Choosing between the Jabra Evolve2 55 and the Jabra Evolve2 Buds? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Evolve2 55 if you want the one that costs $123 less and also supports Google Meet. Pick the Evolve2 Buds if you want a true wireless ANC earbuds with Link 390 dongle.
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and price.
Side by side
| Evolve2 55 | Evolve2 Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $302 | $425 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS (stereo) | 6 (4 microphones + 2 bone-conduction VPU) |
| Speakers | 28mm | 6mm |
| Talk time | Up to 16 hours (ANC/busylight off), up to 10 hours (ANC/busylight on) | — |
| Weight | Stereo 130g / Mono 79g | 5.4g per earbud, case 52g |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Form factor | On-ear headband | In-ear true wireless earbuds |
| Active noise cancellation | Yes | Yes, HearThrough |
| Music time | Up to 18 hours (ANC off) | Up to 10 hours (ANC off) / up to 8 hours (ANC on); up to 33 hours with case and ANC |
| Charging time | Up to 120 minutes | — |
| Range | Up to 30m / 100ft | Up to 20m / 65ft |
| Talk time (earbuds) | — | Up to 5 hours |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2, Link 390 USB-A or USB-C adapter | Bluetooth 5.2, Link 390 USB-A/USB-C adapter |
Specs are Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Evolve2 55: 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS (stereo). Evolve2 Buds: 6 (4 microphones + 2 bone-conduction VPU).
- Speakers: Evolve2 55: 28mm. Evolve2 Buds: 6mm.
- Platforms: the Evolve2 55 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Evolve2 Buds lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Evolve2 55 if you want the one that costs $123 less and also supports Google Meet. See the Evolve2 55
- Choose the Evolve2 Buds if you want a true wireless ANC earbuds with Link 390 dongle. See the Evolve2 Buds
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Still deciding? Read the Evolve2 55 guide and the Evolve2 Buds guide, see Evolve2 55 alternatives and Evolve2 Buds alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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