Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
Focal
49 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Focal Celestee headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise their exceptional sound clarity, detail retrieval, and balanced frequency response. Users report rediscovering music with newfound nuances, though some note the need for a DAC to unlock full potential and mention the short included cable as a minor drawback.
Pros
- Exceptional sound clarity and detail
- Balanced frequency response
- Comfortable fit
- Beautiful design
- Reveals new nuances in familiar music
Cons
- Short included cable
- Requires DAC for full potential
- High price point
Sound quality 6
Detail retrieval 5
Build quality 3
Comfort 2
Cable length 2
Dac requirement 2
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Focal Celestee FCELESTEE | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | semi-aniline leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | leather and microfiber | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 23 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE0.029score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.159score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 31 specs.
