Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT
Audio-Technica
69 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad | Protein Leather |
| Headband | professional-grade headband material | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT0.692score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.409score per dollar
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
