Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Wave Beam | Boult Audio Z40 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
weight | 8.8g | 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 | 8mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 50hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 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 | 2only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say 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 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, 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 prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -31.2g 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 wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds . The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually 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 ideal 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. Both JBL Wave Beam and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers Boult Audio Z40 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. 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
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means 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 an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble 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. JBL Wave Beam'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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Boult Audio Z40's case has a full charge of 50 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Boult Audio Z40's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. JBL Wave Beam takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 0.5 hours The Boult Audio Z40 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Wave Beam too support 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 transfers 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 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 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.
Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. The JBL Wave Beam microphones are 2, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Wave Beam too 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. The Boult Audio Z40, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The 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 following instruction manuals. The Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Wave Beam also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.