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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M20X are budget-friendly, over-ear headphones with a closed-back design, excellent for a good sound experience in a home or studio setting; they offer a long cable and don't have a microphone. The Moondrop Blessing 2, on the other hand, is a premium-priced, high-quality pair of stemless earbuds better suited for those who prioritize portability and comfort. They have a shorter, detachable cable and come with ear hooks for a secure fit. If you plan to use them for music, the Moondrop Blessing 2 provides a superior experience, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X does not excel in exercise or portable contexts. Neither option supports wireless connectivity or active noise cancelling, and while the ATH M20X is less suited for calls due to the lack of a mic, both are equally adequate for gaming and TV, with the Moondrop Blessing 2 offering a slight edge in sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M20X
- The Audio Technica ATH M20X has no clear advantages over the Moondrop Blessing 2.
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.6
8.7
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is good.
Gaming
6.2
6.7
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Audio Technica ATH M20X are both only fair for gaming, though the Moondrop Blessing 2 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
4.3
4.9
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Audio Technica ATH M20X are both poor for phone calls, though the Moondrop Blessing 2 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.7
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
8.2
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is good.
Cost
$49
$320
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audio Technica ATH M20X has a price of $49 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $320.
Build Quality
6.9
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Audio Technica ATH M20X and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both only fair for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH M20X | Moondrop Blessing 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$49 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 190 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audio Technica ATH M20X
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Soundguys
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."
Moondrop Blessing 2
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Headphones.com
Sebastian Taboada | March 2021
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
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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 Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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