Jabra Evolve2 55 Stereo Headset: Professional Sound

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If comfort and excellent sound quality in a versatile headset appeals to you, then here's one business headset you'll want to know about. Jabra has been working overtime to provide us with exceptional headset options for both work and play. One standout in the Jabra Evolve2 headset series is the Evolve2 55 As you become more familiar with this headset I have a feeling you're going to like what you see. Read Or Watch To Learn More Key Points of the Jabra Evolve2 55 Microphone - Sound Quality Jabra set out to make the Jabra Evolve2 55 sound even better than other Jabra professional headsets, and it's clear they hit the mark because the Evolve2 55 sounds really good. The double ear model comes with 2 digital MEMS, and 2 analog MEMS microphones, and the single ear model comes with 1 analog, and 2 digital MEMS mics. The result is sound quality that's crisp, clear and very professional. And when the microphone boom arm is raised, it mutes, which is convenient because you don't have to search the headset for the mute button. Noise Cancellation Having a great sounding microphone is only half of the equation, because sounding good, though important, doesn't address background noise. When you're on important calls, you don't want clients to be hearing all the noise in your background. Fortunately, when using the Jabra Evolve2 55, you can rest assured your callers will hear you, and not what's going on around you. Active Noise Cancellation Noise is known to to have a negative affect on productivity, so it's a good idea to do what you can to keep it to a minimum. One tool to help in the fight against noise is a feature called Active Noise Cancellation, or ANC for short. ANC is becoming more common on the better headsets, and the Evolve2 55 includes ANC as a standard feature. So What Is ANC Exactly? Active Noise Cancellation, a feature found in the Jabra Evolve2, electronically reduces background noise for a more focused experience. A sort of anti-noise feature you could say. So when the noise level begins to rise, and you find yourself getting distracted by it, simply activate the ANC feature on the Jabra Evolve2 55 headset, and you'll instantly hear that noise fade away. Trust me, if you've never had a headset with ANC before, you're going to love it! Connectivity The Jabra Evolve2 55 is designed to be used with desktop and laptop computers, as well as mobile devices. Connection to computers is simple with the included USB adapter, and to mobile devices wirelessly via Bluetooth version 5.2. So whether you need to be on a Zoom or Teams call at the office, a customer call from the local coffee shop, or on-the-go using your mobile phone, the Jabra Evolve2 55 is your travel companion that keeps pace. There's economies of scale too by only needing one headset for all your communication needs. This makes packing a little lighter, and more convenient when traveling. The Jabra Link 380 USB adapter comes pre-paired to the headset, so there's no complicated pairing requirements. Charge up your headset, plug in the USB adapter, and your on your way to a better communication experience. Remote Call Answering The Jabra Evolve2 lineup offers call control and functionality when integrated with leading UC platforms, making communication seamless with the Evolve2 55 such as: RingCentral Microsoft Teams Zoom Google Meet Cisco Webex And others Remote call control allows you to step away from your desk, grab a cup of coffee, while still being available to take an incoming call up to 30 meters, or 100 feet. If a call comes in while you're away, you'll hear a quiet beep tone in the headset earpiece. Press the call control button on the side of the headset to take the call, and press it again to end it. So no matter where you find yourself around the office, you're always reachable. Right from the headset you can answer incoming calls when away from the desk, launch a Microsoft Teams call, mute the microphone and more when you select the Microsoft Teams variant. Compatibility The Jabra Evolve2 55 is compatible with Windows computers Mac computers And it will remember up to 8 paired devices Maintain 2 device connections simulataneously. This means You can effortlessly switch between your computer and mobile devices when using the Jabra Evolve2 range, enhancing productivity no matter where you work. Switching between them is not only easy, but there's no delay. Certified for Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom, optimized for use with just about every UC platform in use today. The Evolve2 55 no doubt will work with whatever application you use. Comfort Having a comfortable headset makes a world of difference for anyone who's required to wear a headset throughout the day. Comfort is one of the many reasons to choose the Jabra Evolve2 55. That's because the Jabra Engineers worked overtime on the comfort of this headset. In fact, they even gave their comfort developments a name; "Air Comfort Technology" for