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

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

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 the second number 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 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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -29.4g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Boult Audio Z40 have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc The 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers The Boult Audio Z40 stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Boult Audio Z40 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced 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 , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble 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 Pro (2nd 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 not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Boult Audio Z40's case has a full charge of 50 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Boult Audio Z40's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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 Boult Audio Z40 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 allows data movement between devices placed in range, 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 to connect 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.

Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Boult Audio Z40 will work well with your iPad. 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.

While the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 background sounds. Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . 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. Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes. The Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support this function.

The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' 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 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 following instruction manuals. The Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.