Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | Boult Audio Z40 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX5 |
weight | 10.8g | 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 | 6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 50hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | 8only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. 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 protection 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 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. In comparison to the Boult Audio Z40, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
and that of liquids is that,
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Boult Audio Z40
Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 by -29.2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc The Boult Audio Z40 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Boult Audio Z40's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers Boult Audio Z40 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Boult Audio Z40 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4mm
, 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 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 inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 tells how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies 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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 1 hours . Each 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Boult Audio Z40's case is said to have a charge of 50 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Boult Audio Z40 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Boult Audio Z40 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Boult Audio Z40 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Boult Audio Z40 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 6 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 that has followed instruction manuals. The Boult Audio Z40 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.