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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is a top priority and you're looking for a premium listening experience with effective noise isolation, go for the Focal Bathys which also boasts better build quality and higher comfort ratings. However, they're a high-end option and are priced much higher than the Shokz OpenMove. The latter provide bone conduction technology that's suitable for staying aware of your surroundings and are rated better for exercise and durability, along with a microphone quality that is well-suited for calls. The OpenMove may not match the Bathys in sound richness or immersive experience but are a more budget-friendly and portable option with a unique open-ear design. 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
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
4.8
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
9.3
4.9
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
10.0
5.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
31.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 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 Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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