Focal Bathys
Focal
68 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Commute
Music
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Focal Bathys | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | real leather and microfiber | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 80 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Silent/Soft | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 5 Hours | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 1,060 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Focal & Naim App | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Focal Bathys
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)18th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 41 specs.