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Focal BATHYS vs T+A Solitaire T

What BATHYS does better (2) and where Solitaire T wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Focal BATHYS
Focal · 2023BATHYS
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $810
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T+A Solitaire T
T+A · 2022Solitaire T
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $1,200
6.4Noise control & calls5.6
5.1Battery6.0

Why is BATHYS better than Solitaire T?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Solitaire T: No
  2. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×

Why is Solitaire T better than BATHYS?

  1. Battery life35 h vs 40 h+14%
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 4 Hz3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Focal BATHYSFocal BATHYS≈ $8107.0
T+A Solitaire TT+A Solitaire T≈ $1,2004.8
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency15 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency22,100 Hz22,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life35 h40 h
Battery life with ANC30 h—
Battery capacity—770 mAh
Charging time1 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Design & build
Weight350 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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