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Updated January 10, 2024·
For superior sound quality, robust build, and a more immersive experience with movies or music production, the Audio Technica ATH M40X is preferred, but it lacks portability, wireless convenience, and a microphone for calls. On the other hand, the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds offer better comfort, are sweatproof for exercise, have built-in controls, and a longer battery life, making them ideal for calls, general use, and travel, although they won't match the sound immersion and detailed audio of the ATH M40X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M40X
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1
6.4
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.3
4.6
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for phone calls, though the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.7
7.2
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for TV and video, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M40X does not have a battery. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$79
$73
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Audio Technica ATH M40X has a price of $79 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $73.
Build Quality
8.2
9.0
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.0
7.2
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.1
4.9
The Audio Technica ATH M40X and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M40X and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica ATH M40X | Raycon The Everyday Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $73 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Raycon | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | September 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 245 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audio Technica ATH M40X
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Soundguys
Lily Katz | August 2023
"If you were to pick one headset to fill all of your needs, the ATH-M40x is a great buy with its sub-$100 price tag, pleasant sound quality, and accessories. Whether you need to use it for live monitoring, a midnight editing session, or to underscore a campus walk, the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is a great companion."
Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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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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