Jabra Jabra Evolve2 Buds USB-A MS Earbuds with USB-A Review

These are specialized tools for work calls, not all-around earbuds. The USB-A dongle gives unbeatable call stability, but music and ANC are just average. At over $330, they're hard to recommend unless your company is paying.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds USB-A MS are true wireless earbuds built for one thing: work calls. They're certified for Microsoft Teams and come with a USB-A dongle to keep your connection stable. That's the whole pitch. They also have ANC and a wireless charging pad, but make no mistake, these are business-first buds.

Our data shows they're a niche product. Their overall score lands in the 18th percentile, and they're particularly weak for fitness and music. They're not trying to be your everything earbuds. They're trying to be the most reliable ones for your next Zoom marathon.

Performance is a mixed bag, which tracks with their middling percentile rankings. The six-mic array, including bone-conduction mics, is the star for call clarity. But the ANC only hits the 40th percentile, so don't expect Sony-level silence. Sound quality is average for music (47th percentile), and battery life is just okay at the 56th percentile. The big win is the USB-A dongle, which gives you a rock-solid 65-foot wireless range that won't drop out like a standard Bluetooth connection might.

At a price range of $331 to $410, the value proposition is razor-thin. You're paying a premium for the Teams certification and that USB dongle. If you live on back-to-back video calls and need absolute connection reliability, that cost might be justified. For anyone else, it's a tough sell. Our 'best for budget' score is a low 26.4 out of 100, which tells you everything you need to know.

Stacked against the competition, these buds occupy a weird space. The Sony WF-1000XM5 destroys them on ANC and music quality for similar money. The Anker Soundcore P3i offers solid ANC and great sound for a fraction of the price. Even the Nothing Ear (a) is a more fun, versatile daily driver. The Jabra's only clear advantage is that dongle-based call reliability. So, it's a trade-off: unparalleled call stability versus better overall performance from everyone else.

Skip these if you want great sound for music or powerful noise cancellation. Look at the Sony WF-1000XM5 instead. Also skip them if you're on a budget; the Anker Soundcore P3i does 80% of this for less than half the price. And definitely skip them if you need earbuds for the gym.

Buy these only if your employer is footing the bill and your job is 90% calls on Microsoft Teams. The dongle is a genuine game-saver in busy wireless environments. For hybrid workers who need one set of buds for calls, music, and the gym, there are way better and cheaper options out there.