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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Focal Bathys offers a superior overall sound quality, better comfort, and excellent performance for music, gaming, TV, and video, with active noise cancelling to enhance these experiences. However, they come with a high-end price tag, and they're not optimized for exercise. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space One provides good value with decent sound quality, advanced codec support like LDAC, and a longer battery life, while being considerably less expensive. They are foldable for better portability, but the mic and noise isolation qualities are not as high as the Bathys. If budget is not a concern and you prioritize sound quality and comfort for a variety of leisure activities, opt for the Focal Bathys, but if you're looking for a more affordable option with solid performance and portability, consider the Soundcore Space One. 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 Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
4.8
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
4.2
The Focal Bathys and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the Focal Bathys is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
4.7
The Focal Bathys is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
10.0
5.3
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Cost
$699
$70
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The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Soundcore Space One costs $70.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space One has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be very good for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.0
The Focal Bathys and Soundcore Space One are both very good for noise reduction.
Battery
31.0 Hours
30.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Space One
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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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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