Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 47
open closed back closed
24 Overall Score
Price $79
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 47 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3.05 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-M30x | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-M30x | 30.3 | 15.2 | 34.2 | 70.8 | 43.3 | 6.5 | 69.8 | 13.5 | 43.4 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 95.1 | 71.7 | 50.3 | 69.8 | 98.8 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 94.9 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 69.8 | 99.2 | 55.6 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.1 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 91.4 | 50.3 | 69.8 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.2 | 84.8 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.3 | 96.2 | 96.5 | 91.5 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare | 92.1 | 84.8 | 92.2 | 88.8 | 88.9 | 86.6 | 69.8 | 91 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $79
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