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Jabra Evolve 20 vs Turtle Beach Atlas 200

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Jabra Evolve 20 scores 5.6/10 overall, ahead of the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 at 5.5/10.

The Jabra Evolve 20 leads on microphone, connectivity and battery and noise cancelling and value.

The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 leads on sound and comfort.

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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Turtle Beach Atlas 200

Turtle Beach Atlas 200

5.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Atlas 200 is for gamers who want a simple wired headset for PC, Xbox or consoles with a 3.5mm connection. It suits people who put comfort and light weight ahead of wireless freedom. It is less suited to anyone who wants a detachable cable, wide adjustment or noise cancelling.

Typically about £49.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightJabra Evolve 20Turtle Beach Atlas 200
Sound25%5/106/10
Microphone20%6/105/10
Comfort20%6/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/104/10
Noise cancelling and value15%6/105/10
Overall5.6/105.5/10

Specifications

SpecJabra Evolve 20Turtle Beach Atlas 200
ConnectionUSB plug-and-play, USB-A (USB-C on the C variant only); no Bluetooth3.5mm wired, 3.5mm 4-pole cable, 1.2m
Noise cancellingPassive noise cancelling only; no active noise cancellingnot listed
MicrophoneElectret condenser, unidirectional, boom arm folds away; 100Hz to 10kHz at 6dBUni-Directional, Flip-to-Mute
Battery lifeNone (no battery)N/A (wired, no battery)
Weight132 g stereo, 104 g mono with in-line link (buy page gives 0.1711 kg stereo and 0.1425 kg mono, conflicting)Approximately 280g
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 softwarePC, Xbox, mobile devices with 3.5mm connection; gaming consoles

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 ›

Turtle Beach Atlas 200

  • + Light at about 280g, with comfort praised by owners
  • + Sound for the price praised by owners
  • + Plain wired 3.5mm connection with nothing to charge
  • − Cable is fixed and owners dislike it
  • − Owners report a cheap feel
  • − Limited headband adjustment reported by owners

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want wireless or Bluetooth connection
  • Anyone who needs a detachable cable
  • People who want confirmed active noise cancelling
Read the full Turtle Beach Atlas 200 review ›

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