Audio-Technica releases a $79 Bluetooth model of its standard M20x headphones

Audio-Technica just lately launched a $199 wi-fi Bluetooth model of its M50x headphones (the M50xBT) and now it’s doing the identical for a well-liked funds mannequin. It simply launched the M20xBT, a wi-fi model of its top-selling M20x wired headphones, priced at simply $79. 

The M20x is a fairly nice-looking set of over-ear cans, although it lacks some design options of the M50xBT like the flexibility to fold them up. Nonetheless, it makes use of “professional-grade ear pad and headband materials,” in accordance with Audio-Technica, constructed for “long-lasting sturdiness and luxury.” They arrive with 40mm drivers for enhanced low frequency efficiency, and permit for a wired in addition to a wi-fi connection. 

The important thing function for this mannequin is multipoint Bluetooth pairing that permits you to easily join two units without delay. There’s additionally a low latency mode to make sure audio and video are synced, and to restrict audio lag for gaming. 

They provide a 60-hour battery life on a full cost and as much as three hours on a 10-minute fast cost through USB-C. In the meantime, you may management calls, music playback and quantity with the microphone and buttons on the left earcup. Whereas Audio-Technica guarantees “wonderful sound isolation” they don’t supply any type of ANC, which is what you’d count on for headphones on this worth vary. The M20xBT wi-fi headphones are actually accessible at B&H and Amazon on pre-order for $79.