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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and immersive experience, particularly for music and critical listening, go for the Focal Bathys. They have superior sound quality, soundstage, and active noise cancelling, making them ideal for air travel and quiet environments. However, they are at the higher end of the price spectrum and quite bulky, which may affect portability. If you prefer headphones that allow you to stay aware of your surroundings, such as for outdoor use or exercise, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction headphones might be more suitable. They are budget-friendly, sweatproof, dustproof, and secure with ear hooks, but they offer lower overall sound quality with less bass and noise isolation due to their open, bone conduction design. 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
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
4.8
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
9.3
4.9
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
10.0
5.1
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Battery
31.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Focal Bathys | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | Unknown | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 4 | |
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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."
Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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Stozz Audio
Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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