Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x
The 40mm drivers with rare earth magnets deliver a flat, accurate frequency response tuned for tracking and mixing. Its lightweight, over-ear design with plush cushioning provides long-wearing comfort during extended studio sessions. This is a practical tool for entry-level musicians and podcasters needing reliable, wired monitoring without signal processing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong sound (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | leather |
| Headband | professional-grade soft ear and head pads |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 47 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Closed-Back Over-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones, White, Bundle with Desktop Stand |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 | Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 S6CAW-R740 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | bio-cellulose | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | - | 45 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 470 | 32 | 48 | 33 | 8 |
| 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 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 24 | 40 | 30 | 49 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x | 32.1 | 18 | 35 | 73.2 | 44.7 | 87.7 | 70.7 | 22.3 | 54.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 37.4 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 89.1 | 68.1 | 92.4 | 40.8 | 72.7 | 81 | 81.3 | 93.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.5 | 53.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 55 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 98 | 98.3 | 35 | 95.1 | 76.1 | 68.2 | 53 | 97.7 | 80.3 |
| Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 S6CAW-R740 Compare | 80.6 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 75 | 85.1 | 46.5 | 96 | 97.4 | 98.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥9,075
We started tracking prices for this product on May 30, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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