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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer the highest quality sound for music and TV, and don't mind the higher cost, the Focal Bathys may be better for you. They have excellent sound quality, particularly for TV and video, but they are not as portable or suitable for exercise. In contrast, the Jabra Elite 4 is more affordable and offers very good mic quality for calls and meetings, better suitability for exercise with sweatproof certification, and is more portable. However, they have lower sound quality for music and TV. Neither is ideal for gaming due to low gaming scores. Also, the Focal Bathys require charging even when used wired, while the Jabra Elite 4 does not offer a wired option. 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
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.6
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.4
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
8.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
8.6
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
10.0
6.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Battery
31.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Bathys and Jabra Elite 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Jabra Elite 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 4.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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