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 refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
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,
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Boult Audio Z40
The Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 by -29.2g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure 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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers The Boult Audio Z40 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC 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 determines the loudness of the device.
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
, many people have a misconception 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 can generate 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 inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means 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 requires fewer chargings.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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 the 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 multiple 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
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 use 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 enables 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 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 iPad. 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.
While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds 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 . 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.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 thirty minutes. The Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support 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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 that has followed instruction manuals. The Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.