Evolve2 55 vs Voyager Focus 2 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 55 vs Voyager Focus 2 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Jabra Evolve2 55
Evolve2 55
Poly Voyager Focus 2
Voyager Focus 2

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
Voyager Focus 2

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a stereo on-ear Bluetooth headset with three levels of hybrid Evolve2 85, six microphones and a boom with Acoustic Fence noise cancelling. You rotate the boom to mute.

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Best For
Loud offices
Style
On-ear stereo headband
Weight
175 g
ANC
Digital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)
Mics
6
Boom Mic
Yes (rotate to mute)
Talk Time
25 h
Connect
Bluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Google Meet

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 558.7/10
  • Voyager Focus 28.7/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 558.3/10
  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 559.7/10 Leads
  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 558.6/10
  • Voyager Focus 29.1/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 556.3/10
  • Voyager Focus 26.7/10 Leads

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 5510.0/10 Leads
  • Voyager Focus 29.6/10

Why Evolve2 55 Beats Voyager Focus 2 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 55 beats Voyager Focus 2

  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.7 vs 8.9 out of 10
  • Ear Cushions: Leatherette vs Plush ear cushions
  • Speaker Bandwidth (Calls): 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak mode) vs 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Mic Frequency Response: Analog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz vs 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.2 vs 5.1

Why Voyager Focus 2 beats Evolve2 55

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.9 vs 8.3 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 9.1 vs 8.6 out of 10
  • Driver Size: 32 mm vs 28 mm
  • Microphones: 6 vs 4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS)
  • Microphone Setup: Noise-cancelling boom, Acoustic Fence; 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz vs 2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)
  • Talk Time: 25 h vs 16 h

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

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
Best ForAll-day light wearLoud offices
Wearing StyleOn-ear headbandOn-ear stereo headband
VariantsStereo, Mono; MS (Teams) and UC—

Design & Build

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
Weight130 g175 g
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatherette BetterPlush ear cushions
Colors—Black
Headband—Cushioned sling headband
Wearable on Either Ear—Yes (auto L/R)
Dimensions185 x 65 x 175 mm155 x 66 x 183 mm

Audio

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
Driver Size28 mm32 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak)20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC—
Wired Listening—Yes (USB audio mode)
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, G616SoundGuard Digital (via Poly Lens)

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
Noise CancellingANCDigital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
ANC Levels—Off, low, high

Microphone

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
Microphones4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS)6 Better
Microphone Setup2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)Noise-cancelling boom, Acoustic Fence; 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz Better
Call Noise Reduction—Yes (Acoustic Fence, noise-cancelling boom)
Boom Mic—Yes (rotate to mute)
Mute Control—Rotate boom to mute, Dynamic Mute Alert
BusylightYesOn-ear indicator light
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz Better100 Hz - 6.8 kHz
Mute Alert—Yes (Dynamic Mute Alert)

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
Talk Time16 h25 h Better
Charging TimeUp to 120 min<2 h Better
Fast ChargingYes (up to 50% after 30 min)—
Charging StandDesk stand (SKU dependent)Included (9T9J6AA)
Music Time15 h24 h Better
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)10 h16 h Better
Music Time (ANC Off)18 h40 h Better

Connectivity

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390)Bluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable
Bluetooth Version5.2 Better5.1
USB DongleJabra Link 390BT700 (USB-C) Better
MultipointYes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)8 paired
Wireless Range30 m50 m Better
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (variant), Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco, Avaya, Alcatel-Lucent, Unify, Amazon Chime, MFi, Google Fast PairMicrosoft Teams, Google Meet
Paired Devices88
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
USB Audio—Yes (audio over USB)
Cable Length1.2 m—
Google Fast PairYes (Android)—

Controls & App

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
Controls—Call answer/end, mute, volume, ANC, power, pairing; smart sensors
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra XpressPoly Lens
Voice Assistant—Siri, Google
Teams / Call Button—Yes (Microsoft Teams button)
Voice Prompts—Yes
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
In the BoxHeadset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent)Headset, BT700 adapter, USB-C charging cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, charging stand, carrying pouch
Warranty2 years2-year limited
Carry CaseYes (carry pouch)Yes (carrying pouch)

Identifiers

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
Model Number—9T9J6AA

Compatibility

Evolve2 55Voyager Focus 2
OS Compatibility—Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between Evolve2 55 and Voyager Focus 2, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Evolve2 55 for all-day light wear.
  • Choose Voyager Focus 2 for loud offices.

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

Voyager Focus 2

PROS

  • Up to 50 m range (91 m with base)
  • Hybrid ANC with off, low and high
  • Boom with Acoustic Fence, rotate to mute
  • Charging stand included (9T9J6AA)

CONS

  • On-ear fit
  • Bluetooth 5.1 is older than rivals

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 55 8.7Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics, Certification & Controls
  • Voyager Focus 2 8.7Leads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range, Battery & Charging