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Focal Bathys — Over-ear · 2022
Focal

Focal Bathys

Over-ear · 2022

92
/ 100
From $799
VS
Focal Bathys wins by 2
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue — Gaming · 2022 · Black
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue

Gaming · 2022 · Black

90
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Focal Bathys takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Focal Bathys lands at 92 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue at 90. That puts Focal Bathys ahead by 2 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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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

Focal Bathys

ANC strength for commute and travel

Focal Bathys leads on anc (90 vs 70).

Comfort

Focal Bathys

Long-session wearability

Focal Bathys leads on comfort (91 vs 88).

Value for money

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue more score per dollar ($349 vs $799).

Focal Bathys 92
vs
90 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue

Score breakdown

Focal Bathys
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue
90
anc 70
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 86
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Focal Bathys versus SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue — full spec comparison
Spec Focal Bathys SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue
Type
Over-ear
Gaming headset
Release year
2022
2022
Variant
—
Black

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

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: Focal Bathys vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue

Which is better, Focal Bathys or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue? +

Focal Bathys scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue worth the price? +

At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Focal Bathys or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue? +

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

Which is better for noise cancelling, Focal Bathys or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue? +

Focal Bathys — leads on anc (90 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.