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House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:12 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 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 Positive Vibration 2
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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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Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

▼Worse than 51% 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
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 51%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
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
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.8

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.1

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 65%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 77%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones House of Marley Positive Vibration 2

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
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
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.8

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.1

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
8.3/ 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
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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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Popularity:
House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 61.7% of products in this category.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
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
Score components:

70%

6.2

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
40 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
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
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
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% 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
4.2
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.2, newer Bluetooth version than 67.7% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
160 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 160 ms, higher audio latency than 55.7% of headphones and equal to 1.4% 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
12 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
3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 87.8% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
360 mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 360 mAh, lower battery capacity than 79.6% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
House of Marley
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
177 g
This pair of headphones weighs 177 g, lighter than 62.8% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 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
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 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.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    15 m vs 10 m
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 18.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (177 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    177 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 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
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    15 m vs 10 m
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    3 % vs 0.3 %
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 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
  • 37.9% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (360 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    360 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    3 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 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
  • 37.9% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (360 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    360 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

T
trustedreviews.com
10/05/2018
Summary of the review
t3.com
18/11/2021
Hands-on review · Budget Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 is excellent value for casual listeners, with decent sound and a comfy fit, though 12 hours of battery is short.
T
techbuzzireland.com
09/10/2017
Summary of the review
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pshikotra.com
14/01/2021
Summary of the review
kopfhoerer.de
15/09/2017
Hands-on test · Wired on-ear
Verdict
The House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 is a stylish, sustainable on-ear with a reasonable price, but its boxy sound lacks openness and treble.
B
berlinart-design.de
13/11/2017
Summary of the review

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 Positive Vibration 2

  • Affordable price point and excellent value for money
  • Eco-friendly construction using FSC-certified wood and recyclable aluminium
  • Stylish and unique aesthetic with high-quality braided cables
  • Clear, crisp audio quality with punchy, controlled bass
  • Compact, foldable design and lightweight build for portability
  • Includes a detachable 3.5mm backup cable for wired use

What customers don't like about House of Marley Positive Vibration 2

  • Average battery life of only 10–12 hours compared to modern competitors
  • On-ear design can cause discomfort or ear throb after an hour of use
  • Tight clamping force, particularly for users with larger heads
  • Lack of active noise cancellation and poor passive noise isolation
  • Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity can be less stable than newer standards
  • Does not include a protective carrying case or pouch

Verdict

The House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 is a sustainably crafted on-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers (some variants cited as 50mm) that deliver a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz with an emphasis on punchy bass and clear highs. Built from eco-friendly materials like FSC-certified wood, recyclable aluminum, and REWIND™ fabric, these headphones offer up to 12 hours of wireless playtime via Bluetooth 4.2 and include a tangle-free 3.5mm braided cable for passive listening. Main pros include its stylish, foldable design, lightweight build (approx. 177g), and the inclusion of an integrated microphone and on-cup remote for easy call and track management. However, notable cons include a relatively short battery life by modern standards, a long 3.5-hour recharge time via micro-USB, and potential comfort issues due to a tight headband clamp and stiff ear cushions during extended use.

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