Overall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JLab Go Air Pop | Boult Audio Z40 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
weight | 7.4g | 40g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ |
driver unit size | 6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 103dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 50hours | |
charge time | 2.2hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.1 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 2only |
mic sensitivity | -42dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
See price on Amazon | See price on Amazon |
Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX5, the Boult Audio Z40's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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, JLab Go Air Pop have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Go Air Pop 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JLab Go Air Pop, at 7.4g weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 by -32.6g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . JLab Go Air Pop also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Boult Audio Z40 have sweat resistance JLab Go Air Pop's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Boult Audio Z40 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JLab Go Air Pop and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers Boult Audio Z40 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 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, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. JLab Go Air Pop 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. The Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JLab Go Air Pop'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 listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, 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 recharging the case itself.
JLab Go Air Pop'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 highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JLab Go Air Pop takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 0.7 hours Boult Audio Z40 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JLab Go Air Pop 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JLab Go Air Pop has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of Boult Audio Z40 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Boult Audio Z40 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JLab Go Air Pop 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Boult Audio Z40 will work well with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The JLab Go Air Pop support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. The JLab Go Air Pop microphones are 2, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. JLab Go Air Pop 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 just 30 minutes. The Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JLab Go Air Pop also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's 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 earbuds.
The JLab Go Air Pop too 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 following instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
JLab Go Air Pop have a warranty period of 2Years, more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 1 Years . Boult Audio Z40 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JLab Go Air Pop too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.