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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Focal Bathys offers superior sound quality, better noise isolation due to active noise cancelling, and versatility with both wireless and wired options, making it suitable for air travel and immersive TV and video experiences. However, it comes at a higher price. The Philips Fidelio X2HR, on the other hand, provides impressive sound and comfort at a midrange price, but lacks noise cancellation and wireless functionality, which could limit its use in noisier environments and during activities that benefit from cable-free movement. If budget is a primary concern and you don't require noise cancellation or wireless features, the Philips Fidelio X2HR could be a more cost-effective choice. 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 Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • Excellent for music
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

8.0
Bathys
Fidelio X2HR
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Focal Bathys is very good.

Gaming

9.3
Bathys
Fidelio X2HR
7.0
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

6.2
Bathys
Fidelio X2HR
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.

TV and Video

10.0
Bathys
Fidelio X2HR
8.8
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Bathys
Fidelio X2HR
2.5
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Battery

31.0 Hours
Bathys
Fidelio X2HR
N/A
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery.

Cost

$699
Bathys
Fidelio X2HR
$140
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The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $140.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.2
Bathys
Fidelio X2HR
5.0
The Focal Bathys and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.

Build Quality

9.0
Bathys
Fidelio X2HR
9.0
The Focal Bathys and Philips Fidelio X2HR both have excellent build quality.

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How the Focal Bathys and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Focal BathysPhilips Fidelio X2HR
Focal BathysPhilips Fidelio X2HR

GENERAL

Price
$699
$140
Brand
FocalPhilips
Release Date
October 1, 2022September 1, 2014
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
8.1/109.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105/10
Gaming Score
9.4/107.1/10
TV and Video Score
10/108.9/10
Exercise Score
6.6/104.5/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
31 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
1.5 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.1N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
6.5/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
8.4/108.4/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
350 Grams390 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A
Waterproof Rating
00

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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."

Philips Fidelio X2HR

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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."

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About Philips

Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.

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