wear
Style
On-ear headband
Weight
130 g
ANC
ANC
Mics
4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS)
Boom Mic
—
Talk Time
16 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390)
Certified
Microsoft Teams (variant), Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco, Avaya, Alcatel-Lucent, Unify, Amazon Chime, MFi, Google Fast Pair
H390

The Logitech H390 is a long-running wired USB headset. It has 30 mm drivers, a bi-directional noise-cancelling mic on a rotating boom, and inline volume and mute controls.

Best For
Students
Style
On-ear headband
Weight
197 g
ANC
None
Mics
1
Boom Mic
Yes (rotating boom)
Talk Time
—
Connect
Wired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cable
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 558.7/10 Leads
  • H3908.3/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 558.3/10 Leads
  • H3907.1/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 559.7/10
  • H3909.8/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 558.6/10
  • H390—

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 556.3/10
  • H390—

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 5510.0/10 Leads
  • H3908.0/10

Why Evolve2 55 Beats H390 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 55 beats H390

  • Better certification & controls: 10.0 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.3 vs 7.1 out of 10
  • Microphones: 4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS) vs 1
  • Mic Frequency Response: Analog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz vs 100 Hz - 10 kHz
  • Connection: Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390) vs Wired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cable

Why H390 beats Evolve2 55

  • Driver Size: 30 mm vs 28 mm
  • Microphone Setup: Bi-directional noise-cancelling, 100 Hz - 10 kHz vs 2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)
  • Cable Length: 1.9 m vs 1.2 m

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

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 55H390
Best ForAll-day light wearStudents
Wearing StyleOn-ear headbandOn-ear headband
VariantsStereo, Mono; MS (Teams) and UC—

Design & Build

Evolve2 55H390
Weight130 g197 g
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatheretteLeatherette, padded, swivel-mounted
Headband—Adjustable, padded
Dimensions185 x 65 x 175 mm171 x 151 x 68 mm

Audio

Evolve2 55H390
Driver Size28 mm30 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC—
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—94 dBV/Pa ±3 dB
Stereo / MonoStereo or mono (variants)Stereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak mode)—
Hearing ProtectionPeakStop, Jabra SafeTone, EU Noise at Work, G616—

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 55H390
Noise CancellingANCNone
Active Noise CancellingYes—

Microphone

Evolve2 55H390
Microphones4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS) Better1
Microphone Setup2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)Bi-directional noise-cancelling, 100 Hz - 10 kHz Better
Call Noise Reduction—Yes (noise-cancelling mic)
Boom Mic—Yes (rotating boom)
Mute Control—Inline mic mute
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz Better100 Hz - 10 kHz
Mic Pickup Pattern—Bi-directional

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 55H390
Talk Time16 h—
Charging TimeUp to 120 min—
Fast ChargingYes (up to 50% after 30 min)—
Charging StandDesk stand (SKU dependent)—
Music Time15 h—
Charging PortUSB-C—
Talk Time (ANC On)10 h—
Music Time (ANC Off)18 h—

Connectivity

Evolve2 55H390
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390) BetterWired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cable
Bluetooth Version5.2—
USB DongleJabra Link 390—
MultipointYes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)—
Wireless Range30 m—
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (variant), Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco, Avaya, Alcatel-Lucent, Unify, Amazon Chime, MFi, Google Fast Pair—
Paired Devices8—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP—
USB Audio—Yes
Cable Length1.2 m1.9 m Better
Google Fast PairYes (Android)—

Controls & App

Evolve2 55H390
Controls—Inline volume +/-, mic mute
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 55H390
In the BoxHeadset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent)—
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (carry pouch)—

Identifiers

Evolve2 55H390
Model Number—A00146

Compatibility

Evolve2 55H390
OS Compatibility—Windows, macOS, ChromeOS

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 55, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Evolve2 55 for all-day light wear.
  • Choose H390 for students.

Pros and Cons

Evolve2 55

PROS

  • Light at 130 g (stereo)
  • ANC and busylight
  • Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint
  • Many certifications, incl. Zoom and Google Meet

CONS

  • Shorter battery: up to 16 h talk
  • Smaller 28 mm speakers

H390

PROS

  • Noise-cancelling boom mic
  • Inline volume and mute
  • USB-A or USB-C
  • Long 1.9 m cable

CONS

  • No ANC or wireless
  • No certification listed on the spec page

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 55 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Certification & Controls
  • H390 8.3Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics