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HiFiMan Susvara — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Susvara

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 4
Focal Bathys — Over-ear · 2022
Focal

Focal Bathys

Over-ear · 2022

92
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HiFiMan Susvara lands at 96 and Focal Bathys at 92. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Focal Bathys if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

HiFiMan Susvara

Tuning, detail, and staging

HiFiMan Susvara leads on sound (96 vs 92).

Noise cancelling

Focal Bathys

ANC strength for commute and travel

Focal Bathys leads on anc (90 vs 0).

Comfort

Focal Bathys

Long-session wearability

Focal Bathys leads on comfort (91 vs 88).

Value for money

Focal Bathys

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Focal Bathys more score per dollar ($799 vs $5,999).

HiFiMan Susvara 96
vs
92 Focal Bathys

Score breakdown

HiFiMan Susvara
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Focal Bathys
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88

Specs side-by-side

HiFiMan Susvara versus Focal Bathys — full spec comparison
Spec HiFiMan Susvara Focal Bathys
Type
Planar magnetic
Over-ear
Release year
—
2022

HiFiMan Susvara

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

Focal Bathys

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: HiFiMan Susvara vs Focal Bathys

Which is better, HiFiMan Susvara or Focal Bathys? +

HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +

At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Is Focal Bathys worth the price? +

At $799, Focal Bathys delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does HiFiMan Susvara or Focal Bathys last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, HiFiMan Susvara or Focal Bathys? +

HiFiMan Susvara — leads on sound (96 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, HiFiMan Susvara or Focal Bathys? +

Focal Bathys — leads on anc (90 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.