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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Focal Bathys offers exceptional sound quality, suited for a truly immersive music experience and is excellent for TV watching due to its low latency. It is also comfortable, has active noise cancelling, and provides a high-quality build. On the other hand, the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has good call quality, is optimized for both Android and Apple devices, and is more portable with a longer battery life, making it ideal for use during exercise and travel. If you prioritize superior sound and entertainment experiences and don't mind the higher cost and lower portability, the Focal Bathys would be a good choice. But if you value comfort during long calls, compatibility with multiple devices, and the convenience of extended battery life and portability at a lower price point, the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless might better suit your needs. 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 JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
  • Good for phone calls
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

8.0
Bathys
Vibe Beam True Wireless
6.6
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.

Gaming

9.3
Bathys
Vibe Beam True Wireless
7.3
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good.

Phone Calls

5.2
Bathys
Vibe Beam True Wireless
7.8
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

6.2
Bathys
Vibe Beam True Wireless
7.3
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.

TV and Video

10.0
Bathys
Vibe Beam True Wireless
6.9
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Bathys
Vibe Beam True Wireless
6.5
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.

Battery

31.0 Hours
Bathys
Vibe Beam True Wireless
8.3 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life.

Cost

$699
Bathys
Vibe Beam True Wireless
$50
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$100

$200

$300

$400

The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless costs $50.

Build Quality

9.0
Bathys
Vibe Beam True Wireless
8.5
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has very good build quality.
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How the Focal Bathys and the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Focal BathysJBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
Focal BathysJBL Vibe Beam True Wireless

GENERAL

Price
$699
$50
Brand
FocalJBL
Release Date
October 1, 2022February 1, 2023
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.1/106.6/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/107.9/10
Gaming Score
9.4/107.4/10
TV and Video Score
10/107/10
Exercise Score
6.6/106/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
31 Hours8.3 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
1.5 Hours1.1 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.15.2
Case Battery Life
N/A16

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
6.5/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.4/106/10
Size
N/ALarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
350 Grams8.8 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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."

JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless

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LaFonda | April 2023
"The Vibe Beam earbuds may not be a sleek as other earbuds in the price range, such as the equally priced Vibe Buds, but they sound great, have a long battery life, and come with an equalizer. And if you just need a solid pair if earbuds to get you through your commute, these will do the trick. I have no complaints here."

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About JBL

JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

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