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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch sound quality and use your audio gear mostly for music, the Focal Bathys would serve you better, featuring superior overall sound, a better sound stage for a more immersive experience, and active noise canceling which is great for air travel. However, they come with a higher price. On the other hand, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option that is extremely portable, offers decent sound quality, and is sweatproof, making it suitable for exercise, the Skullcandy Dime 2 would be a practical choice. Keep in mind the Skullcandy earbuds won't match the Focal's performance for critical listening or noise isolation. 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 Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Focal Bathys.
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
4.7
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
5.2
The Focal Bathys is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
10.0
5.1
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
31.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
4.8
The Focal Bathys and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 4.5 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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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2022
"With the low price, it’s a low-risk investment. The Dime 2 is a decent set of backup buds for those times when you don’t want to risk your more upscale buds. If it weren’t for the lackluster battery life, I’d say everyone should have a pair as a spare for music."
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About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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