Boult Audio Z40
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Marshall Minor III
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Boult Audio Z40 | Marshall Minor III |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
weight | 40g | 8g | |
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 | 10mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 50hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✗ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 2only |
EXTRAS | has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ |
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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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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. In comparison to the Boult Audio Z40, Marshall Minor III 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 Marshall Minor III
The Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Marshall Minor III, at 8g weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -32g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Marshall Minor III also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds . Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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 Marshall Minor III also have stereo speakers The Boult Audio Z40 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out . Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device. Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate 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 measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Marshall Minor III'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 generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Marshall Minor III's battery life is less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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 the Boult Audio Z40's case is said to have a charge of 50 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Marshall Minor III's charging case has a battery life of 25 hours, less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 25 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 for the first time. Marshall Minor III takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 The Boult Audio Z40 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Marshall Minor III 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Marshall Minor III 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. Marshall Minor III 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.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. While the Marshall Minor III microphones are 2, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 . More microphones result in 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 so that the music is paused.
The Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Marshall Minor III support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be 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 earbuds. The Marshall Minor III also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Boult Audio Z40, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Marshall Minor III 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.
Boult Audio Z40 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Marshall Minor III also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.