A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The Focal Bathys delivers superior sound quality with a great soundstage and better comfort, which is reflected in its higher price. They offer active noise cancelling and wireless connectivity with a long battery life, making them versatile for various scenarios including long flights and wireless listening. Conversely, the Moondrop Blessing 2, while more affordable, doesn't have wireless capability or active noise cancelling. Instead, it focuses on high-quality sound with a slightly smaller soundstage and comes in a more portable stemless earbud form. If budget is a concern and wireless functionality is not a necessity, the Moondrop Blessing 2 can be a high-value choice for premium sound quality at a lower price point. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
8.7
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Focal Bathys are both very good for music, though the Moondrop Blessing 2 is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
6.7
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.2
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Bathys is only fair.
TV and Video
10.0
8.2
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Battery
31.0 Hours
N/A
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery.
Cost
$699
$311
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $311.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
4.9
The Focal Bathys and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Focal Bathys and Moondrop Blessing 2 both have excellent build quality.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Focal Bathys and the Moondrop Blessing 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Bathys | Moondrop Blessing 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $311 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 31 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 350 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Shopping
Focal Bathys
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Moondrop Blessing 2
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Headphones.com
Sebastian Taboada | March 2021
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
Get a great deal on the Focal Bathys or the Moondrop Blessing 2
About Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Focal Bathys vs. AKG K712 Pro
VS
Compare Focal Bathys vs. Focal Elex
VS
Compare Focal Bathys vs. Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
VS
Compare Moondrop Blessing 2 vs. Moondrop Blessing 3
VS
Compare Moondrop Blessing 2 vs. Mojawa HaptiFit Terra
VS
Compare Moondrop Blessing 2 vs. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
VS
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
122,600
Recommendations made
18,390
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
