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Updated April 10, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern and you primarily listen to music or watch TV at home, the Audio Technica ATH M20X headphones are a sound choice; they offer very good overall sound quality and are especially suitable for stationary use given their wired connection. However, they are not designed for comfort during extended use, have no built-in controls, and are not ideal for exercise or travel due to their size and lack of portability. In contrast, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 earbuds are more expensive, but they offer versatility with wireless connectivity, an excellent calls and meetings performance, and come with active noise cancelling. They are also sweatproof and feature an app with customizable controls, making them better suited for on-the-go use, exercise, travel, and various types of audio content. If a microphone and virtual surround are essential features for you, be aware that the M20X lacks these while the ATH-TWX7 includes an integrated microphone but no virtual surround. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M20X
- The Audio Technica ATH M20X has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7.
Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.2
8.7
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
9.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.7
9.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
8.2
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.
Battery
N/A
6.5 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M20X does not have a battery. The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$49
$199
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Audio Technica ATH M20X has a price of $49 and the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 costs $199.
Build Quality
6.9
8.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.6
7.3
The Audio Technica ATH M20X and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 are both good for music.
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Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH M20X | Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$49 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Audio Technica | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | January 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 190 Grams | 4.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audio Technica ATH M20X
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"Audio-Technica positively defies what you can expect for around $50. Ultimately, Audio-Technica did not design the ATH-M20x to go on the subway with you. It’s for the budget-conscious, do-it-yourself producer, podcaster, or studio that needs to buy tracking cans in bulk. If you don’t need the most deluxe, comfortable headphones, maybe you’ll like the ATH-M20x for its spartan functionality. The headphones are aimed at giving you the minimum requirements without it feeling like a sacrifice."
Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
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Billy Steele | January 2024
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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