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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Focal Bathys offers superior overall sound quality and a rich listening experience, making it ideal for audiophiles who prioritize audio fidelity in music and TV and value active noise cancelling for travel. However, it comes with a high-end price and a bulkier build, which could be less practical for portability and exercise. In contrast, the Soundcore P20i, being budget-friendly, offers good value with decent sound quality and a lighter, more compact design, along with sweatproof certification, making it suitable for casual listening and physical activities. It also boasts features like an app equalizer and wireless charging, which the Bathys lacks. If budget is not a constraint and top-notch sound is essential, particularly for home or travel use, go for the Focal Bathys; if you require something more economical with flexibility for daily use and exercise, consider the Soundcore P20i. 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 P20i
- The Soundcore P20i has no clear advantages over the Focal Bathys.
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.4
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
7.3
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
4.7
The Focal Bathys is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
10.0
7.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Battery
31.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.0
The Focal Bathys and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Bathys and Soundcore P20i both have excellent build quality.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
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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Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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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