Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT
Audio-Technica
66 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | professional-grade earpad | memory foam |
| Headband | professional-grade headband material | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
