IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX5, the Boult Audio Z40's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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,
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than Boult Audio Z40
Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 by -31.44g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Boult Audio Z40 have sweat resistance
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Boult Audio Z40 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Boult Audio Z40's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers
The Boult Audio Z40 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device. 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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, 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 makes any changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) make sound with a juicier bass than the Boult Audio Z40
Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
The Boult Audio Z40's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually 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
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Boult Audio Z40's case has a full charge of 50 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Boult Audio Z40's battery. It is recommended 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
Boult Audio Z40 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Boult Audio Z40 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 connecting 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Boult Audio Z40 will work fine with your iPad. If you intend 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. 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 record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Boult Audio Z40 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Boult Audio Z40, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too 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 notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
