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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and are using them in a quiet environment, the Focal Elex, with their better overall sound and open-back design, are ideal. However, if you're active, need situational awareness, or prefer a lightweight option for long periods of wear, Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones offer the convenience of being wireless, sweatproof, and allow you to hear your surroundings, though with a tradeoff in sound quality due to their bone conduction design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
4.8
The Focal Elex is good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
6.9
4.9
The Focal Elex is only fair for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Elex is good.
TV and Video
8.3
5.1
The Focal Elex is very good for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Focal Elex does not have a battery. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$749
$36
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Focal Elex has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Focal Elex and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Focal Elex and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Focal Elex | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | Unknown | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 4 | |
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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."
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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