Focal Bathys MG vs ZMF Atrium: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Focal Bathys MG vs ZMF Atrium, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Over-Ear

Focal Bathys MG

83Outstanding

$1,500

Full review data

Over-Ear

Score 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
ZMF Atrium

HearWiki score

Sound

9.6

Noise cancelling

8.4

Battery

7.7

Calls

7.8

Value

6.2

Price (USD)

$1,500

$2,500

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 2 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.

Bathys MG20242 yr newer
Atrium2022

What differsBathys MGAtrium

USB-C: Yes; No

Specifications

Bathys MGAtrium

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $1,500; $2,500
HearWiki score: 83; Not scored
Released: 2024; 2022
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; 1
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 22 kHz; 10 Hz - 25 kHz
Impedance: -; 300 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 96 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; -
Transparency mode: Yes; -
Companion app: Yes; -
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: buttons; -
Weight: 350 g; 490 g
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; No
Connector: USB-C; -
Balanced connection: -; Yes
Microphones: 8; -

Specification comparison of Focal Bathys MG vs ZMF Atrium
Spec	Focal Bathys MG	ZMF Atrium
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$1,500	$2,500
HearWiki score	83 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2024	2022
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	50 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	50 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	10 Hz - 22 kHz	10 Hz - 25 kHz
Impedance	-	300 Ω
Sensitivity	-	96 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	-
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Wireless range	15 m	-
Battery
Battery life	30 h	-
Battery life (ANC on)	30 h	-
Full charge time	90 min	-
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	-
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Companion app	Yes	-
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	buttons	-
Design
Weight	350 g	490 g
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	No
Connector	USB-C	-
Balanced connection	-	Yes
Calls
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

ZMF Atrium

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