JBL Tune 720BT
Score: 80/100
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x White
Score: 67/100Rankings
The JBL Tune 720BT are wireless over-ear headphones offering 40 mm drivers, JBL Pure Bass sound, and an industry-leading 76-hour battery life. They lack active noise cancellation and feature relatively small ear cups that may become uncomfortable during extended wear. Best for budget-conscious listeners who value marathon battery life and wireless convenience.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x is a wired over-ear studio monitor with 40 mm drivers, lightweight construction, and solid bass response. It offers no Bluetooth, a fixed non-detachable cable, and can become uncomfortable during extended sessions. Best suited for beginner to intermediate home-studio users seeking affordable monitoring.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
76 hoursbest | — | |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 220 gbest | 260.9 g |
32 Ω | 47 Ωbest | |
101 dB SPLbest | 96 dB SPL | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutesbest | — |
39 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Connectivity | true | false |
Audio(3) | ||
Frequency Response | 20-20000 | 15-20000 |
Impedance (Ω) | 32 Ω | 47 Ω |
Sensitivity (dB SPL) | 101 dB SPL | 96 dB SPL |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 220 g | 260.9 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 223x73x205 mm mm | 169.8×207.0×82.0 mm mm |
Foldable Design | true | false |
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Professional reviewers commend the Tune 720BT for their well-balanced mids, fun bass and an industry-leading 76-hour battery life, while praising Bluetooth 5.3 reliability and quick-charge speed. However, they criticize the modest maximum volume, subdued treble, small ear cups that affect comfort, and the absence of active noise cancellation and other premium features.
Everyday users love the ultra-long battery life, lightweight feel and strong bass, noting the convenience of multi-device pairing and the foldable, cable-detachable design. Recurring frustrations focus on the small ear cups that pinch, the lack of ANC in noisy environments, a plasticky build feel, and limited call quality.
Professional reviewers praise the M20x for its tight channel matching, low distortion, solid build, and strong bass response, noting excellent value for the price. However, they point out comfort issues after extended wear, a predominantly plastic construction, a fixed non-detachable cable, and occasional high-frequency inconsistencies.
Everyday users commend the headphones for strong bass, effective isolation, lightweight comfort in short sessions, and clear sound without needing an amp, while repeatedly citing ear fatigue after 1-2 hours, the non-removable cable, a plasticky feel, and minor high-frequency quirks as common drawbacks.
