Does this Evolve2 40 SE part number connect over USB-A or USB-C?
This one is the USB-A version, which plugs straight into the computer, PC or Mac. The Evolve2 40 range also comes in USB-C: it is the cable connector, not the headset, that changes from one part number to another. Check the free ports on your computer before choosing.
Does the Evolve2 40 SE have a 3.5 mm jack?
No. At Jabra, the 3.5 mm jack is reserved for the Evolve2 85, Evolve 80, Evolve 40 and Evolve 30; the Evolve2 40 connects only through its USB cable. If you also want to plug in a phone or tablet, those are the models to look at.
How does the Evolve2 40 SE shut out office noise?
Through passive noise cancellation: the oval foam ear cushions and angled ear cups fit snugly around the ear and keep out the background chatter. Jabra makes this the central selling point of the Evolve2 range, designed for concentration in shared spaces.
What does a microphone “qualified for open offices” mean?
That the lowered mic boom has passed Microsoft's most demanding test for suppressing surrounding conversations and background noise coming from every direction. Three digital microphones and the signal-processing chipset handle this: the person you are talking to hears only you.
What does the Microsoft Teams certification of this headset actually bring?
The headset is automatically selected as the default audio device and has a dedicated Teams button. Its light flashes purple when a meeting is ready to join, a call has been missed or a voicemail is waiting, and green when a call comes in.
Should you choose the MS or the UC version of the Evolve2 40?
The MS version, the one this part number is, is made for Microsoft Teams. The UC version targets the other certified environments: Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Mitel, Avaya. The headset is the same; it is the behaviour of the buttons and lights that follows the platform.
Does the Evolve2 40 SE busylight come on automatically?
Yes, as soon as you are on a call or in a meeting. You can also switch it on at the press of a button to show that you are working. It is visible from every angle, from the side as well as from behind, which avoids interruptions from behind your back.
How much does the stereo version of the Evolve2 40 SE weigh?
188 g with the cable, 168.5 g without it: the difference is the USB cord, not the headset. The headband padded with silicone-covered foam and the oval faux leather ear cushions spread this weight over a day of calls.
Can you listen to music with the Evolve2 40 SE?
Yes. The 40 mm low-impedance speakers cover 20 Hz to 20 kHz in music mode, compared with 100 Hz to 14 kHz in voice mode: the frequency range widens as soon as the headset is no longer being used for calls. The bass is therefore not sacrificed for speech.
Does the Evolve2 40 SE work on a Mac?
Yes, on PC as well as Mac, with no prior installation: the headset is recognised as soon as it is plugged into a USB-A port. The Jabra Direct software remains available for firmware updates and settings, but is not needed for the headset to work.
What is in the box of the Evolve2 40 SE?
The headset, a soft pouch and the warranty and safety document. The pouch protects the aluminium mic boom in a bag, which matters for a headset that follows its user between the office and home.
Is this Jabra Evolve2 40 SE headset new and under warranty?
Yes, new and sealed in its Jabra packaging. Your invoice serves as the warranty document and covers 1 year, the same period Jabra gives on this model. The firmware, for its part, keeps evolving: Jabra Direct notifies you of available updates.
