IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as 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 the second value 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, 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,
Boult Audio Z40 has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
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 carry.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -29.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Boult Audio Z40 have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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, what this means is that Boult Audio Z40's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers
Boult Audio Z40 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology 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 the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable 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 make sound with equal bass
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 while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 commonly 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 a few years, 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 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 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 when they have been in storage for long periods.
The Boult Audio Z40 support 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 electronics.
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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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.
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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 iPhone. If you intend 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 record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Boult Audio Z40 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when 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 saving battery life.
Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position 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 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.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
