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Best 20" Ride Cymbals Under $200 2025

Affordable 20" ride cymbals under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Jazz For All Genres For Standard Setup For Universal Applications
BRANDS: Paiste Meinl Zultan Zildjian Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop Sabian Masterwork
Millenium 20" B20 Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Millenium 20" B20 Ride

by Millenium
Standard Setup Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile ride size
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
  • • Requires good technique for optimal sound
  • • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Millenium 20" B20 Ride, Ride, Size: 20", B20 Material, Full, smooth ride with clear and crisp stick attack

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 337930
$131
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Paiste PST7 20" Heavy Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Paiste PST7 20" Heavy Ride

by Paiste
All Genres Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile ride size
  • • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
  • • Requires good technique for optimal sound
  • • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Paiste PST7 20" Heavy RideHeavy Ride CymbalsSize: 20"Traditional sound and lookMaterial: CuSn8...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 336031
$190
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Zultan 20" Aja Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Zultan 20" Aja Ride

by Zultan
Jazz Universal Applications Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in highly specific applications
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Zultan 20" Aja Ride, Ride, With clear attack and volume, Exceeding clear cymbal sound

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 277727
$186
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Paiste PST5 20" Rock Ride '14 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Paiste PST5 20" Rock Ride '14

by Paiste
All Genres Standard Setup Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
  • • Most popular and versatile ride size
✗ CONS
  • • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste PST5 20" Rock Ride '14Rock Ride CymbalSize: 20"From the new PST5 seriesMaterial: CuSn8 Bronze...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 335976
$171
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Sabian 20" SBR Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Sabian 20" SBR Ride

by Sabian
Standard Setup Universal Applications Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • Requires good technique for optimal sound

Sabian 20" SBR RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Material: BrassNaturalStrongclean stick articulation and the bright...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 319644
$164
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Paiste 20" 101 Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Paiste 20" 101 Ride

by Paiste
Universal Applications All Genres Rock
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most drummers
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models and weights
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in highly specific applications
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste 20" 101 RideRideSIze: 20"101 seriesMaterial: brassSoftbalanced soundBright stick attack on melodicwarm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 119359
$109
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Paiste PST7 20" Light Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Paiste PST7 20" Light Ride

by Paiste
Jazz Rock Universal Applications
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most drummers
  • • Most popular and versatile ride size
✗ CONS
  • • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
  • • Requires good technique for optimal sound

Paiste PST7 20" Light RideLight Ride CymbalsSize: 20"PST7 SeriesTraditional sound and lookMaterial: CuSn8...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 336025
$182
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Paiste PST7 20" Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Paiste PST7 20" Ride

by Paiste
Rock Universal Applications All Genres
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models and weights
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in highly specific applications
  • • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Paiste PST7 20" RideRide CymbalSize: 20"PST7 SeriesTraditional sound and lookMaterial: CuSn8 BronzeWell...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 336024
$197
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Paiste PST5 20" Medium Ride '14 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Paiste PST5 20" Medium Ride '14

by Paiste
Universal Applications Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most drummers
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in highly specific applications
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste PST5 20" Medium Ride '14Medium Ride CymbalSize: 20"From the new PST5 seriesMaterial: CuSn8 Bronze...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 335975
$175
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Meinl 20" HCS Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Meinl 20" HCS Ride

by Meinl
Jazz Rock Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most drummers
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
  • • Requires good technique for optimal sound
  • • May not excel in highly specific applications

Meinl 20" HCS RideRideSize: 20"From the HCS beginner seriesCombines quality with a good priceMS63...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 111023
$105
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Paiste PST3 20" Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Paiste PST3 20" Ride

by Paiste
Standard Setup Universal Applications Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most drummers
  • • Most popular and versatile ride size
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste PST3 20" Ride CymbalRide CymbalSize: 20"Paiste Sound Technology SeriesWarmfullclear sounding ride...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 179108
$106
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Meinl 20" HCS Crash-Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Meinl 20" HCS Crash-Ride

by Meinl
Universal Applications All Genres Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
  • • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in highly specific applications
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Meinl 20" HCS Crash-Ride, Crash-/ Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Cymbal series well suited for beginners, Material:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483052
$106
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How to Choose the Best 20" Ride Cymbals

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 20" ride cymbals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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