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Focal Bathys MG vs HifiMan Arya

What Bathys MG does better (3) and where Arya wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Focal Bathys MG
Focal · 2025Bathys MG
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $1,050
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HifiMan Arya
HifiMan · 2026Arya
3 advantages≈ $1,450
5.1Battery2.4

Why is Bathys MG better than Arya?

  1. Battery life42 h vs 23 h+83%
  2. Weight350 g vs 452 g+29%
  3. Charging time3 h vs 4 h+33%

Why is Arya better than Bathys MG?

  1. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 55,000 Hz2.5×
  2. LDACNo · Bathys MG: Yes
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 8 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Focal Bathys MGFocal Bathys MG≈ $1,0507.2
HifiMan AryaHifiMan Arya≈ $1,450
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicPlanar magnetic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz55,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones8—
Battery & charging
Battery life42 h23 h
Charging time3 h4 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.2—
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Design & build
Weight350 g452 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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