out-of-this-world comfort. The Jabra Evolve2 55 is truly a comfortable headset. Soft Ear Cushions - Pivoting Speakers - Superb Comfort I like to refer to the ear cushions on the Evolve2 55 as squishy. And I mean that in the most complimentary way. Believe me when I say not all ear cushions are the same. Some companies skimp on how much, and the type of padding used in their products. Jabra went the opposite direction. They not only made the ear cushions extremely soft and comfortable, but the feel you get when these cushions are against your ear won't leave them feeling any discomfort. Not only are the cushions soft, but the ear speakers they're attached to pivot and rotate so that they adapt to the shape and angle of your ears. That's better than what you find on many other headsets that limit the directional movement of the ear speakers. This results in your ears having to conform to the limited movement of the ear speakers, which can become uncomfortable. Have a look at this short, 3 second animation that helps to illustrate what I'm referring to. Headband Cush - Stereo Model The headband cushion on the stereo model is constructed from several layers of perforated foam material, which is designed to deliver the ultimate in softness, and all day wearing comfort. Here's a short 4 second animation video that shows this. Jabra's intent was to give you a wearing experience like no other referring to this as a "dreamy, light-as-air" fit and feel. Comparing this design to others, you can't help but agree that it's better. Evolve2 55 Weight - Lighter Than You Can Imagine You can't ignore the weight of a headset when determining comfort either. Jabra pulled out all the stops here because the mono and duo models are really light, and that's a good thing. Mono: 2.79 ounces (a little more than the weight of 2 regular envelopes) Stereo: 4.59 ounces (a little more than the weight of 4 regular envelopes) When you compare these weight numbers to other headsets, you'll see that the Evolve2 55 is lighter than most. And when you combine this light weight, with the extereme comfort you get with the headband cushions, ear cushions and pivoting ear speakers, it adds up to a very comfortable headset wearing experience. Battery Life Being this is a wireless headset, it's good to know a few things about the battery. So here's what you need to know: Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Talk Time: Up to 16 hours Listen Time: Up to 18 hours Time required for a full recharge: Up to 120 minutes Battery level after 30 min of charging: Up to 50% Sleep mode: Yes Corded charging: USB-C Use headset when plugged in for a recharge: Yes The Jabra Evolve2 55 provides you with enough battery strength to get through the busiest of days. If you recharge over your lunch break, you can extend its life even further. Having 16 hours of talk time means that you won't need to recharge the headset battery every day. You might only need to recharge it once every 3 or 4 days, which is more than adequate. Use The Headset Even When Recharging The other thing about the battery that's worth mentioning is you can use the headset when it's plugged in for recharging. Surprisingly, a lot of headsets, even premium models, don't have this ability. So what value is this feature? Rather than having to wait for your headset battery to recharge before you can use it, you won't have to wait. No downtime, even when recharging. Foldable Charge Stand And finally, besides being able to recharge the battery using the included USB-C cable, you also have the option to purchase the headset with a charging stand. This stand not only recharges the battery when it's docked in it, but it gives you a place to park your headset when it's not needed. The charging stand is foldable which makes it easy for transporting, or storing. This is a unique feature that helps to make the Jabra Evolve2 55 easier to pack up and move. Ear Speakers The Jabra Evolve2 55 comes with 28mm ear speakers. These are smaller speakers compared to the ones found on the Evolve2 65, and others. This means the fidelity you get on the Jabra Evolve2 55 isn't as good as some of the other Jabra headsets. With that said, does it sound bad? Not at all. How satisfied you might be with the sound quality comes down to a couple of things; What your intended use is. That is, will you use the Evolve2 55 largely for entertainment with some business time thrown in? Or, will you primarily use the headset for business calls, with some periodic entertainment such as music and podcasts for example. The second thing is your level of audio expectation. Are you an audiophile, or are you someone who's fine with mainstream audio for your calls and musical listening? To help illustrate the size difference between the Jabra Evolve2 65, and the Evolve2 55, see the image below. A larger housing gives more room to install a larger speaker. Buttons Explained There are several buttons located on the Jabra Evolve2 55. To understand what each button does, you normally have to read a manual, or follow