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Audio Technica ATH-M20xBT vs HifiMan HE-R9

What ATH-M20xBT does better (2) and where HE-R9 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M20xBT
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-M20xBT
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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HifiMan HE-R9
HifiMan · 2022HE-R9
1 advantage≈ $70
4.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is ATH-M20xBT better than HE-R9?

  1. Weight216 g vs 460 g2.1×
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 15 Hz3×

Why is HE-R9 better than ATH-M20xBT?

  1. Highest frequency32,000 Hz vs 35,000 Hz+9%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency5 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency32,000 Hz35,000 Hz
Impedance36 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB100 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life60 h—
Charging time4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight216 g460 g
Colours—Brown, Black, Red
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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