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Updated April 10, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 earbuds are the more budget-friendly option. They offer a balance of features like good sound quality, low latency for gaming, and sweatproof certification which makes them suitable for exercise. In contrast, the Focal Bathys headphones provide superior sound quality and are the best choice for TV and video use, but they require charging even when wired and are less portable. For calls and meetings, the ATH-TWX7 are excellent, whereas the Bathys have fair mic quality. The ATH-TWX7 also offers a longer battery life for typical use, which is convenient if you're often on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.3
8.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good.
Gaming
8.7
9.3
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good.
Phone Calls
9.1
5.2
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
6.2
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
8.2
10.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
31.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$699
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Focal Bathys costs $699.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Focal Bathys are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Focal Bathys compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Focal Bathys |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $699 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Focal | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | October 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 31 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 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 | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 350 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Engadget
Billy Steele | January 2024
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
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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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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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