Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
40mm drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils deliver accurate, bass-tuned audio in a closed-back circumaural design that provides effective sound isolation. The single-side cable exit reduces desk clutter during recording, and the included 6.35mm jack connects directly to professional interfaces. Best for entry-level music producers and podcasters needing a reliable, wired monitoring headphone on a tight budget.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sound (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 47 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-M20x | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Tune 670NC | TOZO HT2 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 32 | 40 | 45 | 37 |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 314 | 32 | 32 | 48 | - |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 70 | 60 | 40 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-M20x | 33.2 | 19.9 | 37.2 | 78.3 | 50.6 | 2.5 | 87.1 | 26.1 | 59.9 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 73.6 | 80.6 | 64.8 | 95.2 | 90.1 | 81.5 | 99.4 | 98.7 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 94.8 | 86.7 | 96.2 | 99.3 | 92.5 | 84.5 | 87.1 | 86.7 | 88.9 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98.4 | 83.5 | 96.2 | 98.7 | 85.1 | 59.6 | 0 | 98.2 | 59.6 |
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare | 94.8 | 83.5 | 37.2 | 96.7 | 88.6 | 59.6 | 0 | 97 | 82.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 1 offer From $59
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Usage Scores
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