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Focal Bathys — Over-ear · 2022
Focal

Focal Bathys

Over-ear · 2022

92
/ 100
From $799
VS
Focal Bathys wins by 1
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — 42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive
Sennheiser

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive

91
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Focal Bathys takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Focal Bathys lands at 92 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at 91. That puts Focal Bathys 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 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…

  • ✓Best-in-class 60h battery
  • ✓Warm, natural sound signature
  • ✓Superb build
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on sound (96 vs 92).

Noise cancelling

Focal Bathys

ANC strength for commute and travel

Focal Bathys leads on anc (90 vs 86).

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($349 vs $799).

Focal Bathys 92
vs
91 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Score breakdown

Focal Bathys
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
91
anc 86
sound 96
comfort 92
battery 98
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Focal Bathys versus Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — full spec comparison
Spec Focal Bathys Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Type
Over-ear
—
Release year
2022
—
Driver
—
42 mm dynamic
Battery
—
60 h (ANC on)
Weight
—
293 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

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Pros
  • +Best-in-class 60h battery
  • +Warm, natural sound signature
  • +Superb build
Cons
  • −ANC trails Sony/Bose
  • −Bulky
  • −No multipoint until update

FAQ: Focal Bathys vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Which is better, Focal Bathys or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Focal Bathys scores 92 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 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +

At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in battery.

Does Focal Bathys or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 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 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (96 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Focal Bathys or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Focal Bathys — leads on anc (90 vs 86). ANC strength for commute and travel.