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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
56 Overall Score
Price $59
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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, 5-Pack |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
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 | JBL Tune 670NC | Soundcore Life Q20 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 32 | 40 | 42 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 314 | 32 | 16 | 60 | 16 |
| 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 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 70 | 60 | 60 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20x | 68.8 | 20.3 | 37.4 | 79.3 | 51.4 | 90.7 | 71.1 | 26.6 | 61.1 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 71.1 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.7 | 81.8 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95 | 88.8 | 89.1 | 100 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 96 | 91.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 13 | 71.1 | 99.2 | 71.5 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 91.7 | 88.8 | 96 | 99.1 | 98.1 | 61.3 | 96 | 97.5 | 94.7 |
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