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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and TV, the Focal Bathys offer an excellent and best-in-class experience with active noise cancelling, but they are high-end and require a battery even when wired. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are more affordable, with fair to good ratings across various use cases, and excellent for air travel due to their portability and noise isolation. The Bathys have more advanced features like app equalizer and aptX Adaptive codec for low latency, making them great for gaming, but they are heavier. The Jbuds offer much longer battery life, and are suitable if you're looking for something more budget-friendly with decent performance. 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 Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.4
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
TV and Video
10.0
5.6
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good.
Battery
31.0 Hours
70.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.2
The Focal Bathys and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
5.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
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How the Focal Bathys and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | JLab Jbuds Lux ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 70 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 235 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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