the path of trial and error. Fortunately, we have a shortcut for you, and one that will help make the button functions easy to understand. Below is a clip from our Jabra Evolve2 55 review video where David explains what the buttons do. If this is something you want to know about, this is the quickest, and easiest way to get this information quickly. Variants | Configurations When considering a Jabra Evolve2 55, you have a lot of different choices. The graphic below helps to illustrate this point. You can choose from: Mono or Stereo (single or double ear) Charging stand or no charging stand USB-A or USB-C Adapters Microsoft Teams or UC Variant Depending on what your needs are, there's a Jabra Evolve2 55 headset that's perfect for your situation. Software For Your Jabra Evolve2 55 There's good news if a new Jabra Evolve2 55 is on your shopping list. Besides all the great features it comes with, you also have some very helpful software downloads available free of charge. Here are the applications you can download to get more out of your Jabra Evolve2 55 headset. Jabra Direct Jabra Direct is a desktop software that lets you personalize, update, and manage your Jabra headset from your computer. It also gives you the ability to control your softphone calls directly from the headset. Jabra Xpress Jabra Xpress is a web-based solution that lets you remotely deploy software and firmware and update settings for a large number of Jabra USB headsets. This can be done from a single location, making it easy to manage headsets across an entire organization. You can push out settings to all compatible Jabra USB devices to help assure a global standard is being met. You can also troubleshoot devices, obtain user data for better device management, and provide firmware updates across fhe enterprise. Jabra Sound+ With the Jabra Evolve2 series and the Jabra Sound+ app, you can easily customize your audio settings for a personalized sound experience. You can use the app to adjust the sound settings, set up your own EQ profiles, and control the active noise cancellation. You can also use the app to find your headphones, update the firmware, and get support. Tech Specs Box contents Headset, Link 380 Bluetooth adapter, USB cable 1.2m/3.9ft, carry pouch, user documents, desk stand (SKU dependent) Headset wearing style Headband, over-the-head mono or duo Dimensions (WxHxD) - Stereo 185mm x 65mm x 175mm x | 7.28in x 2.56in x 6.89in Dimensions (WxHxD) - Mono 185mm x 65mm x 175mm x | 7.28in x 2.56in x 6.89in Charging stand dimensions (WxHxD) 116mm x 24mm x 70mm | 4.57in x 0.94in x 2.76in Headset Weight (stereo variant) 130g | 4.59oz Headset Weight (mono variant) 79g | 2.79oz USB cable length 1.2m | 3.94ft Warranty 2 years LED features and functions Busylight, deskstand docking indication, incoming call Audio Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Yes Speaker size 28mm Speaker max input power 30 mW Speaker frequency range 20Hz - 20000Hz Speaker bandwidth (music mode) 20Hz - 20000Hz Speaker bandwidth (speak mode) 150Hz - 6800Hz Audio codecs supported AAC, SBC Microphone type 2 Analog MEMS / 2 Digital MEMS (Stereo) | 1 Analog MEMS / 2 Digital MEMS (Mono) Microphone sensitivity -38 dBv/Pa (analog microphone)/-26 dBFS/Pa (digital microphone) Microphone frequency range Analog 20Hz - 10000Hz | Digital 100Hz - 6300Hz Microphone raise to mute Yes User hearing protection PeakStop™, Jabra SafeTone™, EU Noise at Work, G616 Certifications and compliance Cisco, Unify, MFi, Zoom, Google Meet, Amazon Chime, Amazon Alexa, Fast Pair, DingTalk, Microsoft Teams (variant dependent), Microsoft Teams Rooms Software & Apps Compatible software and/or apps Jabra Direct, Jabra Sound+, Jabra Xpress Fast Pair (Android only) Yes Battery Music Time Up to 18 hours (with ANC off)/Up to 15 hours (with ANC on) Talk Time Up to 16 hours (with ANC/busylight off)/Up to 10 hours (with ANC on/busylight on) Corded charging USB-C™ Sleep mode Yes Battery recharge time up to 120 minutes Battery level after 30 min of charging up to 50% Battery type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Connectivity Connectivity Bluetooth, USB-A, USB-C Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth® profiles A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.6, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2, PBAP v1.1, SPP v1.2 Bluetooth® version Version 5.2 Operating range (Bluetooth) Up to 30m | 100ft Paired devices Up to 8 Bluetooth devices Simultaneous Bluetooth connections 2 Accessories 14101-86 Jabra Evolve2 50/55 Ear Cushion (1 pair) 14207-90 Jabra Evolve2 55 Charging Stand 14301-56 Jabra Evolve2 55 Carry Pouch (10 pieces) Product part numbers 25599-889-899 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380c UC Mono 25599-889-989 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380a UC Mono with Charging Stand 25599-889-999 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380a UC Mono 25599-899-899 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380c MS Mono 25599-899-989 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380a