Over-Ear
Focal Bathys MG
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFocal Bathys MG vs Ori Sonic On-Ear: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Focal Bathys MG vs Ori Sonic On-Ear, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
Ori Sonic On-Ear
Not yet scored
$2,300
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Focal Bathys MG leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Focal Bathys MG
- Ori Sonic On-Ear
HearWiki score
83
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Sound
9.6
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Noise cancelling
8.4
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Battery
7.7
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Calls
7.8
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Value
6.2
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Price (USD)
$1,500
$2,300
Specifications
Bathys MGOn-Ear
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $2,300
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2019
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 60 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
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- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
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- Wireless range
- 15 m
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- 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
- 500 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Model code
- -
- Ori 3.0
- 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
Ori Sonic On-Ear
The Ori Sonic is a premium closed-back planar headphone designed for audiophiles seeking a rich, dynamic wired listening experience. Its large 80 mm driver and advanced damping system deliver powerful bass, clear mids, and refined treble, while the handcrafted wooden cups add both aesthetic appeal and tuning versatility.
- Pro:Powerful, impactful bass response
- Pro:Smooth and detailed midrange
- Pro:High-quality wooden build
- Con:Heavy at 500 grams
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:High price point
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