Focal Azurys
The 40mm Aluminum/Magnesium M Dome drivers and 15Hz-22kHz wide response deliver precise audio, while the closed-back design and 68g weight make it a portable isolation tool. Genuine leather headband, memory foam earpads, and a magnesium yoke provide durable, comfortable wear for extended sessions. These headphones best suit commuters and casual listeners seeking a lightweight, over-ear closed-back option for music and on-the-go use.
form factor over-ear
driver type Aluminum/Magnesium M Dome
driver size mm 40
open closed back closed
41 Overall Score
Price $599
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong sound (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam |
| Headband | Genuine Leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | Aluminum/Magnesium M Dome |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Focal Azurys | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Aluminum/Magnesium M Dome | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 480 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Azurys | 32.1 | 47.6 | 77.8 | 65.6 | 44.7 | 93.9 | 42.5 | 41.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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