Over-Ear
Focal Bathys MG
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFocal Bathys MG vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.
Over-Ear
Wavefun Wave Pro X
89Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- Focal Bathys MG
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
83
89
Sound
9.6
8.5
Noise cancelling
8.4
8.0
Battery
7.7
9.5
Calls
7.8
7.5
Value
6.2
9.0
Price (USD)
$1,500
$130
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
Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against Focal Bathys MG (2024). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2. It also adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.
- Bathys MG2024
- Wave Pro X20262 yr newer
What differsBathys MGWave Pro X
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 6.0
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.
Specifications
Bathys MGWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 89
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 30 h
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 350 g
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- 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
Wavefun Wave Pro X
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
- Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
- Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
- Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
- Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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