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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major deciding factor for you, the 7hz Timeless offers good value with solid sound quality, particularly if you are an audiophile looking for detailed sound reproduction. However, the Focal Bathys is a high-end option that provides exceptional sound quality, active noise cancellation, and wireless Bluetooth connectivity, which are great for convenience and noise isolation. If you're often in noisy environments or prefer the ease of wireless listening, the Focal Bathys would be a better choice, despite the higher cost. Keep in mind that the 7hz Timeless may require a wired connection and might not have noise cancellation features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the Focal Bathys.
Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6
8.0
The 7hz Timeless and Focal Bathys are both very good for music, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Gaming
6.6
9.3
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.2
The Focal Bathys and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Focal Bathys is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
6.2
The 7hz Timeless and Focal Bathys are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
10.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the 7hz Timeless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
31.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life.
Cost
$200
$699
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $200 and the Focal Bathys costs $699.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Focal Bathys |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $699 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Focal | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 31 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 350 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | May 2023
"As much as I hesitate to recommend a headphone that sells for $800 USD, if you’re looking for the best sound quality you can find in the ANC space: it’s the Focal Bathys."
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