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House of Marley Liberate Xlbt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:12 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

House of Marley Liberate Xlbt 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 Liberate Xlbt
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

3.0

Battery

4%

7.1

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 61%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 68%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones House of Marley Liberate Xlbt

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

3.0

Battery

4%

7.1

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
7.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 64% of models
Popularity:
House of Marley Liberate Xlbt has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 64.3% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
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
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% 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
20 Hz
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
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
no
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
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
?
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
?
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Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 12 hours, lower battery life than 85.4% of headphones and equal to 3.8% 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
over-ear
Weight
284 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 284 g, heavier than 75.5% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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House of Marley Liberate Xlbt vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Auracast support
    This pair of headphones supports Auracast, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones support Auracast.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Removable battery
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • 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
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Auracast support
    This pair of headphones supports Auracast, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones support Auracast.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 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
  • 30.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (284 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    284 g vs 218 g
  • 18 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    12 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    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
  • 4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    House of Marley Liberate Xlbt
    the average pair of headphones
    House of Marley Liberate Xlbt has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.69 vs 8).
    7.69 vs 8
  • 4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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 Liberate Xlbt
    the average pair of headphones
    House of Marley Liberate Xlbt has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.69 vs 8).
    7.69 vs 8
  • 30.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (284 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    284 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    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
  • 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
  • 18 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    12 hours vs 30 hours

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Gamesky
≈ estimated
05/02/2017
Hands-on review · genre tests and comfort over time
Verdict
House of Marley Liberate XLBT is hit or miss by genre, uncomfortable over time, and hard to recommend for varied listening.
8.0
DJBooth Pro Audio
≈ estimated
12/11/2015
Hands-on review · build, fit, sound and battery
Verdict
House of Marley Liberate XLBT is a strong all-round pair with a solid build, though the fit is weak for DJ work.
7.0
Ultimate Reviews (Ultimate Reviews)
≈ estimated
10/08/2015
Hands-on review · one week of daily use
Verdict
House of Marley Liberate XLBT offers loud, clear sound and a solid build, but its bass is light and the price feels too high.
6.0
Dailytekk
≈ estimated
31/08/2015
Double review · comfort, buttons and sound
Verdict
House of Marley Liberate XLBT is stylish and well made, but flimsy buttons and fatigue limit it; better options exist.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
28/06/2016
Review · Bass-heavy wireless headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is a good choice for bass lovers, with powerful bass and reasonably balanced highs, but little sets it apart from rival wireless headphones.
consolecreatures.com
22/07/2016
Review · Stylish bass-heavy headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is stylish and comfortable with good battery life, but its bass-heavy sound appeals only to bass lovers.
letstalk-tech.com
23/04/2016
Review · Eco-friendly bass headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is a comfortable, well-built pair of eco-friendly headphones for bass lovers, but its sound lacks clarity and definition.
the-gadgeteer.com
11/08/2015
Hands-on review · Bass-focused headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is a good pick for bass fans, with fast charging and long playback, but it can feel uncomfortable after about an hour.
techguysmartbuy.com
30/07/2015
Review · Eco-friendly Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT sounds great and lasts nearly 20 hours on a charge, with a distinctive look, but it gets uncomfortable after four or five hours.
9to5mac.com
16/06/2015
Review · Eco-friendly over-ear Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is an attractive, lightweight headset with long battery life and sound that is decent for the price, though not hi-fi.
geekdad.com
05/06/2015
Review · Eco-styled Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT has natural materials and warm, bass-heavy sound, so it suits bass lovers more than those who want crisp highs.
techaeris.com
29/05/2015
Hands-on test · Bass-heavy headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is a good-looking, comfortable pair with punchy bass and clear calls, suited to bass lovers who want a wireless headset.
whathifi.com
25/02/2015
Test-room review · Wireless headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT feels comfortable and well made, but its compressed, hazy sound is poor, so other headphones are the better choice.
smarthouse.com.au
09/09/2014
Hands-on test · Bluetooth on-ear headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is a stylish Bluetooth on-ear pair whose sound holds up well, though it lacks the noise cancellation found on pricier rivals.
gadgetspeak.com
Not Dated
Hands-on test · Collapsible Bluetooth headset
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is a comfortable, collapsible Bluetooth headset with solid sound, though its rigid ear pieces and unusual cable hold it back.
uk.pcmag.com
28/06/2016
Listening test · Bass-heavy headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT suits bass lovers with powerful low end, but does little to stand out among rival Bluetooth headphones.
kopfhoerer.de
15/01/2015
Hands-on test · Wired and Bluetooth
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT suits rap, electronic and pop, though its bass-heavy tuning and tight fit hold back classical and jazz.
macitynet.it
08/07/2017
Review · Retro-style headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is a retro-looking headset with rich, balanced sound and long battery life, but it isn't for fans of bass-heavy dance music.
saggiamente.com
16/08/2015
Hands-on review · Bluetooth dropouts
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate XLBT looks great, feels comfortable and sounds warm, but its Bluetooth often cuts out, making it hard to use wirelessly.
tech.everyeye.it
17/07/2015
Review · Bass-focused eco headphones
Verdict
The House of Marley Liberate is an on-ear headset with eco-friendly materials and strong, warm bass, suited to reggae and dance but not to audiophiles.
T
tweakers.net
17/04/2017
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about House of Marley Liberate Xlbt

  • Powerful and punchy bass performance, ideal for bass-heavy genres like hip-hop and EDM
  • Distinctive, eco-friendly design using sustainable materials like FSC-certified wood and recycled REWIND fabric
  • Strong build quality with a sturdy stainless-steel headband and high-quality hinges
  • Good battery life, typically ranging from 10 to 15 hours on a single charge
  • Supports high-quality Bluetooth codecs including AAC and aptX for improved wireless audio
  • Foldable, collapsible design makes them portable and easy to store in the included carrying bag

What customers don't like about House of Marley Liberate Xlbt

  • Can become uncomfortable or cause ear soreness during long listening sessions (over 1 hour) due to high clamping force
  • High and mid frequencies lack crispness and can sound somewhat muffled or 'muddy' compared to more balanced rivals
  • Bass-heavy sound signature may be overwhelming for users who prefer accurate or neutral audio
  • Control buttons on the earcups are made of plastic and can feel cheap compared to the rest of the premium materials
  • Headband and hinges are prone to light scratching if not stored carefully in a protective pouch
  • The 2.5mm to 3.5mm proprietary audio cable is non-standard, making it harder to replace if lost

Verdict

The House of Marley Liberate XLBT is a stylish, eco-conscious over-ear headphone featuring 50mm moving coil drivers, Bluetooth connectivity with aptX and AAC support, and a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Its design prioritizes sustainability, utilizing FSC-certified wood, recycled 'REWIND' fabric, and a durable stainless steel headband. Main pros include a powerful, bass-heavy sound signature, high-quality build materials, and a long battery life of up to 15 hours. However, cons include a fit that can become uncomfortable during extended listening sessions and a lack of crispness in the high-mid and treble frequencies.

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