Audio-Technica ATH-M20XWH
Tuned 40mm drivers with rare earth magnets deliver enhanced bass response and clear detail from 15Hz-20kHz, making critical low-end work precise. The lightweight 190g circumaural design provides effective passive isolation for loud environments, and the bundle adds a protective case. These are best for budget-conscious music producers and studio beginners who need reliable tracking headphones with impactful low-frequency reproduction.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 47
open closed back closed
28 Overall Score
Price $70
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 47 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-M20XWH | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | TOZO HT2 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 470 | 314 | 32 | 32 | 48 |
| Wireless | - | 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 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 24 | 60 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-M20XWH | 32.1 | 18 | 35 | 73.3 | 44.7 | 3 | 53.1 | 22.3 | 52.9 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.1 | 85.3 | 92.3 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.6 | 37.6 | 98.1 | 67.3 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.1 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 70.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 89.2 | 68.1 | 92.3 | 40.8 | 72.7 | 81 | 81.1 | 93.1 | 87.5 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.5 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 87.1 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98.1 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.5 | 53.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 55.2 |
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