A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The Focal Bathys offer superior overall sound quality, better sound isolation, active noise canceling, and wireless connectivity, making them ideal for immersive music experiences and air travel. They also have aptX Adaptive codec support for improved wireless audio quality. However, they are more expensive and not optimized for gaming or calls. The Turtle Beach Recon 70, on the other hand, offers excellent mic quality for calls and gaming at a budget-friendly price. They don't have active noise canceling or wireless features and aren't as portable, which could limit their use during commuting or travel. If sound quality and noise isolation for music and air travel are your priorities, and the price is not an issue, choose the Focal Bathys. If you're looking for an affordable option with excellent mic quality for calls and gaming, go for the Turtle Beach Recon 70. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.1
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Gaming
9.3
8.4
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good.
Phone Calls
5.2
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
10.0
7.5
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.6
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
31.0 Hours
N/A
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$699
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Focal Bathys and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Focal Bathys
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Sound Guys
Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
Get a great deal on the Focal Bathys or the Turtle Beach Recon 70
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
122,600
Recommendations made
18,390
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
