Focal Bathys MG
Focal
77 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Commute
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| Focal Bathys MG | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Leather | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 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, and Transparent | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | 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 min for 5 hours playback | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 1,060 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Focal & Naim | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Focal Bathys MG
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.