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Focal BATHYS vs HifiMan Mini Shangri-La

What BATHYS does better (1) and where Mini Shangri-La wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Focal BATHYS
Focal · 2023BATHYS
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $810
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HifiMan Mini Shangri-La
HifiMan · 2024Mini Shangri-La
3 advantages≈ $990
6.7Noise control & calls4.0

Why is BATHYS better than Mini Shangri-La?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Mini Shangri-La: No

Why is Mini Shangri-La better than BATHYS?

  1. Highest frequency22,100 Hz vs 90,000 Hz4.1×
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 7 Hz2.1×
  3. Weight350 g vs 320 g+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Focal BATHYSFocal BATHYS≈ $8106.9
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicPlanar magnetic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency15 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency22,100 Hz90,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life35 h—
Battery life with ANC30 h—
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.1—
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 / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Design & build
Weight350 g320 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black, Silver
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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