MS Mono with Charging Stand 25599-899-999 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380a MS Mono 25599-989-889 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380c UC Stereo with Charging Stand 25599-989-899 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380c UC Stereo 25599-989-989 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380a UC Stereo with Charging Stand 25599-989-999 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380a UC Stereo 25599-999-889 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380c MS Stereo with Charging Stand 25599-999-899 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380c MS Stereo 25599-999-989 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380a MS Stereo with Charging Stand 25599-999-999 Jabra Evolve2 55 - Link380a MS Stereo FAQ's Q: Does the Jabra Evolve2 55 have a good microphone A: Yes. Based on Jabra microphone technology, and our own in house testing, the Evolve2 55 sounds very professional, and does an excellent job at removing background noise. Q: Who is the Jabra Evolve2 55 designed for? A: Anyone who works from different places, like in an office, at home, or on the go, are perfect candidates for this headset. The Jabra Evolve2 55 gives you the flexibility to work wherever work takes you. Compatible with computers, and mobile devices, the Evolve2 55 gives you the flexibility to communicate on your voice and video calls from your different devices. Q: What is Jabra's Air Comfort Technology? A: Jabra took a careful look at the foam material to find cushions that provide a higher degree of comfort. They settled on multiple layers of perforated foam which gives you a softer wearing experience. When you combine these cushions along with other Jabra comfort features like pivoting ear speakers, adjustable headbands, and light weight headsets combine to give you a lighter than air feel. Q: What is ANC? A: ANC, or Active Noise Cancellation is an electronic feature that helps to remove background noise. It does this by creating anti-noise which counteracts incoming sound leaving you with the ability to stay focused. Q: Can I connect my headset using both USB-A and USB-C? A: The Jabra Evolve2 55 gives you the choice between a USB-A, or USB-C computer adapter. So depending on the type of USB port your computer uses, you'd select the corresponding USB adapter at the time of ordering. You can also use a USB converter. Q: Does the Jabra Evolve2 55 work with Microsoft Teams? A: Yes it does. In fact, you can buy a version that's optimized for use with Microsoft Teams. That optimization gives you interoperability, and remote call answering, call muting and other features right from the headset. Q: Does the Jabra Evolve2 55 come with a charging stand? A: No. A charging stand is available, and optional. Without the charging stand, you'd recharge the headset using the included USB-C cable. Otherwise, with the stand, dock the headset and the battery recharges. Q: Does Jabra Evolve2 55 have a 3.5 mm jack? A: No. The Jabra Evolve2 55 doesn't come with a 3.5mm cable, or jack. The Evolve2 85 does accommodate that connection. Q: Does it work with Mac and PC? A: Yes, the Evolve2 55 works with both. Q: Can I use Jabra Evolve2 55 with my smartphone and tablet? A: Yes, the Jabra Evolve2 55 can be used with both via wireless Bluetooth version 5.2 Q: What does Jabra Sound+ software designed to do? A: Sound+ is designed to give you a customized audio listening experience. Within Sound+, you have MySound for customizing your audio settings so you hear your music the way you like best. But overall, Sound+ gives you access to adjusting sound settings. Q: Why can I not wear the Jabra Evolve2 55 microphone on both sides? A: Not exactly. The stereo, dual ear model microphone is worn on the right side only, and the mono, single ear model allows the microphone to be worn on the right or left side. Q: Can you use the Jabra Evolve2 55 headset when the charge cable is plugged in? A: Yes. Sometimes referred to as audio over USB, the Jabra Evolve2 55 can continue to be used when it's plugged in for a battery recharge. This eliminates headset downtime, and keeps you talking, when other headsets keep you waiting. Q: Does the Jabra Evolve2 55 come with the USB Bluetooth adapter? A: Yes it does. It comes with your choice of a Link 380 USB-A, or USB-C adapter. Q: What is the wireless range from my computer/mobile device? A: The Jabra Evolve2 55 wireless range is rated up to 100 feet, or 30 meters. Actual wireless range will depend on the number, and type of obstructions you have in your envioronment. Hard surface obstructions such as brick or concrete weaken wireless signals and shorten wireless range. In an ideal environment without obstructions, 100 feet is possible. Most will likelly get up to 60 feet. Downloads Technical specifications sheet Jabra Evolve2 55 datasheet Jabra Evolve2 55 Quick Start Guide Jabra Evolve2 55 User Manual Jabra Evolve2 55 short video overview Setup and useful tips video for Jabra Evolve2 55 Show more