Choosing between the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE and the Poly Voyager Focus 2? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE if you want the one that costs less. Pick the Poly Voyager Focus 2 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| Jabra Evolve2 40 SE | Poly Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 | $200 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | 3 digital MEMS | — |
| Speakers | 40mm, 117dB @1mW-1kHz | 32 mm, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Talk time | — | Up to 25 hours (ANC and online indicator off); up to 16 hours (ANC on, indicator on) |
| Weight | Stereo 168.5g / Mono 88.6g (without cable) | 0.39 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years limited |
| Connections | USB-A / USB-C (wired) | Bluetooth 5.1, BT700 USB-A or USB-C adapter, corded USB audio |
Specs are Jabra and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE has 3 digital MEMS; the Poly Voyager Focus 2 doesn't list microphones.
- Speakers: Jabra Evolve2 40 SE: 40mm, 117dB @1mW-1kHz. Poly Voyager Focus 2: 32 mm, 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
- Warranty: Jabra Evolve2 40 SE: 2 years. Poly Voyager Focus 2: 2 years limited.
- Platforms: the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Poly Voyager Focus 2 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE runs on USB bus power; the Poly Voyager Focus 2 on battery or USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE if you want the one that costs less. See the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE
- Choose the Poly Voyager Focus 2 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. See the Poly Voyager Focus 2
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