Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 60
65 Overall Score
Price $89
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sound (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average anc (34th percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 17 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | professional-grade headband material |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 50 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 10.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Charge Time | 4 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-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 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | 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 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 60 | 24 | 60 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT | 33.6 | 54.4 | 81.5 | 89.3 | 93.1 | 34.9 | 89.9 | 72 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.5 | 96.9 | 82.1 | 62.1 | 99.2 | 89.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 93.8 | 98.5 | 93.1 | 91 | 98.6 | 72 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.7 | 99.4 | 76.8 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95.2 | 89.4 | 89.7 | 100 | 93.1 | 91 | 91.7 | 89.5 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 92 | 89.4 | 96.3 | 99.2 | 98.1 | 62.1 | 97.7 | 94.9 |
Price
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