The Jabra Evolve2 30 has better mic and sound quality than the Evolve 40. The curvatures of the Jabra Evolve2 30 (left) and Evolve 40 (right) is easier to differentiate here. But it's not just the microphone that's noise cancelling. The ear cups of the Jabra Evolve2 40 have been redesigned to take advantage of the very latest technology. Memory foam pads shape themselves to your ears for the most comfortable fit. Not only does that help it to stay comfortable, but it also means that the stereo version isolates virtually all noise from around the user. That's great news if you work in a call centre! Jabra Evolve2 40: The Verdict One feature we like about the Evolve2 40 is the mute function. Like many other headsets, it has a dedicated mute button. But you can also mute your microphone by simply lifting the boom arm. In practise, we found this works very well. It's a lot easier to do than pressing a button, and you can be sure that you've actually muted your headset- so no embarrassing moments when you're actually still on the call!

The Evolve2 40 is also UC (Unified Communications) compliant, so it works with all your collaborating platforms including GoToMeeting, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx, Zoom, Google Hangouts and many more.Mute dongle – I need a physical button for going on/off mute. Ever been asked a question in a meeting but you can’t get off mute? How about when you’re training and need to cough or have a sip of water? Both of these examples are much easier with a physical button They are a great price for the quality of the product, and the perfect accompaniment to combat our new working world. A soft gel like headband that moulds to your head shape, there is still pressure from the headband but only minimal due to the cushioning. A dedicated Microsoft Teams button (press the Teams button to action the thing it is telling you about) to:

Straight away, you notice the high quality materials used on this Evolve2 40, deep memory foam on the ear cups that isolate the majority of any external noise. The look caught the eye of all the members in my family, as I often found them missing from my desk constantly. Either being used by my teenagers for their Fortnite sessions, or my partner “borrowing” them for her daily Team Meetings. They are an on the ear headset with rotating ear cups, an extremely soft flexible headband, making putting them on or taking them off fast, smooth and hassle free.The Jabra Evolve2 30 has a more modern look than the Evolve 40. The Jabra Evolve2 30 (left) sports better fitting curves compared to the Evolve 40 (right). The microphone quality is also excellent. There are actually three separate microphones built into the boom arm, to ensure your voice is heard clearly. There's none of the harsh, electronic-sounding tone that many corded headsets create. Instead, the user's voice comes across naturally, as if you were having a face-to-face conversation. If you want on-ear, wired headphones, these are well worth a look…despite my strop about no dongle, and another strop about the ‘noise in my head’, I am 100% keeping them and am very happy with my choice. Update 24 March 2021

Jabra gave its Evolve2 headsets a makeover from the original Evolve headset design. Instead of a flat plastic headband and segmented earcups, the Evolve2 30 has a cushioned headband with a more ergonomic curve to fit the average head better. Its earcups are covered with a perforated leather material that sits more comfortably on your ears. Plus, its reinforced steel headband and adjustable slider is more durable than that of the Evolve 40.There is something quietly competent about these headphones. Apart from the surprisingly useful Teams integration features, I don’t find myself inclined to shout about any part of them…they just do what they are meant to do very well. As with most corded headsets, the Jabra Evolve2 40 is incredibly easy to set up. Just plug it in to your device, and it will automatically set itself up so you can use it straight away. Both UC and MS variants work with all major softphone applications, while the MS version is optimized for use with Microsoft Teams. It also comes with a dedicated Teams button- making it perfect for hopping in and out of meetings throughout the day. We found the build quality to be a bit more robust than the original Evolve 40. That's not to say that the older one was flimsy, but the Evolve2 just feels like it has a bit more substance to it. The ear cups are made from memory foam for a snugger fit. While this might sound like it could get uncomfortable after a while, we found it was actually an improvement on other corded headsets we've used in the past. The Jabra Evolve2 30 and Evolve 40 are compatible with all major UC platforms. Compatibility won’t ever be an issue with either Evolve2 30 (left) or Evolve 40 (right). Opening the meeting “pre-join” screen (is there a meeting you should be joining? Just press the Teams button on the side and the pre-join screen pops up…brilliant feature!)