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Audio-Technica ATH-M20x · 49 €Philips SHP9500 · 79 €
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| What matters | Audio-Technica ATH-M20xAudio-TechnicaMedium confidence | Philips SHP9500PhilipsMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.1 (best in this comparison) | 7.0 |
| Best price | 49,00 € (best in this comparison) | 79,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 9.4 | 9.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 6.2 (best in this comparison) | 5.8 |
| Performance | 6.8 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 7.2 (best in this comparison) | 6.6 |
| Repairability | 4.4 | 5.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 5.2 |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — passive closed back | None — open back |
| Weight | 190 g | 320 g |
| Connection | Fixed cable, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm adapter | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Pads only — cable is not serviceable | Pads only — third party, not from Philips |
| Best for | A first pair on a tight budget · Podcast and voice monitoring · A knockabout spare for the studio | Gaming — the stage and imaging are the point · Comfort over long sessions · Spending under €100 and not feeling it |
| Avoid if | You want detail · You need a detachable cable | You want bass · You need isolation |
| Main drawback | Fixed cable — a break ends the headphone | Bass is thin and rolls off early |
Verdict
The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the Audio-Technica ATH-M20x has both the highest Worth Score (7.1) and the best score per euro at 49,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is fixed cable — a break ends the headphone.
Best overallAudio-Technica ATH-M20x — Highest Worth Score here at 7.1, 0.1 ahead of the Philips SHP9500. Best for a first pair on a tight budget.
Skip this onePhilips SHP9500 — Lowest Worth Score here at 7.0, 0.1 lower against the Audio-Technica ATH-M20x and no cheaper. Bass is thin and rolls off early
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.