Boult Audio Z40 Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX5, the Boult Audio Z40's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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. In comparison to the Boult Audio Z40, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -29.4g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Boult Audio Z40 have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Boult Audio Z40 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers Boult Audio Z40 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively 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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 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 have to charge the device less often.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the Boult Audio Z40's case is said to have 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 Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 26 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 Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 0.5 hours The Boult Audio Z40 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Boult Audio Z40 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

The Boult Audio Z40 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 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 well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Boult Audio Z40 have 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 Pro (2nd 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. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Boult Audio Z40, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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. Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.