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Is the Focal Bathys worth the upgrade from the Focal Bathys MG?

You haveFocal Bathys MG$1,50080
-6.9HearWiki points
You're eyeingFocal Bathys$80073

Verdict

Downgrade

The Focal Bathys actually scores 6.9 points below the Focal Bathys MG, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in value (6.2 to 7.4). You do give up ground on noise cancelling (8.4 to 6.8). Worth checking: bluetooth goes 5.2 to 5.1. It is at least $700 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.

−$700
Price difference
-6.9
Score change
-
Cost per point

What actually changes

Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.

  • Sound9.69.2
  • Noise cancelling8.46.8
  • Battery7.77.6
  • Calls7.88.1
  • Value6.27.4

Spec differences

Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.

Spec differences between the Focal Bathys MG and the Focal Bathys
SpecBathys MGBathysDirection
Bluetooth5.25.1
Frequency response10 Hz - 22 kHz15 Hz - 22 kHz
Full side-by-side comparisonWhat beats the Bathys?Check another pair

About this verdict

Direction matters here: this page answers "Bathys MG to Bathys". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.