Focal
Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless
Headphones
$699List price
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Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Headphones
$299List price
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Your starting point
Buy the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless.
- Leads 3 of 4 rankable overall specs; Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes 1.
- Battery life: 30 hours vs 6 hours listening time on single charge
How we reached this
We compare the published specifications relevant to your priority. Each rankable specification counts once; your selected requirements can rule a product out. This is a guide to the numbers, not a laboratory performance score.
Charging time: 1.5 hours vs 2 hours full charge
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is $400 cheaper. Pay the difference only if battery life matters to you.
The trade-off to know
Check first: the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless weighs over 300 g. the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless has no IP rating. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.
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The differences, in detail.
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| What you’re comparing | Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| TypeDesign | Over-ear, closed-back | In-ear true wireless earbuds with silicone stability bands |
| WeightDesign | 350 g (12.3 oz) | 15.4 g (0.54 oz) earbuds total (7.7 g each) / 60 g charging case |
| FoldableDesign | No (swivels flat) | No (charging case) |
| Active Noise CancellingAudio | Yes (Silent, Soft, and Transparent modes with 8 microphones) | Yes (World-class Active Noise Cancellation with CustomTune sound calibration) |
| Battery lifeConnectivity & Battery | 30 hours (Bluetooth ANC) / 35 hours (Jack) / 42 hours (USB-DAC) | 6 hours listening time on single charge (4 hours with Immersive Audio) / up to 24 hours total with case |
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Both sides of the decision
What you gain. What you give up.
Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless
Reasons to choose it
- True high-fidelity audiophile sound with patented Aluminum/Magnesium M-dome drivers
- Built-in USB-DAC mode supports uncompressed 24-bit/192kHz playback
- Exquisite French design with backlit ear cup logos and genuine leather
Worth considering
- High luxury price point
- Heavier build at 350 grams
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Reasons to choose it
- Benchmark active noise cancellation that silences low and mid-frequency ambient noise
- CustomTune technology calibrates sound and ANC to your ear canal shape on every insertion
- Bose Immersive Audio provides spatialized audio regardless of source or platform
Worth considering
- Wireless charging case cover is sold as an optional accessory (USB-C wired standard)
- Battery life drops to 4 hours with Immersive Audio turned on (6 hours standard)
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Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Prices, availability, and provider terms can change.
Still weighing it up?
Which is cheaper, the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds costs $400 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
Both has this deal-breaker: does not fold. Takes a bigger slot in a carry-on.
Which is better for flights & commutes, the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
Tied on flights & commutes. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is cheaper. The 2 rankable flights & commutes specs split 1 to 1. Saves $400 at list price.
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 14 specs tracked here, 10 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.