Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX5, the Boult Audio Z40's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres. Compared to the Boult Audio Z40, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Boult Audio Z40 has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -31.44g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Boult Audio Z40 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers
The Boult Audio Z40 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Boult Audio Z40 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 1mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) produce a juicier bass than the Boult Audio Z40
The Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
Boult Audio Z40's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Boult Audio Z40's case has a charge of 50 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 20 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Boult Audio Z40's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 1.2 hours
The Boult Audio Z40 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. The Boult Audio Z40 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Boult Audio Z40
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Boult Audio Z40 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
Boult Audio Z40 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Boult Audio Z40 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. The Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones.
While the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6,
more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. Boult Audio Z40 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Boult Audio Z40, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them. The Boult Audio Z40 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
.
The Boult Audio Z40 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
