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Focal Bathys MG vs HifiMan HE1000SE

What Bathys MG does better (2) and where HE1000SE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Focal Bathys MG
Focal · 2025Bathys MG
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $1,050
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HifiMan HE1000SE
HifiMan · 2022HE1000SE
2 advantages≈ $2,050
7.0Noise control & calls3.8

Why is Bathys MG better than HE1000SE?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HE1000SE: No
  2. Weight350 g vs 440 g+26%

Why is HE1000SE better than Bathys MG?

  1. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 65,000 Hz3×
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 8 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Focal Bathys MGFocal Bathys MG≈ $1,0507.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz65,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—96 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones8—
Battery & charging
Battery life42 h—
Charging time3 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.2—
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Design & build
Weight350 g440 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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