Choosing between the Jabra Engage 40 and the Jabra Engage 50 II? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Engage 40 if you want the one that costs $120 less. Pick the Engage 50 II if you want a corded contact-center headset with control link.
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified USB business headsets; the difference is price.
Side by side
| Engage 40 | Engage 50 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $166 | $286 |
| Microphones | 2 x MEMS | 2 x MEMS |
| Speakers | 20mm | 20mm |
| Weight | Mono 45g / Stereo 63g (127g / 144g with inline link) | Mono 45g / Stereo 65g (132g / 152g with Link) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Form factor | On-ear headband, mono or stereo | On-ear headband, mono or stereo |
| Speaker bandwidth (speak mode) | 100Hz - 14000Hz | 100Hz - 14000Hz |
| Hearing protection | Jabra SafeTone 2.0, PeakStop 105, EU noise at work, G616, OSHA | Jabra SafeTone 2.0, PeakStop 105, EU noise at work, G616, OSHA |
| Certifications | Cisco, Unify, Zoom, Google Meet, Amazon Chime, Microsoft Teams (SKU specific) | Cisco, Unify, Microsoft Teams (SKU specific), Zoom, Google Meet, Amazon Chime |
| Connections | USB-A, USB-C; USB cable length: 1.6m or 2.4m | USB-A, USB-C; USB cable length: 1.6m or 2.4m (SKU dependent) |
Specs are Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Engage 40 if you want the one that costs $120 less. See the Engage 40
- Choose the Engage 50 II if you want a corded contact-center headset with control link. See the Engage 50 II
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Still deciding? Read the Engage 40 guide and the Engage 50 II guide, see Engage 40 alternatives and Engage 50 II alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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