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Updated April 11, 2024·
For a budget-friendly option geared towards music and TV with a focus on sound quality and wired use, the Audio Technica ATH M20X would suit you, although they have a less comfortable fit and no microphone. On the other hand, the Earfun Wave Pro, while somewhat more expensive, offers versatility with both wireless and wired options, an excellent microphone, active noise cancelling, and is particularly strong for calls, meetings, and travel, with additional features like sweatproof certification and a foldable design for portability. They also have a very good battery life and support for LDAC codec if high-quality wireless audio is a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M20X
- The Audio Technica ATH M20X has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.6
7.0
The Audio Technica ATH M20X and Earfun Wave Pro are both good for music, though the Audio Technica ATH M20X is somewhat better.
Gaming
6.2
8.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.7
9.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.
Battery
N/A
80.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M20X does not have a battery. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$49
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Audio Technica ATH M20X has a price of $49 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
Build Quality
6.9
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be very good for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is good.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M20X and the Earfun Wave Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica ATH M20X | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$49 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 190 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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.
About Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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