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Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x

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Noise Isolation / ANC
3.8/ 10

Noise Isolation / ANC — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
60 hAbove average
60 h
11 h100 h

above average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.

Charging Method
USB-CMost common
Usb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Bluetooth Version
5.0
5.326%520%5.218%5.08%

5.0 appears on 8% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Connection Type
Most common
Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others1%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 48% of the 215 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
60 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Full Charge Minutes
10 min
Battery
Yes
Fast Charging
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.0
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm, bluetooth
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC
Multipoint Devices
2 devices
Headphone Jack
Yes
USB Charging
Yes

Design

Weight
216 g
Color Options
Black
Ear Pad Type
Synthetic
Detachable Cable
No
Foldable
No
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head
Wearing Time Max
1 h

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic
Water Resistance
No
Material Ear Cups
Pleather
Material Headband
Metal with foam and pleather padding

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
40 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic driver
Frequency Response
15-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
5 Hz
Frequency Response Signature
Neutral
Impedance
36 Ω
Sensitivity
96 dB/mW

Features

Control Type
No controls
Voice Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant

Identity

Model Number
ATH-M20x

Microphone

Microphone
Yes

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.5/ 10
Worth a look
JL
Reviewed byJasper LastoriaReviewed December 2024
Isolation3.8
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity6.5
Build quality6.9
Design6.2
Portability5.0
The verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x is one of the best budget studio headphones under $50, making it acceptable for bedroom producers and podcasters on tight budgets. However, the uncomfortable ear pads and weak bass response limit professional mixing applications. The headphones work best for short tracking sessions rather than extended mixing or monitoring work.

✓What we like
✓Excellent price-to-performance ratio at under $50 makes them accessible for budget studios
✓Long 3-meter cable with 1/4-inch adapter included enables direct studio interface connectivity
✓Headband padding is comfortable and distributes clamping force evenly across the head
✓Relatively accurate frequency response from 200-600Hz suitable for vocal and instrument tracking
✓Lightweight plastic construction reduces fatigue during short recording sessions
✕What could be better
✕Vinyl ear pads are uncomfortable and cause ear fatigue after two hours, requiring pad replacement for longer sessions
✕Bass is severely weak and lacks sub-bass extension, making kick drums and bass guitar sound thin
✕Build quality feels cheap with plastic construction throughout and no premium materials
✕Cable is not replaceable, limiting durability if it becomes damaged
✕Does not fold down for transport, making it impractical for mobile recording setups
✕No isolation performance due to loose ear pad fit and cheap construction
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