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Jabra Evolve2 40 Mono Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Jabra Evolve2 40 Mono Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 61% of headphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

9.1

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 54% of headphones
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 2,076 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.
â–²Better than 77% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Jabra Evolve2 40 Mono

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

9.1

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
8.3/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 2,076 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.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
Jabra Evolve2 40 Mono has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 77.3% of products in this category.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.5
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
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
3
Number of microphones
3
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 3 microphones, more microphones than 86.8% of headphones and equal to 1.1% 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
yes
EQ support
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% 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
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
113 g
Weight
113 g
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 113 g, lighter than 77% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Jabra Evolve2 40 Mono vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 15 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    117 dB/mW
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (117 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    117 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 48.2% lower weight
    Weight
    113 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (113 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    113 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 2 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    3
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (3 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    3 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 48.2% lower weight
    Weight
    113 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (113 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    113 g vs 218 g
  • 15 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    117 dB/mW
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (117 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    117 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 14 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    117 dB SPL
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (117 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    117 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 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.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 2 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    3
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (3 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    3 vs 1
  • 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.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This pair of headphones does not have stereo speakers, while the average pair of headphones does. 99.7% of headphones have stereo speakers.
  • 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
  • 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 stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This pair of headphones does not have stereo speakers, while the average pair of headphones does. 99.7% of headphones have stereo speakers.
  • 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

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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,076 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Jabra Evolve2 40 Mono

  • Excellent call quality and microphone clarity using 3-microphone technology
  • High-grade all-day comfort with soft memory foam ear cushions and padded headband
  • Effective passive noise isolation due to the angled earcup design
  • Simple plug-and-play setup with dedicated Microsoft Teams features
  • Highly visible 360-degree busylight to prevent interruptions
  • Rich 40mm speakers that perform well for both calls and music

What we don't like about Jabra Evolve2 40 Mono

  • Stiff cable that can be prone to tangling and retain kinks from packaging
  • Potential for cable-rubbing noise (microphonics) to travel into the earcup
  • Fixed microphone boom arm that must stay on the right side
  • Sidetone settings can sometimes be too sensitive, requiring manual adjustment via software
  • Does not fold flat for more compact storage
  • Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), relying entirely on passive isolation

Verdict

The Jabra Evolve2 40 Mono is a professional wired on-ear headset featuring powerful 40mm speakers and an advanced digital chipset for high-definition audio across a 20Hz–20kHz frequency range. It is equipped with an intelligent 3-microphone call technology system that reduces background noise by 35% and includes a 360-degree 'busylight' to signal when a user is in a meeting. Main pros include its lightweight 113g ergonomic design with memory foam ear cushions that provide all-day comfort and 48% more passive noise cancellation, as well as an intuitive boom arm that automatically mutes calls when raised. Cons include a lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), no 3.5mm jack for mobile versatility, and a fixed wired connection that limits mobility compared to wireless alternatives.

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