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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Sound
- Design
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
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TypeOver-Ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass AmountBalanced (0 dB)
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Treble AmountBalanced (0 dB)
MicNo
Sound SignatureBalanced
TypeOver-ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
MicNo
Variants
- ATH-M50x (Black)
- ATH-M50x (Gray)
- ATH-M50x (Metallic Orange)
- ATH-M50x (White)
- ATH-M20x (Black)
Our Verdict
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x are the more budget-minded variant of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. As a result, they're not as comfortable or well-built. They also lack a detachable cable design. For a similar sound profile and a more robust build with extra cables, the ATH-M50x are better for most people.