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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Audio-Technica ATH-M20x

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x

Tested using Methodology v1.8

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Picture
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Picture

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.

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