Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
The Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -29.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Boult Audio Z40 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Boult Audio Z40 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have stereo speakers
The Boult Audio Z40 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, 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, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 3mm
, 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 measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Boult Audio Z40
The Boult Audio Z40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Boult Audio Z40
Boult Audio Z40's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, 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 has 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. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 29 hours
It requires 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 in a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use 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 movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 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 fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support AAC as well.
Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. The Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too 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 thirty minutes. The Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Boult Audio Z40, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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. Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
