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Jabra Evolve 20 vs Jabra Evolve2 65

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Jabra Evolve2 65 scores 5.7/10 overall, ahead of the Jabra Evolve 20 at 5.6/10.

The Jabra Evolve 20 leads on comfort and noise cancelling and value.

The Jabra Evolve2 65 leads on microphone and connectivity and battery.

They score the same on sound.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the Jabra Evolve2 65 scores 8/10 to the Jabra Evolve 20's 5/10.

Jabra Evolve 20

Jabra Evolve 20

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Jabra Evolve 20 is for office and home workers who want a simple wired headset for calls. It is certified for Microsoft Teams, Avaya and Cisco and connects over USB with no setup. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants Bluetooth, active noise cancelling or richer music playback.

Typically about £39.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Jabra Evolve2 65

Jabra Evolve2 65

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The Jabra Evolve2 65 is a wireless headset for people who spend much of the day on calls. It suits office workers who need Teams and UC certification and want to link a laptop and a phone at once. It is a poorer fit for anyone who needs active noise cancelling or wants wide music codec support.

Typically about £155 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightJabra Evolve 20Jabra Evolve2 65
Sound25%5/105/10
Microphone20%6/107/10
Comfort20%6/105/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/108/10
Noise cancelling and value15%6/103/10
Overall5.6/105.7/10

Specifications

SpecJabra Evolve 20Jabra Evolve2 65
ConnectionUSB plug-and-play, USB-A (USB-C on the C variant only); no BluetoothUSB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 simultaneous Bluetooth connections
Noise cancellingPassive noise cancelling only; no active noise cancellingNo (passive noise cancellation only)
MicrophoneElectret condenser, unidirectional, boom arm folds away; 100Hz to 10kHz at 6dBDigital MEMS, 100Hz-8,000Hz frequency range
Battery lifeNone (no battery)Music up to 37hrs; talk up to 35hrs (busylight off) or 24hrs (busylight on); charging up to 90min
Weight132 g stereo, 104 g mono with in-line link (buy page gives 0.1711 kg stereo and 0.1425 kg mono, conflicting)Stereo 176.4g; Mono 99.2g
Works withCertified for Microsoft Teams, Avaya and Cisco; works with PCs and mobile devices over USB-A or USB-C; Jabra Direct and Jabra Xpress softwareMeets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements; leading UC vendors certified; Bluetooth pairing list up to 8 devices

Strengths and weaknesses

Jabra Evolve 20

  • + Plug-and-play USB setup, praised by owners
  • + Certified for Microsoft Teams, Avaya and Cisco
  • + Two-year warranty; owners praise the value
  • − Owners report basic sound quality
  • − Wired only; no Bluetooth and no battery
  • − Passive noise cancelling only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth or the freedom to move away from the desk
  • Anyone who needs active noise cancelling in a noisy office
  • Listeners who want richer sound for music
Read the full Jabra Evolve 20 review ›

Jabra Evolve2 65

  • + Long battery life, up to 37 hours of music
  • + Two simultaneous Bluetooth connections
  • + Owners praise mic clarity and noise filtering
  • − No active noise cancelling, passive isolation only
  • − SBC is the only listed audio codec
  • − Owner reports on clamping pressure and weight are mixed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need active noise cancelling for noisy open-plan offices
  • Listeners who want AAC, aptX or LDAC codec support for music
  • People sensitive to clamping pressure who wear a headset all day
Read the full Jabra Evolve2 65 review ›

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