Evolve2 55 vs WH-CH720N Comparison

Compare Evolve2 55 vs WH-CH720N 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
Sony WH-CH720N wireless noise canceling headphones in black
WH-CH720N

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
WH-CH720N

The Sony WH-CH720N is Sony's lower-priced noise cancelling headphone. At 192 g it is one of the lightest over-ear models in this group, and it uses 30 mm drivers with SBC and AAC.

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Best For
Budget buyers
Style
Over-ear
Weight
192 g
ANC
Active noise canceling (ANC)
Mics
—
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
35 h
Connect
Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 558.7/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N7.0/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Evolve2 558.3/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N4.0/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Evolve2 559.7/10
  • WH-CH720N10.0/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Evolve2 558.6/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N6.8/10

Battery & Charging

  • Evolve2 556.3/10
  • WH-CH720N8.1/10 Leads

Certification & Controls

  • Evolve2 5510.0/10
  • WH-CH720N—

Why Evolve2 55 Beats WH-CH720N (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 55 beats WH-CH720N

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.3 vs 4.0 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 8.6 vs 6.8 out of 10
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak) vs 7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
  • Connection: Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390) vs Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
  • Wireless Range: 30 m vs 10 m

Why WH-CH720N beats Evolve2 55

  • Better battery & charging: 8.1 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Driver Size: 30 mm vs 28 mm
  • Talk Time: 35 h vs 16 h
  • Charging Time: 3.5 h vs Up to 120 min
  • Music Time: 35 h vs 15 h
  • Talk Time (ANC On): 35 h vs 10 h

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

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 55WH-CH720N
Best ForAll-day light wearBudget buyers
Wearing StyleOn-ear headbandOver-ear
VariantsStereo, Mono; MS (Teams) and UC—

Design & Build

Evolve2 55WH-CH720N
Weight130 g192 g
MaterialsLeatherette, PC and PC/ABS plastic, stainless steel—
Ear CushionsLeatherette—
Dimensions185 x 65 x 175 mm—

Audio

Evolve2 55WH-CH720N
Driver Size28 mm30 mm Better
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 150 Hz - 6.8 kHz (speak) Better7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBCSBC, AAC
Driver Type—Dynamic
Impedance—325 Ω
Sensitivity—108 dB/mW (on)
Wired Listening—Yes (1.2 m 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 55WH-CH720N
Noise CancellingANCActive noise canceling (ANC)
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency Mode—Yes (Ambient Sound Mode)

Microphone

Evolve2 55WH-CH720N
Microphones4 (stereo: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS)—
Microphone Setup2 analog MEMS / 2 digital MEMS (stereo)—
Boom Mic—No
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 20 Hz - 10 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 6.3 kHz—

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 55WH-CH720N
Talk Time16 h35 h Better
Charging TimeUp to 120 min3.5 h Better
Fast ChargingYes (up to 50% after 30 min)Yes (3 min = 60 min; 10 min = 4.5 h)
Charging StandDesk stand (SKU dependent)—
Music Time15 h35 h Better
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)10 h35 h Better
Music Time (ANC Off)18 h50 h Better

Connectivity

Evolve2 55WH-CH720N
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C (Link 390) BetterBluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Bluetooth Version5.25.2
USB DongleJabra Link 390—
MultipointYes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)—
Wireless Range30 m Better10 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, HSP
Cable Length1.2 m1.2 m
Google Fast PairYes (Android)—

Controls & App

Evolve2 55WH-CH720N
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress—
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—

In the Box

Evolve2 55WH-CH720N
In the BoxHeadset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent)Connection cable, USB cable
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (carry pouch)—

Identifiers

Evolve2 55WH-CH720N
Model Number—WH-CH720N

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Evolve2 55, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Evolve2 55 for all-day light wear.
  • Choose WH-CH720N for budget buyers.

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

WH-CH720N

PROS

  • Very light at 192 g
  • Up to 35 h with ANC (50 h off)
  • Quick charge: 3 min = 60 min
  • Ambient Sound Mode

CONS

  • SBC and AAC only
  • Simpler ANC than the flagships

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 55 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range
  • WH-CH720N 7.0Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics, Battery & Charging