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Updated January 10, 2024·
If high-fidelity sound is a priority and you prefer over-ear comfort and features like active noise cancelling, the Focal Bathys would be a solid choice, even at a higher price point. Its superior sound quality makes it great for an immersive music experience, though it's heavier and less portable than earbuds. Alternatively, the Grado GT220 earbuds offer decent sound with added portability and a better fit for exercise, at a more affordable price, but you sacrifice some sound quality and features like noise cancelling. Neither is ideal for gaming due to latency, but the Grado has an edge for phone calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.3
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.1
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.9
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
8.8
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
10.0
5.5
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
31.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$259
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Major HiFi
Alex Schiffer | October 2020
"With its superb and functional interface and its highly satisfying imaging, Grado has shown a new talent for delivering a solid true wireless system, and with future improvements, has the potential to really be one of the best."
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About Grado
Grado Labs is a small, family-owned, business based in Brooklyn New York that specializes in high-end, boutique, dynamic headphones and turntable cartridges. They boast a particular house sound, that is to say their products have a particular sound signature unique to Grado, that some audiophiles seem to really like and are unable to find anywhere else. Their high-end headphones are all hand made, completely in house, from a variety of exotic woods and materials going so far as to making one of their most popular products out of hemp.
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