Over-Ear
Focal Utopia 2022
88Outstanding
$4999
Full review dataFocal Utopia 2022 vs Honor Choice VZ Sport Mate Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Focal Utopia 2022 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Focal Utopia 2022 - Outstanding overall at around $4999.
Over-Ear
Honor Choice VZ Sport Mate Pro
72Good
Price n/a
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Focal Utopia 2022
Sound9.5
Value6.0
Honor Choice VZ Sport Mate Pro
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Focal Utopia 2022 | Honor Choice VZ Sport Mate Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $4999 | - |
| HearWiki score | 88 / 100 · Outstanding | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-50kHz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 80 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.4 |
| Codecs | - | LDAC, LDHC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 80 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 40 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | No |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 490 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Balanced connection | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Call noise reduction | - | Call Noise Reduction |
What reviewers said
Focal Utopia 2022
This premium open-back flagship pairs a refined dynamic driver with a robust, luxurious frame, delivering exceptionally detailed and transparent sound. While it's an evolutionary step from its predecessor rather than a complete overhaul, the improvements in refinement and articulation make it a top-tier choice for discerning listeners. Its steep price and open-back nature, however, limit its appeal to dedicated audiophiles with deep pockets.
- Pro:Exceptional clarity and micro-detail retrieval
- Pro:Articulate, well-defined bass response
- Pro:Superb build quality and premium materials
- Con:Very expensive price tag
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
- Con:Included unbalanced cable is relatively short
Honor Choice VZ Sport Mate Pro
The Honor Choice VZ Sport Mate Pro is a wireless over-ear headphone built for endurance, offering a claimed 80-hour battery life on a full charge and 40 hours with noise cancellation active. It uses a 40mm dynamic driver, supports Bluetooth 5.4 with high-quality LDAC and LDHC codecs, and carries an IPX5 rating for sweat and light rain resistance. While it features adaptive active noise cancellation, it lacks transparency mode, app support, and multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC and LDHC codecs
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:No transparency mode or app support
- Con:No multipoint connection for multiple devices
- Con:No custom EQ or wear detection
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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