
Focal Bathys Review: 29 Ratings, Pros and Cons
Date: (Last saved review: ) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr
Check all the 29 reviews find on Headphones Focal Bathys, with the 16 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Headphones magazines and websites give 16 ratings, we get this average rating to this Focal product : 4.4/5.
Focal Bathys review : With an average rating of 4.4/5, you can buy Focal Bathys with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
Focal Bathys ratings
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
5/5 Les Numériques | 5/5 What Hi-Fi? | 5/5 T3 | 5/5 ExpertReviews |
9.79/10 TechAeris | 9.5/10 MMORPG.com | 4.5/5 Tom's Guide (US) | 4.5/5 01net |
9/10 Journal du Geek | 4/5 Labo Fnac | 7.6/10 RTings | 7.5/10 HardwareZone |
3.5/5 Headphonesty | 6/10 L&B Tech |
Pros and cons for Focal Bathys List of reviews and ratings
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Very ample and immersive stereo image.
Sound well balanced, rich, respect for timbres assured.
Generous autonomy.
Multi-touch Bluetooth, mini-jack and USB connection.
Very neat design.
Mode of the environment very unnatural.
Non-foldable design.
A little bit fussy in features (no presence sensor, fairly rudimentary application, no voice indications).
No passive use possible (headphones off), no charging use via USB.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Good looks and great standard of build
Can be used as a desktop DAC
The ANC performance doesn’t match the sound quality
More affordable (and more expensive) competition


The active noise reducer
Listening via Bluetooth, wired or USB-C
Bulky and non-foldable helmet
No port detection
[5/5] reviewed at 29/11/2022 - Test Labo Focal Bathys : le premier casque sans fil et Hi-Fi conçu en France [read the full review on Labo Fnac]
[5/5] reviewed at 30/05/2023 - Prise en main du Focal Bathys : le premier casque Hi-Fi sans fil tient ses promesses [read the full review on Labo Fnac]


Great standard of build and finish
Can be used as a desktop DAC
Physical controls feel a bit cheap
Scant control app


Fit is comfortable
Premium materials throughout
Easy to use and operate
Good simple app
Outstanding battery life
Fabulous sound and DAC makes it even better
Physical buttons
Expensive


Outstanding sound quality
Solid active noise cancellation
Effective in-app EQ
No wear sensor


Spacious, high-quality sound
+
Built-in 24-bit/192kHz-capable DAC
+
Long battery life
+
Gorgeous design and easily portable
One of the pricier ANC headphones out there
-
Mediocre noise cancellation
-
Buggy software and digital assistance support
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.




Balanced, refined audio
Good ergonomics
Decent ANC
Multipoint support
Doesn't fold for storage
Basic ANC features
Pricey


Stable Bluetooth connection
Comfortable and relatively lightweight
Good functioning ANC and Transparent modes
Buttons are easily manipulated
Simple app
ANC must be enabled for listening
Plastic bits don?t seem up to Focal?s high standards
Sound good but still like a pair of ANC headphones
Premium cost


Good noise reduction with almost inaudible noise floor
Noise reduction cannot be completely disabled
Headphones with softer treble (easily corrected with EQ) are available
Cables (audio): 4 m USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable 1.25 m USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable
4 m USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable
1.25 m USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable
Cables (power): 1.25 m USB-C charging cable
1.25 m USB-C charging cable
Adapters: USB-C to USB-A adaptor 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm audio adaptor Airplane audio adaptor
USB-C to USB-A adaptor
3.5 mm to 6.3 mm audio adaptor
Airplane audio adaptor
Microfiber polishing cloth
1.25 m USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable
reviewed at 04/10/2022 - Test Focal Bathys vs Celestee Headphone Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 16/11/2022 - Test Mark Levinson No.5909 Vs Focal Bathys Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 24/09/2024 - Test Focal Bathys vs Noble FoKus Apollo Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 17/12/2024 - Wired vs. Wireless: Focal Azurys and Bathys Showdown [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
Highly detailed
USB DAC
Solid battery/fast charging
Bluetooth multipoint
Moderately effective ANC
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Very wide stage
Premium dynamic margin
Significant autonomy
Excellent wearing comfort
Premium manufacturing lines and quality
Lack of depth in the center of the soundstage
Barely passable active noise reduction
Audio call quality (poorly filtered noise)
Digital analog line input
reviewed at 26/03/2025 - Test Focal Bathys MG : la classe audiophile sans fil a un prix [read the full review on FrAndroid]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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