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Updated January 10, 2024·
If superior sound quality is your priority for music and a wide soundstage is important to you, then the Focal Bathys may be the better option, as they excel in these aspects. They also offer a slightly longer battery life and are appreciated for their performance with television and video content. However, if you need headphones that are highly portable and offer supreme noise isolation, especially for air travel, then the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 would be more suitable. Additionally, if integrated app support with equalizer and customization is a must-have for you, the Beoplay H95 provides these features, which might justify the higher price for some users. Both models offer a similar level of comfort, build quality, call and meeting capabilities, and active noise cancelling, so these factors should not significantly influence your decision between the two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Very good for music
- Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.0
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
6.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
9.1
10.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Focal Bathys is very good.
Cost
$999
$699
$350
$360
$370
$380
$390
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Focal Bathys costs $699.
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Key similarities
Music
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Gaming
9.1
9.3
The Focal Bathys and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both excellent for gaming.
Battery
35.0 Hours
31.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Focal Bathys both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Focal Bathys compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Focal Bathys |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $699 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Focal | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | October 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 31 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 350 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
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Ecoustics
Will Jennings | March 2023
"The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a near bespoke level of build quality and design with impeccable materials, intuitive controls, and great sound. From an industrial design perspective, they are one of the best wireless headphones we have tested so far."
Focal Bathys
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | May 2023
"As much as I hesitate to recommend a headphone that sells for $800 USD, if you’re looking for the best sound quality you can find in the ANC space: it’s the Focal Bathys."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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