Poly Blackwire 5200 Series vs Jabra Evolve2 50

Choosing between the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series and the Jabra Evolve2 50? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.

Short answer: pick the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series if you want the one that costs $64 less. Pick the Jabra Evolve2 50 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet.

Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and price.

Side by side

Specs are Jabra and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.

The key differences

• Microphones: the Jabra Evolve2 50 has 2 analog + 2 digital MEMS (stereo); the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series doesn't list microphones.
• Warranty: Poly Blackwire 5200 Series: 2 years limited. Jabra Evolve2 50: 2 years.
• Platforms: the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series lists Teams and BYOD/USB; the Jabra Evolve2 50 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.

Which should you buy?

• Choose the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series if you want the one that costs $64 less. See the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series
• Choose the Jabra Evolve2 50 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet. See the Jabra Evolve2 50

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Still deciding? Read the Poly Blackwire 5200 Series guide and the Jabra Evolve2 50 guide, see Blackwire 5200 Series alternatives and Evolve2 50 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.

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