Over-Ear
Focal Bathys MG
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFocal Bathys MG vs ZMF Ori 3.0: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Focal Bathys MG comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Focal Bathys MG - Outstanding overall at around $1499.
Over-Ear
ZMF Ori 3.0
69Good
$2,400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Focal Bathys MG leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Focal Bathys MG
- ZMF Ori 3.0
HearWiki score
83
69
Sound
9.6
9.0
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
7.7
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
6.2
7.7
Price (USD)
$1,500
$2,400
Specifications
Bathys MGOri 3.0
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $2,400
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 69
- Released
- 2024
- 2017
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 80 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 80 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 22 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 60 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 95 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
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 350 g
- 540 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- USB-C
- XLR
- 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 Ori 3.0
The ZMF Ori 3.0 is a premium closed-back planar headphone delivering a deep, powerful, and warm sound signature with substantial bass weight. It offers notable flexibility through its tuning plug system and swappable pads, though its soundstage is more intimate than some of ZMF's other flagship closed-back models. The build quality is exceptional, matching its high price point with flagship-level craftsmanship.
- Pro:Rich, warm, and engaging sound with strong low-end punch
- Pro:Tuning plug system and pad options provide versatile sound customization
- Pro:Outstanding build quality and premium materials
- Con:Soundstage is not as expansive as other top-tier closed-back models
- Con:Heavy weight at 540g may be uncomfortable for long sessions
- Con:High price point limits accessibility
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