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Jabra Evolve 20 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Jabra Evolve 20 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 50% of headphones
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 77% of headphones
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 16,650 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Jabra Evolve 20

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 16,650 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Jabra Evolve 20 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
28 mm
Driver size
28 mm
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 28 mm, smaller driver size than 81.7% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Jabra
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
132 g
Weight
132 g
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 132 g, lighter than 73.6% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Jabra Evolve 20 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 39.4% lower weight
    Weight
    132 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (132 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    132 g vs 218 g
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 0.95 m longer cable length
    Cable length
    2.15 m
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.2 m – >3 m
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2.2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2.15 m vs 1.2 m
  • 13.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Jabra Evolve 20
    the average pair of headphones
    Jabra Evolve 20 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.11 vs 8.000).
    9.11 vs 8
  • 70.4% more popular
    Jabra Evolve 20 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Jabra Evolve 20 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 39.4% lower weight
    Weight
    132 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (132 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    132 g vs 218 g
  • 0.95 m longer cable length
    Cable length
    2.15 m
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.2 m – >3 m
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2.2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2.15 m vs 1.2 m
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 12 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    28 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (28 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    28 mm vs 40 mm
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 8.4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    93.6 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (93.6 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    93.6 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 9.4 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    93.6 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (93.6 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    93.6 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 12 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    28 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (28 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    28 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8.4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    93.6 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (93.6 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    93.6 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 9.4 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    93.6 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (93.6 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    93.6 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 16,650 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Jabra Evolve 20

  • Excellent value for money as an entry-level professional headset
  • Clear microphone quality with effective background noise reduction for calls
  • Lightweight design suitable for all-day wear during long shifts
  • Simple plug-and-play setup via USB-A or USB-C without needing drivers
  • Convenient inline control unit for quick mute, volume, and call management
  • Certified for Microsoft Teams and compatible with Zoom and Google Meet

What we don't like about Jabra Evolve 20

  • Lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC); relies only on passive isolation
  • Foam ear cushions can feel basic or 'scratchy' compared to leatherette versions
  • Audio profile is optimized for voice and lacks the bass/richness for music
  • Headband can feel tight or uncomfortable on larger head sizes over time
  • Wired-only connection limits mobility to the desk area
  • Microphone can still pick up very loud, close-range ambient noises

Verdict

The Jabra Evolve 20 is an entry-level professional wired headset featuring a noise-cancelling unidirectional microphone and 28mm dynamic drivers with a 32-ohm impedance. It is available in mono and stereo configurations, connecting via a 2.15m USB-A or USB-C cable that includes an inline control unit for volume, mute, and call management. Key technical pros include a frequency response ranging from 150Hz to 7kHz for calls and up to 20kHz for music, integrated PeakStop hearing protection, and a lightweight build (132g for stereo) with foam ear cushions for all-day comfort. Main characteristics include plug-and-play setup and certification for Microsoft Teams and other UC platforms. However, its primary cons include the absence of active noise cancellation (relying only on passive isolation) and a build material consisting largely of plastic and foam, which may lack a premium feel compared to higher-end leatherette models.

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