Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 the second value 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. Compared 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
Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -30.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Boult Audio Z40 have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nothing Ear 1 and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers
Boult Audio Z40 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Boult Audio Z40 have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit 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, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
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
, many people have a misconception 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 imply that they produce better quality sound. The 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 on its way through.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices 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 commonly 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
. Every time you recharge your device, 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 manufacturer, and the Boult Audio Z40's case has a charge of 50 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 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 when they have been in storage for long periods.
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 through a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
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. 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 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 well with your iPhone. 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.
Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Boult Audio Z40 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are 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 saving battery life.
The 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 a device. The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Boult Audio Z40, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. 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 following instruction manuals.
When 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
.
Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
