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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Focal Bathys offers superior overall sound quality and immersive experience for activities like gaming and watching TV, making it an excellent choice for audiophiles and those who prioritize audio fidelity. However, due to its higher price, it's more of an investment. Additionally, the Bathys' over-ear design and active noise cancelling provide great isolation which is beneficial for air travel but less portable than earbuds. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life P3 is more affordable and provides a good balance of features with its compact design and strong noise isolation, making them convenient for everyday use, exercise, and travel. It also offers a longer battery life, wireless charging, and app customization, which the Bathys doesn't have. If budget is a concern, or you need something for active use with decent sound, the P3 could fit well. 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 Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
8.0
5.7
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
9.3
5.1
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
10.0
5.5
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Focal Bathys is very good.
Battery
31.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$70
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.1
The Focal Bathys and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to have excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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."
Soundcore Life P3
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | July 2021
"Anker continues its trend of stealth releases, recently dropping the Soundcore Life P3 out of nowhere. This product essentially replaces the disappointing Life A2 NC as the brand’s flagship ANC model under $100. It comes with bassy audio and enough features to give even the best noise-cancelling earbuds pause."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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