Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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, 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 by -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 don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts 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
Nothing Ear 1'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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Nothing Ear 1 and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers
The Boult Audio Z40 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Boult Audio Z40 driver unit is 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 device, its size dictates the sound made by 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1'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 measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1'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. Nothing Ear 1'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 listening 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 manufacturer, and the Boult Audio Z40's case is said to have a full charge of 50 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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 highly adivsable 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 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Nothing Ear 1 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Boult Audio Z40 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 connecting 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 can provide 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 fine with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. 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 background sounds.
Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Nothing Ear 1 too 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 reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, 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 option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. 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 in the case of a malfunction.
Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
.
Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
