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Motorola Pulse Escape Plus Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Motorola Pulse Escape Plus 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 Plus
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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 66% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 66% of headphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 66%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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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â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.2

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 61%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 81%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Motorola Pulse Escape Plus

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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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â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.2

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

6.1
User score
User score
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 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 86% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Pulse Escape Plus has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 86.2% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
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
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
60 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 60 m, higher Bluetooth range than 97.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
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
20 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% 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
800 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 800 mAh, higher battery capacity than 75% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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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 Plus 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
  • 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.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 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.
  • 50 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (60 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    60 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.
  • 54.3% more popular
    Motorola Pulse Escape Plus is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.06 vs 5.9).
    9.06 vs 5.87
  • 5.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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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    the average pair of headphones
    Motorola Pulse Escape Plus has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.44 vs 8).
    8.44 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
  • 37.9% higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (800 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    800 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 50 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (60 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    60 m vs 10 m
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • 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 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
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

trustedreviews.com
04/01/2018
Review · Budget full-size wireless
Verdict
The Motorola Pulse Escape+ is a cheap full-size pair with long battery life and wide sound, but flat mids and a channel balance glitch hold it back.
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geekdad.com
18/12/2017
Summary of the review
Motorola Pulse EscapeGo to product viewer dialogue for this item.+ Bluetooth Headphones - GeekDad

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 Plus

  • Excellent battery life (up to 20 hours of wireless playtime on a single charge)
  • Great value for money at its budget price point
  • Lightweight and foldable design makes them highly portable for travel
  • Good sound quality with clear, balanced mids and non-overbearing bass
  • Built-in microphone provides clear voice reception for hands-free phone calls
  • Multipoint technology successfully connects to two devices simultaneously
  • IP54 water and dust resistance makes them reliable for outdoor use or exercise

What customers don't like about Motorola Pulse Escape Plus

  • Fragile build quality with a cheap, plastic feel that is prone to cracking or breaking on the headband and hinges
  • Uncomfortable to wear for long periods as they sit tight and can cause ear fatigue or sweating
  • Annoying repeating 'low battery' audio prompt at 10% battery life that interrupts media
  • Some users experience minor audio lag/latency when watching videos or playing games over Bluetooth
  • Passive noise isolation is decent, but some users found the active sound isolation lacks depth against heavy external noises
  • Disappointing bass power for listeners who prefer heavier bass-driven genres like rock or pop

Verdict

The Motorola Pulse Escape Plus is a lightweight, foldable over-ear headphone featuring 40mm oversized drivers that deliver a balanced HD sound with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. Key characteristics include an IP54 water and dust resistance rating, Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity with a range of up to 60 feet, and multipoint technology for connecting two devices simultaneously. Pros include a long battery life of up to 20 hours, passive noise isolation for background sound reduction, and a dual-mode design that allows for both wireless and 3.5mm wired use. Notable cons include a primarily plastic build that can feel fragile, slow pairing processes at times, and a tight fit that may cause discomfort or ear sweating during extended listening sessions.

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