Choosing between the Jabra Engage 55 SE and the Jabra Evolve2 55? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Engage 55 SE if you want the one that costs $42 less. Pick the Evolve2 55 if you want a wireless ANC headset with Link 390 dongle, 16h talk.
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified USB business headsets; the difference is audio and price.
Side by side
| Engage 55 SE | Evolve2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 | $302 |
| Microphones | — | 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS (stereo) |
| Speakers | — | 28mm |
| Talk time | Stereo & Mono up to 13 hours; Convertible up to 9 hours | Up to 16 hours (ANC/busylight off), up to 10 hours (ANC/busylight on) |
| Weight | Stereo 83g / Mono 57g / Convertible 21g | Stereo 130g / Mono 79g |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Form factor | Stereo/Mono on-ear headband; Convertible earhook, headband or neckband | On-ear headband |
| Range | Up to 150m / 490ft | Up to 30m / 100ft |
| Speaker bandwidth (speak mode) | 150Hz – 6800Hz | — |
| Microphone bandwidth | 100Hz – 7300Hz | — |
| Certifications | Amazon Chime, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom | — |
| Active noise cancellation | — | Yes |
| Connections | USB-A or USB-C DECT adapter; Wireless technology: DECT | Bluetooth 5.2, Link 390 USB-A or USB-C adapter |
Specs are Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Evolve2 55 has 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS (stereo); the Engage 55 SE doesn't list microphones.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Engage 55 SE if you want the one that costs $42 less. See the Engage 55 SE
- Choose the Evolve2 55 if you want a wireless ANC headset with Link 390 dongle, 16h talk. See the Evolve2 55
Also compared
- Jabra Engage 55 SE vs Poly Savi 7300 Office Series
- Jabra Engage 55 SE vs Poly Savi 8200 UC Series
- Logitech Zone 305 vs Jabra Engage 55 SE
- Poly Voyager Focus 2 vs Jabra Evolve2 55
- Jabra Evolve2 55 vs Logitech Zone Wireless 2
Still deciding? Read the Engage 55 SE guide and the Evolve2 55 guide, see Engage 55 SE alternatives and Evolve2 55 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
Related guides
- Jabra Engage 45 SE vs Evolve2 55: which to buy?
- Jabra Engage 55 SE vs Engage 45 SE: which to buy?
- Jabra Engage 55 SE vs Engage 65 SE: which to buy?
- Jabra Engage 55 SE vs Engage 75 SE: which to buy?
- Logitech Zone 305 vs Jabra Engage 55 SE: which to buy?
- Logitech Zone Wired 2 vs Jabra Engage 55 SE: which to buy?
Outfitting several rooms, or reselling? Get a volume quote or apply for wholesale pricing →
