Over-Ear
Focal Bathys MG
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFocal Bathys MG vs Sivga SV401: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Focal Bathys MG vs Sivga SV401, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
Sivga SV401
Not yet scored
$1,900
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
- Sivga SV401
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
$1,900
Specifications
Bathys MGSV401
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $1,900
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- 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
- 275 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Model code
- -
- Robin SV021
- 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
Sivga SV401
The Sivga SV401 is a wired, over-ear headphone featuring a 50mm dynamic driver in a lightweight 275g frame. It delivers a balanced sound signature with deep bass and natural mids, wrapped in a comfortable, zero-pressure design. The detachable woven cable adds convenience for wired listening.
- Pro:Balanced sound with deep bass and natural mids
- Pro:Lightweight at 275g for comfortable wear
- Pro:Detachable woven cable for easy replacement
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired only, limiting portability
- Con:Higher price point for a non-wireless design
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