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Updated April 10, 2024·
If budget is a major concern and you're looking for an affordable, portable option for casual listening and exercise, the JLab Go Air Pop might suit you with its lower price, good portability, and sweatproof certification. However, for a premium listening experience, particularly for music and video with excellent overall sound quality and active noise cancelling, the Focal Bathys would be the better choice, though they are much more expensive and less suitable for exercise due to their size and weight. The Focal Bathys also require charging even for wired use, so be mindful of the battery life. 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 JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.1
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
9.3
5.5
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
10.0
6.1
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
31.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$25
$0
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$200
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$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.0
The Focal Bathys and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Bathys and JLab Go Air Pop both have excellent build quality.
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How the Focal Bathys and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 3.9 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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Sam Smart | August 2023
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
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