Jabra Evolve 40 Professional Wired Headset, Stereo, UC-Optimized – Telephone Headset for Greater Productivity, Superior Sound for Calls and Music, 3.5mm Jack/USB Connection, All-Day Comfort Design

The Jabra Evolve 40 has become my go-to corded headset for daily work, and for good reason. It strikes a great balance between functionality, comfort, and price, making it a solid choice for anyone who spends a significant amount of time on calls.Crystal-Clear Communication: The primary function of a work headset is clear audio, and the Evolve 40 delivers. The wideband audio ensures that voices on the other end come through distinctly, and I've experienced no issues with understanding colleagues. More importantly, the noise-canceling microphone is a standout feature. It effectively filters out the background chatter in my home office, ensuring that my voice is clear and professional on every call. I no longer have to worry about distracting sounds creeping into my conversations.Comfort for Long Workdays: Comfort is paramount when you wear a headset for hours on end, and the Evolve 40 doesn't disappoint. The plush leatherette ear cushions sit comfortably on my ears without causing excessive pressure. The adjustable headband allows for a personalized fit, and I've been able to wear it for extended periods without discomfort. Whether you opt for the mono or stereo version, the design prioritizes usability throughout the day.Practical and User-Friendly Features: Jabra has included thoughtful features that enhance the user experience. The integrated busy light is incredibly useful for signaling to family members when I'm on a call, minimizing interruptions. The in-line call control unit is intuitive and allows for easy management of calls, volume adjustments, and muting. The flexibility of both USB and 3.5mm connectivity is also a major plus, allowing me to seamlessly switch between my laptop and phone.Solid Build and Value: While it might not have the premium feel of some higher-end wireless options, the Evolve 40 feels well-built and durable for its price point. It's a reliable workhorse that gets the job done effectively without breaking the bank. The magnetic boom arm that neatly integrates into the headband when not in use is a nice touch, keeping things tidy.Minor Considerations: Being a corded headset, it naturally lacks the freedom of movement that wireless options provide. However, the cord length is generally sufficient for most desk setups. Also, while the noise cancellation is good, it might not completely eliminate very loud or persistent background noise.Overall: The Jabra Evolve 40 is an excellent corded headset for professionals. It excels in providing clear audio for both listening and speaking, offers comfortable wear for long durations, and includes practical features like the busy light and in-line controls. If you prioritize reliable performance and value in a wired headset, the Jabra Evolve 40 is a strong contender and earns a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's a dependable tool that has significantly improved my daily communication at work.

For me, good sound quality! The only dislike I have is I ended up installing the Jabra Direct app onto my desktop.

Great sound and mic but very pricey and not as durable as it should be. Comfortable on the ears and easy to use.

Just realized I bought mine in 2022. This headset has lasted longer than any previous headsets I have owned. I would definitely buy again.

Excellent for work calls. The best I’ve found so far!Excellent clarity on both ends. Highly recommend.

When it works, it's okay, but outclassed in most respects by the much less expensive Logitech H340 I used for many years before this.The good parts: reasonably comfortable, good noise cancellation on the microphone; other people on the call report clear sound and they can't hear much background noise (which is great because occasionally the kids get noisy). Works out of the box with both MacOS and Ubuntu. The little "on a call" light is a genius idea.The not so good parts: Unless I keep my head perfectly level, it tends to slip off. There is a LOT of noise when the cord rubs against my collar, and if the microphone gets too close to my nose/mouth I can hear myself breathing, almost to the point of drowning out any other audio. It defaults to mono sound and occasionally reverts to mono sound and there are no visible controls to alter that. The call and mute controls on the puck only work sometimes (both Zoom and Google Meet); other participants on the call sometimes report being able to hear the beep when the microphone mute button is pressed. I've had multiple occasions when the audio just cut out in the middle of a call and at that point the operating system reported that there was no device attached (again, happened on two different systems, one running MacOS and one running Ubuntu, so it's clearly the headset's fault and not something broken with my computer). I've also had on one occasion an instance where the audio was nearly drowned out by a loud crackling sound as though the audio cable was loose; all of the connections I could reach were still secure. The "on a call" light is on the wrong side of my head and faces away from the door (so is useless for me, other models have lights visible from both sides so they apparently have figured out that people do have two sides to their heads), and the feature where it turns on automatically for Zoom et.al. only worked once and never again after that.The horrifying: given all the "not so good" bits, this is overpriced by a factor of 10 at least.I would have returned this if I hadn't foolishly thrown the packaging away already.

This headset perfectly delivers what I was looking for in a phone headset. First, the headphone speakers are optimized for spoken voice clarity and volume. Next, the 3.5mm plug is perfectly sized to snap securely into phone jacks, even when the phone is in a protector. Most other headsets have plug casings that are too big, so that the plug doesn't fit in the protector's hole where the jack is exposed; no such problem here though! Jabra is the only manufacturer that I've found to get this right. Also, those folks I call say the clarity is very good; kudos to Jabra for making a good microphone. Finally, the headset is lightweight but not fragile, and fits comfortably on the ear. Well done, Jabra!