Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M30x
The 40mm drivers with rare earth magnets deliver a detailed mid-range focus and a wide 15Hz-22kHz frequency response for accurate monitoring. Its lightweight 220g build, contoured circumaural seal for isolation, and collapsible design make it a durable, portable tool for long sessions. This headphone is best for studio engineers and musicians needing a reliable, flat-response monitor for tracking and mixing on a budget.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong sound (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- 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 | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 47 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Monitor Headphones, 96dB, 15-20kHz, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M30x | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 700383 | TOZO HT2 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | transducers | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 45 | - |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 60 | 40 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M30x | 32.1 | 47.6 | 35 | 73.2 | 44.7 | 53.6 | 37.4 | 22.3 | 93.9 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 70.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 700383 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 94 | 90.7 | 53.6 | 0 | 88.5 | 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 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 93.4 | 68.1 | 92.4 | 48.9 | 72.7 | 16 | 95.9 | 93.4 | 93.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.uk 1 offer From £64
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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