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Focal Bathys — Over-ear · 2022
Focal

Focal Bathys

Over-ear · 2022

92
/ 100
From $799
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 wins by 1
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio

93
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Focal Bathys lands at 92 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 at 93. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Focal Bathys if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 if…

  • ✓Deepest ANC on the market
  • ✓Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
  • ✓Bose Immersive Audio
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Focal Bathys

Tuning, detail, and staging

Focal Bathys leads on sound (92 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on anc (100 vs 90).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on comfort (96 vs 91).

Value for money

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 more score per dollar ($449 vs $799).

Focal Bathys 92
vs
93 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Score breakdown

Focal Bathys
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
93
anc 100
sound 90
comfort 96
battery 88
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Focal Bathys versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Focal Bathys Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
Type
Over-ear
—
Release year
2022
—
Driver
—
35 mm
ANC
—
Hybrid · 8-mic
Bluetooth
—
5.3 + Snapdragon Sound
Codecs
—
aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC
Battery
—
30 hr (24 with ANC)
Charging
—
USB-C, 15-min for 2.5hr
Weight
—
254 g

Focal Bathys

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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Pros
  • +Deepest ANC on the market
  • +Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
  • +Bose Immersive Audio
Cons
  • −No multi-point with 2025 firmware bug
  • −Cable not included
  • −Pricier than XM6

FAQ: Focal Bathys vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Which is better, Focal Bathys or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Focal Bathys worth the price? +

At $799, Focal Bathys delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 worth the price? +

At $449, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in anc.

Does Focal Bathys or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 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.

Which is better for sound quality, Focal Bathys or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2? +

Focal Bathys — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Focal Bathys or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — leads on anc (100 vs 90). ANC strength for commute and travel.