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Updated April 11, 2024·
high-end headphones. If you're looking for the ultimate TV and video experience, the Bathys are the better choice due to their top performance in this area. However, for gaming, the MW75-Neuro is superior with its excellent gaming score. For frequent travelers, the Bathys have an advantage with better performance during air travel and a longer battery life, despite their larger size which can impact portability. The MW75-Neuro offers innovative technology that may improve mental health and productivity through its integrated AI. Both models boast active noise cancelling and can be used wirelessly or with a cable, but consider that even when using a cable, the Bathys require battery power. If you take a lot of calls or attend many meetings, the MW75-Neuro's very good calls and meetings score might be more appealing. Lastly, if you're an Android user, the MW75-Neuro's AptX Adaptive support offers high-quality audio over Bluetooth. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Very good for music
- Best in class for TV and video
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.2
8.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the Focal Bathys is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
9.4
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
10.0
9.3
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent.
Cost
$699
$649
$300
$320
$340
$360
$380
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be very good for music, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is good.
Gaming
9.3
9.3
The Focal Bathys and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both excellent for gaming.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Focal Bathys and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both very good for noise reduction.
Battery
31.0 Hours
32.0 Hours
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
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How the Focal Bathys and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Focal Bathys | Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $649 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Master & Dynamic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | 32 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 338 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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