Best 20" Ride Cymbals Under $500 2026
Affordable 20" ride cymbals under $500 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Rock
For Pop
For Jazz
For All Genres
For Standard Setup
For Universal Applications
#1
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4.9/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Nostalgia 50's Sizzle Ride
Standard Setup
Rock
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most drummers
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Nostalgia 50's Sizzle Ride, 20" Ride, Dark stick definition, Larger bell than in the...
⭐
4.9/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311481
$457
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Original Ride
Pop
Rock
Universal Applications
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Original RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Traditional original seriesThinnest...
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4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523105
$450
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride Origin Dark Series
All Genres
Universal Applications
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride Origin Dark Series20" Ride CymbalOrigin Dark seriesNatural finishA relatively small...
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4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 312046
$413
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Ride Turk Series
Jazz
All Genres
Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Ride Turk Series20" Medium Ride CymbalTurk Seriesearthy soundIdeal for quick stick...
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4.4/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311599
$413
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Nostalgia 50's Ride
All Genres
Universal Applications
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most drummers
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Nostalgia 50's Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Dark stick definition, Larger bell than...
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311484
$450
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Ride Traditional
All Genres
Pop
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ 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
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Ride TraditionalMedium Ride CymbalSize: 20"RM20Traditional SeriesRegular...
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311675
$413
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Crash Ride
All Genres
Universal Applications
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Crash RideCrash/Ride CymbalSize: 20"Traditional SeriesMaterial: B20 bronzeHand...
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4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581321
$450
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Dark Ride
All Genres
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
✗ CONS
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Dark Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Traditional dark series, Warm stick attack...
⭐
4.4/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 523103
$450
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride
by
Paiste
Rock
Jazz
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most drummers
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride Cymbals, 20" RideA very versatile ride with an especially distinct ping...
⭐
4.8/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 144330
$406
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Power Ride
by
Paiste
Jazz
All Genres
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Power Ride20" Power RideFullclearenergetic rideHigh sound rangeLoud with a still...
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 111235
$406
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Power Ride
Jazz
All Genres
Pop
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ 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
Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Power RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Xist seriesPower modelBrilliant finishProfessional...
⭐
4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621975
$329
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" 61st Vintage Sizzle Ride
Rock
Pop
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Istanbul Mehmet 20" 61st Vintage Sizzle Ride, 20" Sizzle Ride Cymbals, Small bell, Untreated surface for a...
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311777
$457
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zildjian 20" A-Custom Ride
by
Zildjian
Jazz
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Zildjian 20" A-Custom Ride, Ride CymbalThe cymbal has an extremely clean stick definition and sound...
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 198899
$428
#14
⭐
4.4/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Legend Dark Ride
Pop
Universal Applications
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most drummers
- • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Legend Dark Ride, 20" Ride Cymbal, LD-R20, Natural finish, Specially designed for jazz,...
⭐
4.4/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311438
$406
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Jazz Ride
Jazz
All Genres
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Jazz RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Traditional finishMade from B20...
⭐
4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 513515
$450
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.
