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Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x
The 40mm dynamic drivers deliver a flat, analytical 15Hz–20kHz response ideal for critical listening, housed in a durable build that withstands daily studio use. The closed-back, contoured earcups and light 190g weight provide effective noise isolation and lasting comfort during extended sessions. This is a practical choice for audio engineers and musicians needing a three-pack for collaborative tracking and mixing on a budget.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 47
open closed back closed
47 Overall Score
Price $177
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong comfort (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (16th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 47 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Professional Monitor Headphones, Black, 4-Pack, Bundle with 2x H&A Stereo Mini Male to Stereo Mini Female Headset Extension Cable 10' |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 30 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 470 | 48 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x | 30.4 | 15.6 | 34.5 | 71.2 | 44.3 | 65.5 | 70 | 13.9 | 97.9 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 70 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.2 | 0 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 Compare | 97.5 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 93.2 | 72.5 | 65.5 | 70 | 98.6 | 79.1 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 70 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 70 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
Price
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