Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green
Over-ear · 2022
Focal Bathys
Over-ear · 2022
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green lands at 93 and Focal Bathys at 92. That puts Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Focal Bathys if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss GreenSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green more score per dollar ($399 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green | Focal Bathys |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Focal Bathys
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green vs Focal Bathys
Which is better, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green or Focal Bathys? +
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green worth the price? +
At $399, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.
Is Focal Bathys worth the price? +
At $799, Focal Bathys delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green or Focal Bathys 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 the better value, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green or Focal Bathys? +
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Moss Green — more score per dollar ($399 vs $799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.