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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro is an open-back design, offering a more expansive soundstage that can feel more immersive for music and more natural, but this design leaks sound and provides little isolation from external noise, which isn’t ideal for noisy environments. Being less expensive than the Focal Bathys, they are a cost-effective choice for critical listening in a quiet space but would require a dedicated amplifier for best performance. On the other hand, the Focal Bathys are closed-back, offer better noise isolation, and come with features like Bluetooth and active noise cancelling, making them versatile for use in various environments and situations—including commuting and traveling—where external noise can be an issue. They also have an integrated microphone and the convenience of wireless functionality with a battery that needs charging, even in wired mode. If budget allows and versatile use including a mix of quiet and noisy environments is anticipated, the Focal Bathys might justify the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
7.0
9.3
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.2
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
8.4
10.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the AKG K712 Pro is very good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
31.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$699
$350
$360
$370
$380
$390
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Focal Bathys costs $699.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be very good for music, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.2
The Focal Bathys and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Focal Bathys compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Focal Bathys |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $699 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Focal | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | October 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | 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 | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 350 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
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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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