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Focal Bathys — Over-ear · 2022
Focal

Focal Bathys

Over-ear · 2022

92
/ 100
From $799
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold wins by 4
Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold — Open-back
Focal

Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold

Open-back

96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict

Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Focal Bathys lands at 92 and Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold ahead by 4 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 Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold

Tuning, detail, and staging

Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold leads on sound (96 vs 92).

Noise cancelling

Focal Bathys

ANC strength for commute and travel

Focal Bathys leads on anc (90 vs 0).

Comfort

Focal Bathys

Long-session wearability

Focal Bathys leads on comfort (91 vs 88).

Value for money

Focal Bathys

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Focal Bathys more score per dollar ($799 vs $4,999).

Focal Bathys 92
vs
96 Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold

Score breakdown

Focal Bathys
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88
Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Focal Bathys versus Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold — full spec comparison
Spec Focal Bathys Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold
Type
Over-ear
Open-back
Release year
2022
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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

Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Focal Bathys vs Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold

Which is better, Focal Bathys or Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold? +

Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold worth the price? +

At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Focal Bathys or Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold 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 Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold? +

Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold — leads on sound (96 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Focal Bathys or Focal Utopia 2022 · Rose Gold? +

Focal Bathys — leads on anc (90 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.