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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality sound and a more immersive listening experience, especially for music and movies, and don't mind a higher price, the Focal Bathys will serve you well with better sound quality, active noise cancelling, and the convenience of both wireless and wired connections. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option for casual listening, and can do without active noise cancellation and wireless functionality, the Koss Porta Pro is a classic choice that's lighter, with good sound quality for its price, and a foldable design for easy portability. The Porta Pro won't be as suitable for noise-sensitive environments or tasks like air travel where noise cancellation is beneficial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
- The Koss Porta Pro has no clear advantages over the Focal Bathys.
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
6.4
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.2
4.3
The Focal Bathys and Koss Porta Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Focal Bathys is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
6.8
The Koss Porta Pro and Focal Bathys are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Koss Porta Pro is somewhat better.
TV and Video
10.0
7.6
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Battery
31.0 Hours
N/A
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery.
Cost
$699
$49
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Koss Porta Pro costs $49.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro and Focal Bathys are both very good for music.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Koss Porta Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Koss Porta Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $49 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
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About Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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