Over-Ear
Focal Bathys MG
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFocal Bathys MG vs Focal Clear Mg Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Focal Bathys MG comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Focal Bathys MG - Outstanding overall at around $1499.
Over-Ear
Focal Clear Mg Pro
76Great
$1,490
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Focal Bathys MG leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Focal Bathys MG
- Focal Clear Mg Pro
HearWiki score
83
76
Sound
9.6
8.9
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.7
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
6.2
6.4
Price (USD)
$1,500
$1,490
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Focal Bathys MG is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Focal Bathys MG adds USB-C. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Bathys MG20243 yr newer
- Clear Mg Pro2021
What differsBathys MGClear Mg Pro
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
Bathys MGClear Mg Pro
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $1,490
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 76
- Released
- 2024
- 2021
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- 5 Hz - 23 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 55 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 104 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- -
- Battery life
- 30 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 30 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 350 g
- 450 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- USB-C
- 6.35 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 8
- -
What reviewers said
Focal Bathys MG
The Focal Bathys MG is a premium wireless over-ear headphone that pairs active noise cancellation with a natural, balanced sound signature. It offers robust connectivity options including aptX Adaptive and multipoint, along with a USB-C DAC mode, all wrapped in a comfortable, high-end build. While its sonic performance is top-tier, the steep price tag is its most significant hurdle for many buyers.
- Pro:Excellent natural and balanced sound quality
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
- Pro:Effective active noise cancellation
- Con:Very high price point
- Con:Limited high-resolution wireless codec support
- Con:No wireless charging option
Focal Clear Mg Pro
The Focal Clear Mg Pro is a wired, open-back studio headphone delivering a precise, analytical sound tailored for mixing and mastering work. Its 55-ohm drivers are easy to drive with modest gear, while the build quality and comfort support long sessions, though it leans professional rather than casual. It offers a balanced signature with strong detail, tight bass, and natural midrange, making it a top-tier tool for critical listening.
- Pro:Accurate and analytical tuning for studio work
- Pro:Comfortable fit and solid build quality
- Pro:Easy to drive with modest amplifiers
- Con:Soundstage more focused than typical open-backs
- Con:Headband padding is not replaceable
- Con:Requires a break-in period
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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