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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Focal Elex headphones, being high-end, likely offer superior sound quality and a more immersive soundstage for music enthusiasts. However, they are not wireless and have a bulky design, making them less portable and not suitable for exercise. In contrast, Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are more portable, sweatproof, and offer a secure fit for physical activities, and they come with a charging case for extended use. These are closed-back, providing better noise isolation for everyday use, especially in noisier environments. Choose Focal Elex for at-home critical listening and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds for on-the-go convenience and activity use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
- Good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.4
The Focal Elex is good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
4.9
The Focal Elex is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
TV and Video
8.3
7.2
The Focal Elex is very good for TV and video, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Focal Elex does not have a battery. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$749
$73
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The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $73.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.9
7.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Raycon The Everyday Earbuds to be good for gaming, while the Focal Elex is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
4.6
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and Focal Elex are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Elex and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds both have excellent build quality.
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How the Focal Elex and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Elex | Raycon The Everyday Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $73 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Raycon | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | September 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 5.7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Golden Sound
Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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