Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Raycon Fitness Earbuds | Boult Audio Z40 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
weight | 141.75g | 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 | 8mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 12hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 44hours | 50hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
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 offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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 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. In comparison to the Boult Audio Z40, Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than Boult Audio Z40
Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, at 141.75g weigh more than the Boult Audio Z40 by of 101.75g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds . The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Boult Audio Z40 have sweat resistance Raycon Fitness Earbuds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc The Boult Audio Z40 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too are dustproof and water-resistant, which means that they can prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the devices and damaging the interior components 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Boult Audio Z40 have stereo speakers The Boult Audio Z40 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the Boult Audio Z40
Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Boult Audio Z40 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 have to charge the device less often. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. 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 a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's charging case has a battery life of 44 hours, less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 6 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 unused for long periods. Raycon Fitness Earbuds takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 0.5 hours The Boult Audio Z40 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds too use 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 enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Boult Audio Z40 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 well with your iPad.
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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds microphones are 4, more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Boult Audio Z40 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds too 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.
The Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's 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. Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40 . Boult Audio Z40 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.