Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
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Boult Audio Z40
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Category | Features | Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) | Boult Audio Z40 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
weight | 8.56g | 40g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 50hours | |
charge time | 0.3hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✗ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX5, the Boult Audio Z40's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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
The Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -31.44g For a device to be true wireless it must 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 distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as 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 fit 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, 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 Boult Audio Z40 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC 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.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with 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
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the Boult Audio Z40 Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Boult Audio Z40's case has a full charge of 50 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Boult Audio Z40's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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 use 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 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 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 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 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 earbuds to filter out noise. The Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device 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. The Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support fast charging. This kind is 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) also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
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 . Boult Audio Z40 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.