Between the BP40 and AT2020USB+, the BP40 comes out ahead in max spl, while the AT2020USB+ wins on type and connection. Overall, the BP40 scores 79.3 and the AT2020USB+ scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BP40 edges ahead on the Mars Score (79.3 vs 73.9), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the BP40 if you care most about max spl. The biggest gaps in its favor are max spl.
Pick the AT2020USB+ if you care most about type and connection. Its strongest claims are type, connection.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the BP40 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Audio-Technica - BP40 wins
- ▲Max SPL — 2.78% more. 148 dB vs 144 dB.
Why Audio-Technica - AT2020USB+ wins
- ▲Type: Condenser (vs Dynamic).
- ▲Connection: USB (vs XLR).
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Audio-Technica - BP40 | Audio-Technica - AT2020USB+ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic | Condenserlead |
| Polar pattern | Hypercardioid | Cardioid |
| Frequency response | 50Hz–16kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Max SPL | 148 dBlead | 144 dB |
Connectivity
| Spec | Audio-Technica - BP40 | Audio-Technica - AT2020USB+ |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | XLR | USBlead |
| Headphone out | false | truelead |
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