Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT
A 60-hour battery life and 40mm dynamic drivers with copper-clad aluminum-wire voice coils define this wireless over-ear, offering full-range audio and marathon listening at just 216 grams. Its closed-back design with soft, noise-isolating earcups provides comfort for all-day wear, while multipoint pairing and a low-latency mode add everyday versatility. It’s best for home studio hobbyists and music-first listeners wanting dependable wireless performance and long battery life, though poor isolation makes it unsuitable for commuting.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong sound (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th 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 |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 50 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 10.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Charge Time | 4 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | 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 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 470 | 314 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | 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 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 24 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M20xBT | 30.4 | 44 | 34.5 | 84.9 | 89.1 | 28.7 | 82.1 | 24.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.2 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 98.9 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.6 | 96.6 | 93.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $89
Best Buy 1 offers From $89
B&H Photo 1 offers From $89
Price History
Usage Scores
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