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Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT vs FiiO JT9: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the FiiO JT9 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: FiiO JT9 - Outstanding overall at around $164.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.

  • Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
  • FiiO JT9
HearWiki score
69
84
Sound
6.8
8.0
Battery
9.0
-
Calls
3.3
-
Value
7.8
9.0
Price (USD)
$64
$160

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The FiiO JT9 is 6 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • ATH-S220BT2020
  • JT920266 yr newer

Specifications

ATH-S220BTJT9
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$64
$160
HearWiki score
69
84
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 40 mm dynamic
95 mm planar magnetic
Driver type
dynamic
planar
Driver size
40 mm
95 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
5 Hz - 32 kHz
7 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
20 Ω
Sensitivity
105 dB/mW
95 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
-
Codecs
SBC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
60 h
-
Full charge time
240 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 3.5 h
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Controls
-
buttons
Weight
180 g
365 g
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
-
Connector
3.5 mm
3.5 mm
Microphones
1
-
Microphone type
electret
-
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT

The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone that prioritizes exceptional battery life and everyday practicality. It offers a spacious soundstage for its price, along with dependable build quality and multipoint connectivity, making it a solid value pick for casual listening. However, its microphone performance for calls is a notable weakness, and its feature set is basic without active noise cancellation or advanced codecs.

  • Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
  • Pro:Spacious and clear sound for the price
  • Pro:Solid build quality with a lightweight design
  • Con:Weak microphone quality for phone calls
  • Con:SBC-only codec support
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

FiiO JT9

The FiiO JT9 is a wired, open-back planar magnetic headphone with a large 95mm driver that aims to deliver deep bass and crisp treble. It is lightweight, foldable for portability, and connects via a detachable 3.5mm cable, with a 4.4mm option also available. Designed for home or on-the-go listening, it requires no battery and offers a wide frequency response from 7 Hz to 40 kHz.

  • Pro:Large 95mm planar driver for detailed sound
  • Pro:Lightweight at 365g, comfortable for long sessions
  • Pro:Foldable design and detachable cable for easy transport
  • Con:No active noise cancellation, so external sounds bleed in
  • Con:Wired only, limiting mobility without an adapter
  • Con:Open-back design leaks sound, not ideal for quiet spaces

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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