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Motorola Pulse 120 Bass Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Motorola Pulse 120 Bass Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Motorola Pulse 120 Bass
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 60% of headphones
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 61%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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 51% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.4

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 51%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 84%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Motorola Pulse 120 Bass

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.4

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
8.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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
â–² Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Pulse 120 Bass has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 78.8% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
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
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
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Motorola
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
168.4 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 168.4 g, lighter than 65.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Motorola Pulse 120 Bass 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 22.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (168.4 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    168.4 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Motorola Pulse 120 Bass is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 7.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Motorola Pulse 120 Bass
    the average pair of headphones
    Motorola Pulse 120 Bass has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.59 vs 8).
    8.59 vs 8
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Motorola Pulse 120 Bass is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 7.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Motorola Pulse 120 Bass
    the average pair of headphones
    Motorola Pulse 120 Bass has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.59 vs 8).
    8.59 vs 8
  • 22.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (168.4 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    168.4 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 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 neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 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.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL

Video reviews

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

8.0
Audiostar
≈ estimated
25/04/2022
Long-term owner review · two years of use
Verdict
Motorola Pulse 120 Bass is a good, affordable pick for comfort and decent sound, though not for audiophiles.
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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 Motorola Pulse 120 Bass

  • Lightweight and portable with a foldable design for easy travel.
  • Decent sound quality with emphasized bass and clear vocals for the price.
  • Comfortable ear cushions suitable for short-to-moderate listening sessions.
  • Detachable 3.5mm cable includes an in-line microphone for hands-free calls.
  • Compatible with voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant.

What customers don't like about Motorola Pulse 120 Bass

  • Subpar build quality; the plastic frame and adjustment straps feel flimsy and are prone to breaking.
  • Poor durability of ear cushions, with some users reporting synthetic leather peeling after a month.
  • Tight clamping force can become uncomfortable or painful during extended use, especially for larger heads.
  • Lacks active noise cancellation (ANC), relying only on passive isolation.
  • Minimalist unboxing experience that lacks a carrying pouch or case for protection.

Verdict

The Motorola Pulse 120 is a lightweight, foldable, wired over-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers designed to deliver enhanced bass and a frequency response of 20Hz to 20,000Hz. Its primary characteristics include a detachable 3.5mm cable with an in-line microphone for hands-free calling, passive noise isolation, and compatibility with voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. Main pros consist of its ultra-portable, compact design (weighing approximately 168 grams) and the convenience of a wired connection that eliminates the need for charging. However, some users have noted cons such as potentially fragile plastic build quality and ear cushions that may lack long-term durability.

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