Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance 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 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. In comparison 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 best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -34.9g
True wireless devices have no wires linking 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 since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
Boult Audio Z40 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of 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
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate 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.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, 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 full charge of 50 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Boult Audio Z40's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
The Boult Audio Z40 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Studio Buds too have 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 to connect 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 MacBook. If you are planning 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. While the Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Boult Audio Z40 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With 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. 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 via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Studio Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
