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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you place a strong emphasis on sound quality and can invest more, the Focal Bathys would be the superior choice. They're positioned at a higher price point and are recognized for their superior sound performance. However, if you're looking for strong value and still require good sound quality at a more affordable price, the Soundcore Space Q45 would be a sensible pick. Keep in mind that although the Focal Bathys offer a premium listening experience, they still require charging even when used in wired mode due to their internal amplifier. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space Q45 provides good functionality without necessarily being the best in any particular aspect. 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 Q45
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Music

8.0
Bathys
Space Q45
7.1
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is good.

Gaming

9.3
Bathys
Space Q45
5.4
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.

TV and Video

10.0
Bathys
Space Q45
5.6
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.

Battery

31.0 Hours
Bathys
Space Q45
41.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.

Cost

$699
Bathys
Space Q45
$130
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The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.

Build Quality

9.0
Bathys
Space Q45
8.5
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space Q45 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.2
Bathys
Space Q45
4.9
The Focal Bathys and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

6.2
Bathys
Space Q45
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Bathys
Space Q45
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Focal Bathys are both very good for noise reduction.

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How the Focal Bathys and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Focal BathysSoundcore Space Q45
Focal BathysSoundcore Space Q45

GENERAL

Price
$699
$130
Brand
FocalSoundcore
Release Date
October 1, 2022August 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.1/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105/10
Gaming Score
9.4/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
10/105.7/10
Exercise Score
6.6/106.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
31 Hours41 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
1.5 Hours1.8 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.15.3

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/108.8/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
6.5/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.4/107.6/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
350 Grams294.8 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

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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 Q45

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Sound Guys

Riley Ballantyne | June 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 is a great pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones, and the $150 USD price tag only sweetens the deal. Unlike many mid-tier wireless headphones, the Q45 microphone system rejects quite a bit of background noise, making this a great work headset too."

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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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