Focal
Focal Bathys · Moss Green
Over-ear · 2022
92
/ 100
From $799
VS
Sony WH-1000XM6 wins by 3
Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
LDAC · 30 h · 12-mic ANC with QN3
95
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Sony WH-1000XM6 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Focal Bathys · Moss Green lands at 92 and Sony WH-1000XM6 at 95. That puts Sony WH-1000XM6 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Focal Bathys · Moss Green if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Sony WH-1000XM6 if…
- ✓Best sound quality in ANC class
- ✓LDAC + multipoint + Auracast support
- ✓Excellent EQ app and ANC tuning
Focal Bathys · Moss Green 92
vs 95 Sony WH-1000XM6
Score breakdown
Focal Bathys · Moss Green
92 anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88
Sony WH-1000XM6
95 anc 94
sound 96
comfort 92
battery 88
features 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Focal Bathys · Moss Green | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Driver | — | 30 mm dynamic |
| ANC | — | Hybrid · 12-mic with QN3 HD Noise Cancelling Processor |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 LE |
| Codecs | — | LDAC + LC3 + AAC + SBC |
| Battery | — | 30 h (24 with ANC on) |
| Charging | — | USB-C, 3 min for 3 h |
| Weight | — | 254 g |
Focal Bathys · Moss Green
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Sony WH-1000XM6
Pros
- +Best sound quality in ANC class
- +LDAC + multipoint + Auracast support
- +Excellent EQ app and ANC tuning
Cons
- −ANC marginally trails Bose QC Ultra
- −Plastic build vs premium rivals
- −No higher-res codecs above LDAC
FAQ: Focal Bathys · Moss Green vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Which is better, Focal Bathys · Moss Green or Sony WH-1000XM6? +
Sony WH-1000XM6 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Focal Bathys · Moss Green worth the price? +
At $799, Focal Bathys · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is Sony WH-1000XM6 worth the price? +
At $449, Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.
Does Focal Bathys · Moss Green or Sony WH-1000XM6 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.