Over-Ear
Focal Bathys
78Great
$800
Full review dataFocal Bathys 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 5 of 7 measures.
- Focal Bathys
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
78
89
Sound
9.2
8.5
Noise cancelling
6.8
8.0
Battery
7.6
9.5
Calls
8.1
7.5
Value
7.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$800
$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 (2022). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.1. It also adds Wireless charging.
- Bathys2022
- Wave Pro X20264 yr newer
What differsBathysWave Pro X
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- 6.0
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.
Specifications
BathysWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $800
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 78
- 89
- Released
- 2022
- 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
- 15 Hz - 22 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- 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)
- -
- 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
- -
- Yes
- Voice assistant
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- -
- Weight
- 350 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 8
- -
What reviewers said
Focal Bathys
The Focal Bathys are premium over-ear wireless headphones that combine high-fidelity sound with active noise cancellation and versatile connectivity, including a USB-C DAC mode for high-resolution wired listening. They offer strong battery life, multipoint Bluetooth, and a robust feature set, making them a top choice for audiophiles seeking wireless convenience without compromising on audio quality. While ANC is effective rather than best-in-class, the overall performance and build justify their premium price point.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality with detailed, dynamic drivers
- Pro:Versatile USB-C DAC mode for high-resolution wired audio
- Pro:Solid battery life, often exceeding rated figures in real-world use
- Con:ANC is competent but not class-leading
- Con:Premium price point may be prohibitive for some
- Con:No water resistance rating
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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