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Motorola Pulse Escape Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:10 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Motorola Pulse Escape 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 Escape
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 63% 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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 61%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

4.2

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 54%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 86%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Motorola Pulse Escape

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

4.2

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
8.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
9.7/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Pulse Escape has a popularity score of 9.7 points, which is higher than that of 90% of products in this category.
9.7
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%

6.5

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
4.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
18 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 18 m, higher Bluetooth range than 91.7% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% 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
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% 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
10 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 10 hours, lower battery life than 89.8% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% 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
Motorola
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
204 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 204 g, lighter than 53.9% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Motorola Pulse Escape vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 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.
  • 8 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (18 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    18 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.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Find-my-headphones feature
    This pair of headphones supports find-my-headphones features, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.7% of headphones support Find My Headphones.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Motorola Pulse Escape is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 65.1% more popular
    Motorola Pulse Escape is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.69 vs 5.9).
    9.69 vs 5.87
  • 8.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Motorola Pulse Escape
    the average pair of headphones
    Motorola Pulse Escape has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.68 vs 8).
    8.68 vs 8
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IP54 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IP54 vs none
  • 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.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 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
  • 8 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (18 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    18 m vs 10 m
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • 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.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Find-my-headphones feature
    This pair of headphones supports find-my-headphones features, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.7% of headphones support Find My Headphones.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 20 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (10 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    10 hours vs 30 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 20 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    40 mm vs 60 mm
  • 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.
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 20 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    40 mm vs 60 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.
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 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
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 20 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (10 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    10 hours vs 30 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

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

9.0
GaVo*
≈ estimated
16/08/2019
Hands-on review · two weeks of use, range and sound
Verdict
Motorola Pulse Escape has a cheap plastic build, but great audio and comfort make it a strong budget pick.
7.0
iamHT
≈ estimated
10/01/2018
Unboxing · review after 15 days of use
Verdict
Motorola Pulse Escape has good sound for the price, but its bulky build, fragile folding and no track skipping make it weak for travel.
7.0
Tech Virus
≈ estimated
28/03/2018
Unboxing and first tests · sound and Bluetooth range
Verdict
Motorola Pulse Escape is a good choice at this price, but its Bluetooth range is limited.
7.0
Geekyranjit
≈ estimated
10/01/2018
Hands-on review · sound, build and fit test
Verdict
Motorola Pulse Escape sounds good for the money, but its plastic build feels fragile, so only careful users should get it.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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trustedreviews.com
04/01/2018
Summary of the review
Motorola Pulse Escape+ Review
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geekdad.com
18/12/2017
Summary of the review
Motorola Pulse Escape+ Bluetooth Headphones: Everything You Need and More
padhkedekho.com
22/10/2024
Long-term review · Budget over-ear headphones
Verdict
The Motorola Pulse Escape is a comfortable, foldable over-ear pair with long battery life, but its plastic build suits buyers who don't need premium sturdiness.
sport.es
07/11/2018
Hands-on review · Budget wireless headphones
Verdict
The Motorola Pulse Escape is a cheap, comfortable pair with good sound and long battery life, though bass can struggle with some music styles.

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 Escape

  • Affordable price point for wireless over-ear headphones
  • Lightweight and foldable design for easy portability
  • Good sound quality with balanced mids and clear vocals
  • Strong battery life, often cited around 10 to 20 hours
  • Multipoint technology allows connection to two devices simultaneously
  • Includes a 3.5mm jack for wired use if the battery dies
  • Clear microphone quality for hands-free phone calls
  • Excellent Bluetooth range (up to 60 feet in open spaces)

What customers don't like about Motorola Pulse Escape

  • Cheap plastic construction feels hollow and fragile
  • Reports of the headband or hinges cracking and snapping easily
  • Tight clamping force can cause ear pain during long sessions
  • Bass may be too light for listeners who prefer heavy low-end
  • Noticeable audio lag (latency) when playing games or watching video
  • Small ear cup openings may not fit comfortably for users with larger ears
  • Annoying audible beeps for low battery and status changes
  • Buggy Bluetooth pairing that occasionally requires multiple reconnects

Verdict

The Motorola Pulse Escape is a wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 4.1 technology for a range of up to 60 feet. Key characteristics include a foldable, lightweight design, a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, passive noise isolation via thick ear cushions, and a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. Main pros are its impressive 10-hour battery life (up to 20 hours on the 'Plus' model), comfortable padding for daily travel, and dual-mode functionality with a 3.5mm aux jack for wired use. However, notable cons include a primarily plastic build that many users find fragile or prone to snapping, touch controls that can be unintuitive or slow to respond, and a fit that may feel overly tight during extended listening sessions.

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