Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 1 | Boult Audio Z40 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
weight | 9.4g | 40g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11.6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 29hours | 50hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✗ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
See price on Amazon | See price on Amazon |
IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value 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. In comparison to the Boult Audio Z40, Nothing Ear 1 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 Nothing Ear 1
The Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -30.6g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting 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 each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat Nothing Ear 1'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, what this means is that Boult Audio Z40's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers Boult Audio Z40 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. 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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 1.6mm
, 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 yes, 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 component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass The Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 5 hours . Each 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and 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 several times before recharging the case itself. Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 21 hours It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Boult Audio Z40's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Nothing Ear 1 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, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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. Nothing Ear 1 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. Nothing Ear 1 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 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 iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. The Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the Boult Audio Z40, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 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. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 . The Boult Audio Z40 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.