Focal FBATHYS
Handcrafted in France with 40mm Aluminum-Magnesium drivers, these headphones deliver a naturally detailed sound with impactful bass, complemented by a refined leather and microfiber build for lasting comfort. The 30-hour battery life with active noise cancellation and fast charging that provides 5 hours of playback in 15 minutes ensures reliable, all-day wireless performance. These are best for discerning music listeners who prioritize pure, high-fidelity audio and luxurious materials over gaming or budget-conscious features.
13 Overall Score
Price £792
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| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Focal FBATHYS | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | - | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal FBATHYS | 33.3 | 20.3 | 37.4 | 25.2 | 51.4 | 2.4 | 8 | 10.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.3 | 98 | 65.3 |
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