Evolve2 Buds vs Voyager Free 60+ Comparison

Compare Evolve2 Buds vs Voyager Free 60+ side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Evolve2 Buds
Poly Voyager Free 60+
Voyager Free 60+

At a Glance

Evolve2 Buds

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless business earbuds with ANC, a six-sensor MultiSensor Voice system and a Jabra Link 380 USB adapter, certified for Microsoft Teams or the main UC platforms depending on the version.

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Best For
All-day Microsoft Teams users
IP Rating
IP57
Codecs
—
ANC
ANC
Battery
8 h
With Case
33 h
Multi-pt
Yes
Voyager Free 60+

The Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC are business earbuds with hybrid adaptive ANC, three microphones per bud, a BT700 USB adapter and a touchscreen charging case that controls calls and streams audio from a 3.5 mm source.

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Best For
Travellers who take PC and phone calls
IP Rating
IP54
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, mSBC, LC3 (with BT700)
ANC
Hybrid adaptive ANC
Battery
8 h
With Case
24 h
Multi-pt
Yes

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Evolve2 Buds8.7/10
  • Voyager Free 60+8.8/10 Leads

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

  • Evolve2 Buds8.7/10 Leads
  • Voyager Free 60+8.1/10

ANC & Transparency

  • Evolve2 Buds8.2/10
  • Voyager Free 60+9.5/10 Leads

Battery & Case Charging

  • Evolve2 Buds9.7/10 Leads
  • Voyager Free 60+8.6/10

Fit, Stability & Portability

  • Evolve2 Buds8.8/10 Leads
  • Voyager Free 60+8.4/10

Connectivity & UC Integration

  • Evolve2 Buds9.7/10
  • Voyager Free 60+9.9/10 Leads

Sound & Audio Quality

  • Evolve2 Buds7.8/10
  • Voyager Free 60+8.6/10 Leads

Why Evolve2 Buds Beats Voyager Free 60+ (and Vice Versa)

Why Evolve2 Buds beats Voyager Free 60+

  • Better battery & case charging: 9.7 vs 8.6 out of 10
  • Better voice & call noise isolation: 8.7 vs 8.1 out of 10
  • Bud Weight: 5.4 g vs 5.8 g
  • Battery (With Case): 33 h vs 24 h

Why Voyager Free 60+ beats Evolve2 Buds

  • Better anc & transparency: 9.5 vs 8.2 out of 10
  • Better sound & audio quality: 8.6 vs 7.8 out of 10
  • Driver Size: 10 mm vs 6 mm
  • Noise Cancelling: Hybrid adaptive ANC vs ANC
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.3 vs 5.2

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

Full Specifications

General

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
Best ForAll-day Microsoft Teams usersTravellers who take PC and phone calls
Fit TypeTrue wireless in-earTrue wireless in-ear
Release Year20222022

Design & Build

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
Bud Weight5.4 g Better5.8 g
Case Weight—80 g
Dust/Water RatingIP57IP54
Ear Tip SizesMultiple sizes (S/M/L)S, M, L
ColorsBlackCarbon Black, White Sand
Bud StyleStem-freeShort stem
Case Dimensions—54.5 x 72 x 33.1 mm

Audio

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
Driver Size6 mm10 mm Better
Driver TypeDynamicDynamic
Frequency Response—20 Hz – 20 kHz (media); up to 7 kHz (PC voice)
Bluetooth Codecs—SBC, AAC, aptX, mSBC, LC3 (with BT700)
Custom EQYes (Jabra Sound+)—
Hearing Health FeaturesPeakStop, EU Noise at Work, G616SoundGuard Digital (G616)

Noise Cancelling

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
Noise CancellingANCHybrid adaptive ANC Better
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency ModeYes (HearThrough)Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Wind Noise Reduction—Yes (WindSmart)

Microphone

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
Microphones66
Microphone Setup4 MEMS microphones + 2 bone-conduction VPUs (MultiSensor Voice)Three microphones per earbud
Call Noise ReductionMultiSensor Voice algorithmsNoise-blocking algorithms
Bone-Conduction SensorYes—
Mic Frequency Response80 Hz – 8 kHz—

Battery & Charging

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
Battery (Buds)8 h8 h
Battery (With Case)33 h Better24 h
Fast ChargingYesYes (15 min = 1 h 12 min talk)
Wireless ChargingYes (wireless kit versions)Yes (Qi)
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Battery (Buds, ANC Off)10 h—
Charging Time—2 h
Case Battery—580 mAh
Bud Battery—70 mAh
Call Time—5.5 h

Connectivity

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
Bluetooth Version5.25.3 Better
MultipointYesYes
Wireless Range—30 m
Microsoft Swift Pair—Yes
Paired Devices—8
Bluetooth Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, SPP
USB DongleJabra Link 380 (USB-A or USB-C)Poly BT700 (USB-C, USB-A adapter)
Single-Bud UseYesYes

Controls & App

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
ControlsButtonsButton plus touch gestures; touchscreen case
Companion AppJabra Sound+, Jabra Direct, Jabra XpressPoly Lens
Wear Detection—Yes
Voice Assistant—Siri, Google

In the Box

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
In the BoxEarbuds, charging case, Jabra Link 380, ear tips, USB cableEarbuds, touchscreen charge case, BT700 adapter, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, S/M/L ear tips
Warranty2 years2-year limited

Identifiers

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
Model NumberEvolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+ UC

Compatibility

Evolve2 BudsVoyager Free 60+
OS CompatibilityWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWindows 10/11, macOS, iOS, Android
Works WithMicrosoft Teams, Zoom, Google MeetMicrosoft Teams, Zoom and other UC apps
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (MS version), Zoom and Google Meet (UC version)—

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between Evolve2 Buds and Voyager Free 60+, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Evolve2 Buds for all-day Microsoft Teams users.
  • Choose Voyager Free 60+ for travellers who take PC and phone calls.

Pros and Cons

Evolve2 Buds

PROS

  • MultiSensor Voice with bone conduction
  • ANC and HearThrough
  • IP57 dust and water resistance
  • USB Link adapter and multipoint

CONS

  • Shorter per-charge talk time than over-ear headsets
  • Fit varies by ear shape
  • Music codecs are basic versus consumer flagships

Voyager Free 60+

PROS

  • Touchscreen charging case
  • Three mics per bud with WindSmart
  • Adaptive ANC
  • BT700 USB adapter and Qi charging

CONS

  • Per-charge talk time is still earbud-class
  • Larger case than minimalist buds
  • Premium price versus simpler UC buds

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Quick Verdict

  • Evolve2 Buds 8.7Leads in Voice & Call Noise Isolation, Battery & Case Charging, Fit, Stability & Portability
  • Voyager Free 60+ 8.8Best overallLeads in ANC & Transparency, Connectivity & UC Integration, Sound & Audio Quality