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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a significant concern for you, the Jabra Elite Active 75t would be a more economical choice and is well-suited for sports activities due to its secure fit and water resistance. The Focal Bathys, being more expensive, offer superior sound quality for an immersive audio experience. However, if you're interested in noise cancellation and high-fidelity sound for mostly at-home or in-office use, Focal Bathys are a better option. Additionally, if wireless connectivity for gaming or watching TV is important, check for lower latency options, as higher-end headphones can sometimes have a delay that impacts these activities. 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 Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
5.5
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
9.3
5.0
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
10.0
5.3
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Battery
31.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$230
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$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $230.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.2
The Focal Bathys and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Focal Bathys and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Bathys and Jabra Elite Active 75t both have excellent build quality.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $230 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 7.5 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 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 5.5 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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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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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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