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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Focal Bathys depends on what's important to you. If price is a significant factor, the Beoplay EQ is less expensive and offers good overall sound quality and noise isolation, making them suitable for various environments including exercising and air travel. The Beoplay EQ earbuds are also more portable, with features like sweatproof certification and a more compact size. On the other hand, if sound quality is your priority and you're willing to invest more, the Bathys headphones provide a superior listening experience with better soundstage and sound quality. They're comfortable for extended use and have a long battery life, but they might not be as convenient for exercise due to their size and weight. Both have active noise cancelling, but the Bathys lack sweat or dustproofing, which could be a drawback for active users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good 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
6.8
8.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
9.3
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
Phone Calls
7.2
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
6.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
10.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.3
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
31.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life.
Cost
$176
$699
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Focal Bathys costs $699.
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Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to have excellent build quality, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Focal Bathys compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Focal Bathys |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $699 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Focal | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 31 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 350 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
Focal Bathys
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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