Choosing between the Poly EncorePro 500 Series 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 Poly EncorePro 500 Series if you want the one that costs $163 less. Pick the Jabra Engage 50 II if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 2).
Both are USB business headsets; the difference is audio and price.
Side by side
| Poly EncorePro 500 Series | Jabra Engage 50 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $123 | $286 |
| Platforms | Teams and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | — | 2 x MEMS |
| Speakers | — | 20mm |
| Weight | 0.11 lb (515), 74 g (525) | Mono 45g / Stereo 65g (132g / 152g with Link) |
| Warranty | 2 years limited | 3 years |
| Connections | USB-A and USB-C on the same cable (USB models); Quick Disconnect (QD models) | USB-A, USB-C; USB cable length: 1.6m or 2.4m (SKU dependent) |
Specs are Jabra and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Jabra Engage 50 II has 2 x MEMS; the Poly EncorePro 500 Series doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: Poly EncorePro 500 Series: 2 years limited. Jabra Engage 50 II: 3 years.
- Platforms: the Poly EncorePro 500 Series lists Teams and BYOD/USB; the Jabra Engage 50 II lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly EncorePro 500 Series if you want the one that costs $163 less. See the Poly EncorePro 500 Series
- Choose the Jabra Engage 50 II if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 2). See the Jabra Engage 50 II
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Still deciding? Read the Poly EncorePro 500 Series guide and the Jabra Engage 50 II guide, see EncorePro 500 Series alternatives and Engage 50 II alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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