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Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless

High-fidelity Bluetooth active noise-cancelling headphones with integrated 24-bit/192kHz USB-DAC mode.

List price

$699

14 attributes tracked

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Weight

350 g (12.3 oz)

Active Noise Cancelling

Yes (Silent, Soft, and Transparent modes with 8 microphones)

Battery life

30 hours (Bluetooth ANC) / 35 hours (Jack) / 42 hours (USB-DAC)

What it does well

  • 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

Where it gives ground

  • High luxury price point
  • Heavier build at 350 grams

Compare it head to head

The fastest way to decide is against the product you are actually cross shopping. Showing 4 of 14 published matchups.

Headphones11 differing specs

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

$549

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless

$699

Focal leads on 4 of 4 rankable specs, but Apple saves $150.

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Headphones12 differing specs

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

$429

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless

$699

Focal leads on 3 of 5 rankable specs, but Bose saves $270.

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Headphones11 differing specs

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

$399

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless

$699

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Headphones12 differing specs

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless

$699

Anker Soundcore Space One Pro

$199

Anker leads on 3 of 4 rankable specs and costs less.

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Full specifications

Design

Type
Over-ear, closed-back
Weight
350 g (12.3 oz)
Foldable
No (swivels flat)
Carrying case
Rigid black/silver carrying case included
IP rating
No official IP rating

Audio

Driver
40 mm Aluminum/Magnesium 'M'-shaped dome (Made in France)
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes (Silent, Soft, and Transparent modes with 8 microphones)
Transparency mode
Yes (Transparency Mode)
Supported codecs
aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Microphones
8 microphones with Clear Voice Capture technology

Connectivity & Battery

Multipoint Bluetooth
Yes (Bluetooth 5.1 multipoint)
Battery life
30 hours (Bluetooth ANC) / 35 hours (Jack) / 42 hours (USB-DAC)
Charging time
1.5 hours (15 min fast charge gives 5 hours)

Ownership

Warranty
2 years
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

How much does Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless cost?

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless lists at $699 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless’s key specs?

Key specifications for Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless include weight (350 g (12.3 oz)), active noise cancelling (Yes (Silent, Soft, and Transparent modes with 8 microphones)), and battery life (30 hours (Bluetooth ANC) / 35 hours (Jack) / 42 hours (USB-DAC)).

What does Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless compare against?

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless is compared head to head against Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless, Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless vs Anker Soundcore Space One Pro, Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless vs AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless vs AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C).