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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and primarily need headphones for a high-quality music experience at home or in a studio, Audio Technica ATH M20X might be the better choice; bear in mind its comfort and microphone quality are not as highly regarded, and it doesn't offer wireless connectivity. On the other hand, the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra, while more expensive, offers advanced features like a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, on-board storage for music, and is sweatproof, making it more versatile for exercise, calls, and meetings with its very good mic quality; however, it might not offer the same sound quality for music listening. Both are closed designs, but the Terra's bone conduction technology means it's not isolating external noise as effectively as traditional over-ear headphones like the M20X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M20X
Good for music
Advantages of the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra
Very good for phone calls
Good for gaming
Very good for exercise
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.6/10
5.4/10
The Audio Technica ATH M20X is good for music, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is poor.
Gaming
6.2/10
7.9/10
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is good for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
8.0/10
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is very good for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.7/10
8.2/10
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6/10
7.0/10
The Audio Technica ATH M20X and Mojawa HaptiFit Terra are both good for TV and video, though the Audio Technica ATH M20X is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
2.5/10
The Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair for noise reduction, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M20X does not have a battery. The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$49
$300
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audio Technica ATH M20X has a price of $49 and the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra costs $300.
Build Quality
6.9/10
8.5/10
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X has only fair build quality.
"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.
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