Boult Audio Z40 Vs. Jlab Go Air Pop Review

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance 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 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, 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 Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

JLab Go Air Pop, at 7.4g weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 by -32.6g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds . JLab Go Air Pop also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat JLab Go Air Pop's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JLab Go Air Pop and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers The Boult Audio Z40 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both JLab Go Air Pop, and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Boult Audio Z40 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of 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 , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. 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 playing time.

The effect is barely 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 manufacturer, and 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 several times before having to recharge 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 when they have been unused for extended periods. 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 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JLab Go Air Pop too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Boult Audio Z40 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 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 MacBook.

If you intend 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.

The Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. JLab Go Air Pop microphones are 2, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The Boult Audio Z40 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the JLab Go Air Pop 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JLab Go Air Pop also have this function.

It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but 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. The JLab Go Air Pop 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 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 . The Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. JLab Go Air Pop too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.