Evolve2 55 vs Blackwire 3320 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 55 vs Blackwire 3320 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Editor's pick
Jabra Evolve2 55
Evolve2 55
Poly Blackwire 3320
Blackwire 3320

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).

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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
Blackwire 3320

The Poly Blackwire 3320 is a wired stereo on-ear headset. It has 32 mm speakers, a noise-cancelling boom mic that rotates 280°, and an inline control with a Teams button on the Teams version.

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Best For
Desk users
Style
On-ear stereo headband
Weight
131 g
ANC
None
Mics
1
Boom Mic
Yes (flexible boom, 280° rotation, 135 mm)
Talk Time
—
Connect
Wired USB-C with USB-A adapter
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Works With Chromebook

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 558.7/10 Leads
  • Blackwire 33208.2/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 558.3/10 Leads
  • Blackwire 33207.1/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 559.7/10 Leads
  • Blackwire 33209.3/10

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 558.6/10
  • Blackwire 3320—

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 556.3/10
  • Blackwire 3320—

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 5510.0/10 Leads
  • Blackwire 33208.6/10

Why Evolve2 55 Beats Blackwire 3320 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 55 beats Blackwire 3320

  • Better certification & controls: 10.0 vs 8.6 out of 10
  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.3 vs 7.1 out of 10
  • Ear Cushions: Leatherette vs Foam
  • Speaker Bandwidth (Calls): 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak mode) vs 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • 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

Why Blackwire 3320 beats Evolve2 55

  • Driver Size: 32 mm vs 28 mm
  • Microphone Setup: Noise-cancelling boom, 100 Hz - 10 kHz vs 2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)
  • Cable Length: 2.18 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 55Blackwire 3320
Best ForAll-day light wearDesk users
Wearing StyleOn-ear headbandOn-ear stereo headband
VariantsStereo, Mono; MS (Teams) and UC—

Design & Build

Evolve2 55Blackwire 3320
Weight130 g131 g
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatherette BetterFoam
Colors—Black
Dimensions185 x 65 x 175 mm166 x 40 x 199 mm

Audio

Evolve2 55Blackwire 3320
Driver Size28 mm32 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC—
Impedance—32 Ω
Stereo / MonoStereo or mono (variants)Stereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak mode) Better20 Hz - 20 kHz
Hearing ProtectionPeakStop, Jabra SafeTone, EU Noise at Work, G616—

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 55Blackwire 3320
Noise CancellingANCNone
Active Noise CancellingYes—

Microphone

Evolve2 55Blackwire 3320
Microphones4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS) Better1
Microphone Setup2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)Noise-cancelling boom, 100 Hz - 10 kHz Better
Call Noise Reduction—Yes (noise-cancelling microphone)
Boom Mic—Yes (flexible boom, 280° rotation, 135 mm)
Mute Control—Inline mute button
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz Better100 Hz - 10 kHz

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 55Blackwire 3320
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 55Blackwire 3320
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390)Wired USB-C with USB-A adapter
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 PairMicrosoft Teams, Works With Chromebook
Paired Devices8—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP—
USB Audio—Yes
Cable Length1.2 m2.18 m Better
Google Fast PairYes (Android)—

Controls & App

Evolve2 55Blackwire 3320
Controls—Inline: call answer/end, mute, volume, Teams button
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra XpressPoly Lens
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 55Blackwire 3320
In the BoxHeadset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent)Headset, USB-C to USB-A adapter, user guide
Warranty2 years2-year limited
Carry CaseYes (carry pouch)—

Identifiers

Evolve2 55Blackwire 3320
Model Number—8X220AA

Compatibility

Evolve2 55Blackwire 3320
OS Compatibility—Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS (USB-C)

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 55, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Evolve2 55 for all-day light wear.
  • Choose Blackwire 3320 for desk users.

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

Blackwire 3320

PROS

  • Noise-cancelling boom mic, 280° rotation
  • USB-C with USB-A adapter
  • Teams and Works With Chromebook certified
  • SoundGuard Digital

CONS

  • No ANC
  • Wired only

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 55 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Certification & Controls
  • Blackwire 3320 8.2No outright category lead