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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.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 47
open closed back closed
45 Overall Score
Price $59
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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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 42 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 / 0.4 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 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | TOZO HT2 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 37 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 314 | 32 | 48 | - | 32 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 40 | 50 | 24 |
| 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 | 70.6 | 22.3 | 54.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 70.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 87.1 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.5 | 53.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 55 |
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 35 | 95.8 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 0 | 96.2 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 93.4 | 68.1 | 92.4 | 48.9 | 72.7 | 16 | 95.9 | 93.4 | 93.9 |
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