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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Earfun Air Pro 2 earbuds are much more affordable and offer active noise cancellation with a compact stem design, but lack the sound quality and build of the more expensive Focal Bathys. The Focal Bathys headphones offer superior sound quality and noise isolation with an over-ear design, a premium build, and additional features such as Bluetooth with aptX Adaptive support, but they require charging even when used in wired mode. If cost is a major factor and you want something lightweight and portable, go for the Earfun. For top-tier audio fidelity and over-ear comfort, choose the Focal Bathys, if the price is within your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Air Pro 2
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has no clear advantages over the Focal Bathys.
Advantages of the Focal Bathys
Very good for music
Excellent for gaming
Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.4/10
8.0/10
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.1/10
9.3/10
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.1/10
5.2/10
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9/10
6.2/10
The Earfun Air Pro 2 and Focal Bathys are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Earfun Air Pro 2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.4/10
10.0/10
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
31.0 Hours
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life.
Cost
$70
$699
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has a price of $70 and the Focal Bathys costs $699.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 has very good build quality.
"There’s a lot to like about EarFun Air Pro 2. The best thing about them is the active noise cancellation, which works almost as well as the best true wireless earbuds out there. The audio quality is funky but enjoyable. Good dynamics and a wider soundstage save its presentation. Everyone, apart from the most diehard audiophiles, should be happy with it."
"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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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