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House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:16 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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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▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

▼Worse than 93% of headphones
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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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
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 89%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
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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
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

52%

4.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.3

Connectivity

6%

3.3

Battery

4%

7.0

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 97%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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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▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

▼Worse than 82%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

52%

4.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.3

Connectivity

6%

3.3

Battery

4%

7.0

Calls & Controls

4.8
User score
User score
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

7.2
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is lower than that of 50.2% of products in this category.
5.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
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
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
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
19 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 19 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.5% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
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
?
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4, newer Bluetooth version than 57.3% of headphones and equal to 4.9% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
250 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 250 ms, higher audio latency than 93% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
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
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
16 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 16 hours, lower battery life than 77% of headphones and equal to 2.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
4.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 4.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
House of Marley
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
380 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 380 g, heavier than 93.7% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (4.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    4.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 74.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (380 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    380 g vs 218 g
  • 100 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (250 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    250 ms vs 150 ms
  • 14 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 9.7% worse value for money
    House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.63 vs 7.3).
    6.63 vs 7.27
  • 11.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT
    the average pair of headphones
    House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.19 vs 8).
    7.19 vs 8
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 9.7% worse value for money
    House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.63 vs 7.3).
    6.63 vs 7.27
  • 11.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT
    the average pair of headphones
    House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.19 vs 8).
    7.19 vs 8
  • 74.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (380 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    380 g vs 218 g
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 2.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (4.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    4.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 14 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 100 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (250 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    250 ms vs 150 ms

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

gadgetguy.com.au
27/01/2017
Listening review · On-ear Bluetooth
Verdict
The House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT is a stylish, comfortable pair with natural, balanced sound, though it is too quiet over Bluetooth and its instructions are hard to follow.
mimitreschaudreviews.blogspot.com
01/06/2023
Long-term review · On-ear headset
Verdict
The House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT is a light, sustainable headset that suits indoor listening, but its unpadded band and slipping pods hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT

  • Sustainable design using FSC-certified wood and recyclable materials
  • Stylish and unique aesthetic with multiple wood finishes available
  • Rich and deep bass response suitable for genres like reggae
  • Dual connectivity with both wireless Bluetooth and a detachable 3.5mm wired option
  • Durable metal construction in the headband and ear cup joints
  • Integrated on-ear controls for volume and playback management
  • Includes a high-quality signature canvas carry pouch

What customers don't like about House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT

  • Battery life is relatively short at approximately 10–16 hours compared to modern rivals
  • Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC) and poor passive isolation
  • Long 4.5-hour charging time using outdated Micro-USB
  • Control buttons can be unintuitive; power button requires a 5-second hold to toggle
  • Heavier than many competitors at 380g
  • Sound signature can be perceived as muddy or lacking high-end detail
  • Instructions are described by users as overly simplistic and difficult to understand

Verdict

The House of Marley Buffalo Soldier BT is a sustainably designed on-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver a warm, bass-forward sound signature across a frequency response of 19Hz to 20kHz. Key characteristics include an eco-friendly build using FSC-certified wood and stainless steel, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity with A2DP support, and integrated on-ear controls for volume and playback. Its main pros are a respectable 16-hour battery life, comfortable plush leather ear cushions, and the flexibility of a detachable 3.5mm braided cable for wired use. However, notable cons include a lack of active noise cancellation, a relatively long 4.5-hour charge time via micro-USB, and a non-foldable design that may be less convenient for travel compared to more modern alternatives.

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