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 represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 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. In comparison to the Boult Audio Z40, JBL Wave Beam have a rating of IP54 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,
JBL Wave Beam has a lower 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 transport.
JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g
are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -31.2g
True wireless devices have no cables 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 major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat
JBL Wave Beam's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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, what this means is that Boult Audio Z40's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Wave Beam also have stereo speakers
The Boult Audio Z40 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Wave Beam, and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. 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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the device.
JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, 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 component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Beam'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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Wave Beam's battery life is
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Wave Beam'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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Wave Beam takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 0.5 hours
Boult Audio Z40 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Wave Beam too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Boult Audio Z40 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Wave Beam 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.
JBL Wave Beam 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 can provide 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 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.
While the JBL Wave Beam microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
JBL Wave Beam too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just 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.
The Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Boult Audio Z40, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. JBL Wave Beam 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, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Wave Beam too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
