Audio-Technica M Series ATH-M20x
Audio-Technica
47 Overall Score
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica M Series ATH-M20x
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
86 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Noise cancellation 7
Comfort 5
Sound quality 6
Battery life 5
Connectivity 4
Volume level 2
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica M Series ATH-M20x | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade ear pad | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 47 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black | 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 | — | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica M Series ATH-M20x
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (75th percentile)
- Strong comfort (69th percentile)
- Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica M Series ATH-M20x0.849score per dollar
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.346score per dollar
Audio-Technica M Series ATH-M20x offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
