Best 20" Ride Cymbals Under $800 2026
Affordable 20" ride cymbals under $800 - 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
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 20" Custom Series SE Jazz Ride
Universal Applications
Rock
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most drummers
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Istanbul Agop 20" Custom Series SE Jazz RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Custom Series - Special Edition...
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 480235
$504
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Flat Ride
Standard Setup
All Genres
Universal Applications
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Flat RideFlat Ride CymbalSize: 20"30th Anniversary modelMaterial: B-20...
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4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581318
$637
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Med. Ride
Standard Setup
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Med. RideMedium Ride CymbalSize: 20"30th Anniversary modelMaterial: B-20...
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4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581298
$626
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance Ride
by
Zildjian
Pop
Universal Applications
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance RideRide CymbalK Constantinople SeriesSize: 20"Developed with jazz drummer...
⭐
4.8/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 360876
$692
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 20" Ride Holger Müller Sign.
by
Sabian
Rock
All Genres
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Sabian 20" Ride Holger Müller Sign.RideSize: 20"”Holger Müller” Signature seriessoftfull soundImmediate...
⭐
4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 171874
$754
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride
by
Paiste
Jazz
Universal Applications
Rock
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most drummers
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride20" Ride CymbalModern Essentials SeriesRegular modelCuSn20 bronze...
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 312899
$681
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Ride
Universal Applications
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary RideRide CymbalSize: 20"30th Anniversary ModelMaterial: B20...
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569437
$648
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 20" Byzance Dark Ride
by
Meinl
Rock
Pop
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most drummers
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Meinl 20" Byzance Dark RideDark Ride CymbalByzance SeriesSize: 20"Dark (natural) performanceDark and earthy...
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 225585
$571
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 20" Signature Power Ride
by
Paiste
All Genres
Jazz
Universal Applications
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most drummers
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Paiste 20" Signature Power RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Loud 20" ride cymbalLong sustainVery defined bell...
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 513133
$549
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Custom Ride
by
Zildjian
Jazz
All Genres
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Custom RideRide CymbalK-Custom20" Custom RideBrilliant finishBrightclean stick...
⭐
5.0/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 134228
$505
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR
by
Meinl
Standard Setup
All Genres
Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LRLight Ride CymbalsSize: 20"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesB20...
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 456946
$658
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride
by
Zildjian
All Genres
Universal Applications
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side RideLeft Side Ride CymbalK Custom seriesSize: 20"Natural finishDarkwarm sound...
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 360867
$548
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride
by
Paiste
Universal Applications
All Genres
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most drummers
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
Paiste 20" Dark RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Dark Ride Twenty Master collection seriesDarkwarm balanced toneSoft...
⭐
4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 261373
$571
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Ride
by
Meinl
All Genres
Standard Setup
Rock
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Meinl 20" Byzance Medium RideMedium RideSize: 20"Byzance seriesTraditional finishHandmade in TurkeyRefined...
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 148556
$549
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium Ride
by
Zildjian
All Genres
Jazz
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ 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
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium RideRide CymbalSize: 20"K Custom SeriesRegular finishVersatile applicableGood...
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 100857
$527
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.
