Ingress protection ratings refer to 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 such as 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 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, Beats Studio Buds 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 Beats Studio Buds
The Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -34.9g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Boult Audio Z40 have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
Boult Audio Z40 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds, and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 1.8mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating 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 generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 2 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 have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Boult Audio Z40's case is said to have a charge of 50 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 34 hours
It takes 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. Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
The Boult Audio Z40 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Boult Audio Z40 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Boult Audio Z40
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Boult Audio Z40 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds 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 fine with your iPad.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Studio Buds 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. The Beats Studio Buds 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. Boult Audio Z40 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills 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 feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds too have this function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Boult Audio Z40, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds 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. Boult Audio Z40 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Beats Studio Buds also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
