Beats Studio Buds
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Boult Audio Z40
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | Boult Audio Z40 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
weight | 5.1g | 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 | 8.2mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100.5dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 50hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
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 | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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, 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 easier to transport.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 by -34.9g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds . The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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. Both Beats Studio Buds and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers The Boult Audio Z40 sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Beats Studio Buds, and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, which means 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 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. The Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular 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 implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and 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 many 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 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. Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 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 transfers between devices placed in range, 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Boult Audio Z40 will work well with your iPhone.
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.
Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. Beats Studio Buds 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 background sounds. 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.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Beats Studio Buds 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position 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. Beats Studio Buds 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 following instruction manuals. The Boult Audio Z40 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Beats Studio Buds also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.