Evolve2 55 vs Momentum 4 Comparison

Compare Evolve2 55 vs Momentum 4 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Jabra Evolve2 55
Evolve2 55
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Momentum 4

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
Momentum 4

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless is an over-ear headphone with 42 mm dynamic drivers, hybrid adaptive ANC and support for SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive.

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Best For
Long trips
Style
Over-ear (around-the-ear)
Weight
—
ANC
Hybrid adaptive ANC
Mics
4 (2 per side)
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
60 h
Connect
—
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 558.7/10 Leads
  • Momentum 47.5/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 558.3/10 Leads
  • Momentum 46.0/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 559.7/10
  • Momentum 4—

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 558.6/10 Leads
  • Momentum 48.5/10

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 556.3/10
  • Momentum 49.6/10 Leads

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 5510.0/10
  • Momentum 4—

Why Evolve2 55 Beats Momentum 4 (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 55 beats Momentum 4

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.3 vs 6.0 out of 10
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak) vs 6 Hz - 22 kHz
  • Mic Frequency Response: Analog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz vs 50 Hz - 10 kHz

Why Momentum 4 beats Evolve2 55

  • Better battery & charging: 9.6 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Driver Size: 42 mm vs 28 mm
  • Talk Time: 60 h vs 16 h
  • Charging Time: 2 h vs Up to 120 min
  • Music Time: 60 h vs 15 h

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

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 55Momentum 4
Best ForAll-day light wearLong trips
Wearing StyleOn-ear headbandOver-ear (around-the-ear)
VariantsStereo, Mono; MS (Teams) and UC—

Design & Build

Evolve2 55Momentum 4
Weight130 g—
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatherette—
Colors—Black, White, Graphite, Brown, Teal, Copper, Denim
Dimensions185 x 65 x 175 mm—

Audio

Evolve2 55Momentum 4
Driver Size28 mm42 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak) Better6 Hz - 22 kHz
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBCSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Driver Type—Dynamic
Impedance—470 Ω
Sensitivity—106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS)
Wired Listening—Yes (3.5 mm / 2.5 mm audio cable included)
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 55Momentum 4
Noise CancellingANCHybrid adaptive ANC
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes

Microphone

Evolve2 55Momentum 4
Microphones4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS)4 (2 per side)
Microphone Setup2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)MEMS, 2 per side (beamforming)
Call Noise Reduction—Beamforming
Boom Mic—No
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz Better50 Hz - 10 kHz
Mic Pickup Pattern—2 mics per side, beamforming

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 55Momentum 4
Talk Time16 h60 h Better
Charging TimeUp to 120 min2 h Better
Fast ChargingYes (up to 50% after 30 min)Yes (5 min = up to 4 h)
Charging StandDesk stand (SKU dependent)—
Music Time15 h60 h Better
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)10 h—
Music Time (ANC Off)18 h—
Battery Capacity—700 mAh

Connectivity

Evolve2 55Momentum 4
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390)—
Bluetooth Version5.25.2
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, SPPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP
Cable Length1.2 m—
Google Fast PairYes (Android)—

Controls & App

Evolve2 55Momentum 4
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 55Momentum 4
In the BoxHeadset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent)Headphones, carry case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm / 2.5 mm audio cable, airplane adapter
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (carry pouch)Yes (carry case)

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 55, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Evolve2 55 for all-day light wear.
  • Choose Momentum 4 for long trips.

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

Momentum 4

PROS

  • Up to 60 h with ANC on
  • Hybrid adaptive ANC
  • aptX and aptX Adaptive support
  • 42 mm drivers

CONS

  • Weight and multipoint not listed on the spec page we checked
  • No LDAC

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 55 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range
  • Momentum 4 7.5Leads in Battery & Charging