Jabra Evolve2 40 SE
Three strategically placed microphones and an advanced digital chipset deliver clear call audio, while isolating foam ear cushions and an angled earcup design provide effective passive noise cancellation. The 360-degree visible busylight and included extended cord add practical, interruption-free flexibility for a wired setup. This headset is best for office workers in open-plan environments who need reliable, wired UC connectivity and all-day focus.
Form Factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
open closed back closed
33 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Codecs | Jabra Evolve2 40 SE USB-C, UC Mono (Include Extended Cord) Wired Headset |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Jabra Evolve2 40 SE | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 135 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabra Evolve2 40 SE | 32.7 | 77.8 | 32.8 | 62.6 | 46.5 | 30 | 18.5 | 43.2 | 17.9 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.5 | 98 | 96.1 | 92.8 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.9 | 83.6 | 5.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 79.7 | 74.4 | 97.7 | 91.6 | 42.9 | 98.3 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 98.9 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 77.7 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.8 | 73.2 | 94.7 | 49.6 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 7.8 |
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare | 98.5 | 81.4 | 90.8 | 93.4 | 99.9 | 30 | 100 | 95 | 25 |
Usage Scores
- Work30.1
- Calls33.7
- Music30.9
- Overall33.4
- Budget36.3
- Gaming37.1
- Studio38.2
- Commute25.6
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