IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 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, 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,
Marshall Minor III has a lower liquid rating than Boult Audio Z40
Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Marshall Minor III, at 8g
weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 by -32g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 2 earbuds together. Marshall Minor III also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat
Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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. The Marshall Minor III also have stereo speakers
The Boult Audio Z40 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
The Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced 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
, many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce 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 while at it. Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Marshall Minor III's battery life is
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 5 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Boult Audio Z40's case is said to have a charge of 50 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 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. Marshall Minor III takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
Boult Audio Z40 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Marshall Minor III too use 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 close proximity, 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 fine with your MacBook. If you are planning 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 Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. While the Marshall Minor III microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Marshall Minor III too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Marshall Minor III support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Marshall Minor III also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Boult Audio Z40, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Marshall Minor III 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. The Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Marshall Minor III also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
