Over-Ear
Focal Bathys MG
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFocal Bathys MG vs t+a Solitaire T: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Focal Bathys MG vs t+a Solitaire T, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
t+a Solitaire T
Not yet scored
$1,600
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
- t+a Solitaire T
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
-
Calls
7.8
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Value
6.2
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Price (USD)
$1,500
$1,600
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?
Half a step newer
Focal Bathys MG (2024) against t+a Solitaire T (2022). The Focal Bathys MG edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.2 against 5.1.
- Bathys MG20242 yr newer
- Solitaire T2022
What differsBathys MGSolitaire T
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.1
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Transparency mode.
Specifications
Bathys MGSolitaire T
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $1,600
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2022
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 42 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 42 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- 4 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 64 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.1
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- AAC, aptX HD
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- -
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 30 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- touch
- Weight
- 350 g
- 326 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- USB-C
- 4.4 mm balanced
- Microphones
- 8
- 4
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
t+a Solitaire T
The T+A Solitaire T is a premium closed-back over-ear headphone that blends high-fidelity audio with everyday practicality, offering hybrid ANC, wireless connectivity, and versatile wired options. With a 42mm dynamic driver, a 70-hour battery life, and support for aptX HD and AAC, it caters to both critical listening and on-the-go use. The headphone includes touch controls, transparency mode, and a balanced 4.4mm connection for flexible setup.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life of 70 hours
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode for adaptable listening
- Pro:Supports both wireless (aptX HD, AAC) and wired balanced connections
- Con:Premium price point around $1600
- Con:No mention of multipoint Bluetooth pairing
- Con:Charging takes up to 2 hours
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