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
36 Overall Score
Price CA$162
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 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 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 314 | 60 | 33 | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-M20XWH | 30.4 | 15.4 | 34.5 | 71.1 | 44 | 65.3 | 51.3 | 13.8 | 43.3 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 95.2 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 70.1 | 98.9 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 Compare | 97.5 | 98.4 | 77.2 | 93.2 | 72.2 | 65.3 | 70.1 | 98.6 | 66.1 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 70.1 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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