Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x
Audio-Technica
56 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Music
Calls
Commute
Studio
Specifications
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | leather | foamed urethane |
| Headband | professional-grade soft ear and head pads | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 47 Ω | 47 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Closed-Back Over-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones, White, 5-Pack | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | industry-leading |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 5★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Strong anc (69th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM4
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x
Sony WH-1000XM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM4
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
