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Updated April 11, 2024·

If cost is a major factor for you, the Earfun Wave Pro offers a lower midrange price with a robust set of features, including active noise cancelling, a long battery life, and an IPX rating indicating water resistance for exercise. For those often on calls or meetings, the Earfun Wave Pro's microphone quality is noted as very good. However, if you prioritize sound quality and are willing to invest in a higher-end product, the Focal Bathys is recommended for their excellent overall sound, superior soundstage, and the best-in-class TV and video performance. The Bathys also support the aptX Adaptive codec for improved audio synchronization, and while they are not sweatproof and lack a low latency mode, their active noise cancelling feature outperforms the Earfun. If you frequently travel by air, you might prefer the Bathys for their very good noise isolation and travel convenience despite their larger size. Keep in mind that the Bathys require charging even when used in wired mode due to their internal amplifier. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
  • Excellent for phone calls
  • Excellent for air travel
  • 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

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Music

7.0
Wave Pro
Bathys
8.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.

Gaming

8.7
Wave Pro
Bathys
9.3
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.

Phone Calls

9.0
Wave Pro
Bathys
5.2
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.1
Wave Pro
Bathys
6.2
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.

TV and Video

8.0
Wave Pro
Bathys
10.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.

Battery

80.0 Hours
Wave Pro
Bathys
31.0 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life.

Cost

$80
Wave Pro
Bathys
$699
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The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Focal Bathys costs $699.

Build Quality

8.5
Wave Pro
Bathys
9.0
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Noise Reduction

8.3
Wave Pro
Bathys
8.3
The Earfun Wave Pro and Focal Bathys are both very good for noise reduction.

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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Focal Bathys compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Earfun Wave ProFocal Bathys
Earfun Wave ProFocal Bathys

GENERAL

Price
$80
$699
Brand
EarfunFocal
Release Date
March 1, 2024October 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.1/108.1/10
Phone Calls Score
9/105.3/10
Gaming Score
8.7/109.4/10
TV and Video Score
8/1010/10
Exercise Score
6.3/106.6/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
80 Hours31 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
2 Hours1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.1

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
NoYes
iOS App
NoYes
Mic Quality
8.5/106.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
7.4/108.4/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
268 Grams350 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

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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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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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