Focal Bathys
The Focal Bathys stand out with their active noise-canceling and high-fidelity wireless audio, leveraging Focal's acclaimed speaker driver technology in an over-ear design. This bundle adds practical value with a desktop stand and a 25-foot extension cable, enhancing home listening convenience. These headphones are best for discerning music listeners who want uncompromising wireless sound quality at home, though they are poorly suited for frequent call use.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 30
55 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong battery (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong anc (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Focal Bathys | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 480 | - | 314 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Bathys | 73.3 | 64.5 | 75.9 | 80.7 | 76.5 | 10.2 | 56.8 | 44.8 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.1 | 83.2 | 75.9 | 98.2 | 91.2 | 44.7 | 98.5 | 94.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.1 | 99.3 | 94.3 | 99.1 | 76.5 | 52.1 | 97.9 | 94.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.1 | 83.2 | 75.9 | 95.9 | 76.5 | 52.1 | 98.9 | 89.2 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94 | 98.4 | 75.9 | 97.2 | 86.4 | 52.1 | 97.6 | 65.1 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.1 | 64.5 | 75.9 | 85 | 94.3 | 87.2 | 99.2 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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