Head to head

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless vs Beats Studio Pro

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless leads 4 to 2 on the 6 rankable specs, but Beats Studio Pro costs $350 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless lists 350 g (12.3 oz) (Focal sheet, 2026-09-02); Beats Studio Pro lists 260 g (9.17 oz) (Beats sheet, 2026-09-02).
Active Noise Cancelling: Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless lists Yes (Silent, Soft, and Transparent modes with 8 microphones) (Focal sheet, 2026-09-02); Beats Studio Pro lists Yes (Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling) (Beats sheet, 2026-09-02).
Battery life: Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless lists 30 hours (Bluetooth ANC) / 35 hours (Jack) / 42 hours (USB-DAC) (Focal sheet, 2026-09-02); Beats Studio Pro lists 24 hours (ANC/Transparency on) / 40 hours (ANC off) (Beats sheet, 2026-09-02).
Foldable: Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless lists No (swivels flat) (Focal sheet, 2026-09-02); Beats Studio Pro lists Yes (folds into compact carrying case) (Beats sheet, 2026-09-02).
Carrying case: Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless lists Rigid black/silver carrying case included (Focal sheet, 2026-09-02); Beats Studio Pro lists Woven fabric zippered carrying case with cable storage (Beats sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless

$6994 spec wins

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Straight answer

Overall: 4 to 2

Buy the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless.

Leads 4 of 6 rankable overall specs; Beats Studio Pro takes 2.
Battery life: 30 hours vs 24 hours
Multipoint Bluetooth: Yes vs No
Beats Studio Pro is $350 cheaper. Pay the difference only if battery life matters to you.

Check first: the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless does not fold. the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless weighs over 300 g. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

4 Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless6 rankable of 14 specsBeats Studio Pro 2

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Does not foldrow
Takes a bigger slot in a carry-on.
Trips:Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless · No (swivels flat)Clear:Beats Studio Pro · Yes (folds into compact carrying case)
No LDAC or aptXrow
Android phones stream at standard AAC or SBC quality.
Clear:Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless · aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCTrips:Beats Studio Pro · AAC, SBC, Lossless audio via USB-C
Over 300 grow
Neck fatigue on a long flight.
Trips:Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless · 350 g (12.3 oz)Clear:Beats Studio Pro · 260 g (9.17 oz)
No IP ratingrow
No official protection against sweat or rain.
Trips:Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless · No official IP ratingTrips:Beats Studio Pro · No official IP rating

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

3 of 3 differ

Weight

Focal

350 g (12.3 oz)

Beats

260 g (9.17 oz)

Active Noise Cancelling≠

Focal

Yes (Silent, Soft, and Transparent modes with 8 microphones)

Beats

Yes (Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling)

Battery life

Focal

30 hours (Bluetooth ANC) / 35 hours (Jack) / 42 hours (USB-DAC)

Beats

24 hours (ANC/Transparency on) / 40 hours (ANC off)

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Focal: What to watch for

Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

Beats: What to watch for

Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless$6994 wins

Beats Studio Pro$3492 wins

Design Audio Connectivity & Battery Ownership

12 of 14 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Design

leads 2-0

Design specifications. Middle column is Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless, right column is Beats Studio Pro.
Type	Over-ear, closed-back	Over-ear, closed-back
Weight	350 g (12.3 oz)	260 g (9.17 oz) (wins this row: lower)
Foldable	No (swivels flat)	Yes (folds into compact carrying case) (wins this row: has it)
Carrying case	Rigid black/silver carrying case included	Woven fabric zippered carrying case with cable storage
IP rating	No official IP rating	No official IP rating

Audio

5 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless, right column is Beats Studio Pro.
Driver	40 mm Aluminum/Magnesium 'M'-shaped dome (Made in France)	40 mm custom active drivers (ultra-low distortion)
Active Noise Cancelling	Yes (Silent, Soft, and Transparent modes with 8 microphones)	Yes (Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling)
Transparency mode	Yes (Transparency Mode)	Yes (Transparency mode)
Supported codecs	aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC	AAC, SBC, Lossless audio via USB-C (up to 24-bit/48kHz)
Microphones	8 microphones with Clear Voice Capture technology	Upgraded voice-targeting beamforming microphones

Connectivity & Battery

leads 3-0

Connectivity & Battery specifications. Middle column is Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless, right column is Beats Studio Pro.
Multipoint Bluetooth	Yes (Bluetooth 5.1 multipoint) (wins this row: has it)	No (Google Fast Pair multipoint on Android; one-touch Apple iCloud switching)
Battery life	30 hours (Bluetooth ANC) / 35 hours (Jack) / 42 hours (USB-DAC) (wins this row: higher)	24 hours (ANC/Transparency on) / 40 hours (ANC off)
Charging time	1.5 hours (15 min fast charge gives 5 hours) (wins this row: lower)	2 hours full charge (Fast Fuel: 10 min charge gives 4 hours)

Ownership

leads 1-0

Ownership specifications. Middle column is Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless, right column is Beats Studio Pro.
Warranty	2 years (wins this row: higher)	1 year manufacturer warranty

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless source Beats Studio Pro source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless

High-fidelity Bluetooth active noise-cancelling headphones with integrated 24-bit/192kHz USB-DAC mode.

True high-fidelity audiophile sound with patented Aluminum/Magnesium M-dome drivers
Built-in USB-DAC mode supports uncompressed 24-bit/192kHz playback
Exquisite French design with backlit ear cup logos and genuine leather

What you give up

High luxury price point
Heavier build at 350 grams

Full Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless specs →

Pick this one if

Beats Studio Pro

Over-ear wireless ANC headphones with custom 40mm drivers, lossless USB-C audio, and cross-platform native pairing for iOS and Android.

Lossless 24-bit/48kHz audio playback via USB-C cable
Strong battery life (up to 40 hours with ANC off / 24 hours with ANC on)
Dual Apple and Android one-touch native pairing ecosystems

What you give up

Plastic build feel compared to aluminum rivals
No automatic wear-detection auto-pause

Full Beats Studio Pro specs →

Best for each use

Flights & commutes

Planes and trains: noise cancelling, battery, how small it packs

For flights & commutes, buy the Beats Studio Pro.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable flights & commutes specs; Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless takes 1.
Weight: 260 g vs 350 g
Foldable: Yes vs No
It is also $350 cheaper.

Calls & work

Meetings all day: microphone quality and two devices at once

For calls & work, buy the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable calls & work specs.
Battery life: 30 hours vs 24 hours
Multipoint Bluetooth: Yes vs No
Beats Studio Pro is $350 cheaper. Pay the difference only if battery life matters to you.

Sound quality

Listening quality above all: drivers, hi-res codecs, comfort

Too close to call on sound quality from the spec sheets. Only weight is rankable here.

Driver: 40 mm Aluminum/Magnesium 'M'-shaped dome vs 40 mm custom active drivers
Supported codecs: aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC vs AAC, SBC, Lossless audio via USB-C

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless spec sheet Beats Studio Pro spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless ↗ · Beats Studio Pro ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless or the Beats Studio Pro?

Beats Studio Pro costs $350 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless or Beats Studio Pro?

Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless has this deal-breaker: does not fold. Takes a bigger slot in a carry-on.

Which is better for flights & commutes, the Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless or the Beats Studio Pro?

For flights & commutes, buy the Beats Studio Pro. Leads 2 of 3 rankable flights & commutes specs; Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless takes 1. Weight: 260 g vs 350 g

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 14 specs tracked here, 8 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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