Boult Audio Z40 Vs. Jlab Go Air Pop Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents 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 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, Boult Audio Z40 has a higher liquid rating than JLab Go Air Pop The Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

JLab Go Air Pop, at 7.4g weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -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 key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. JLab Go Air Pop also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat JLab Go Air Pop's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as 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. The JLab Go Air Pop also have stereo speakers Boult Audio Z40 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both JLab Go Air Pop, and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Boult Audio Z40 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The 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 makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes 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 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Boult Audio Z40's case is said to have a charge of 50 hours.

A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 in storage 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 support USB TYPE-C, a 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in range, 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Boult Audio Z40 will work well with your iPhone. 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. 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.

Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears . Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging.

It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JLab Go Air Pop too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Boult Audio Z40, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

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 that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.

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 an issue with the connection. The JLab Go Air Pop too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.