Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX5, the Boult Audio Z40's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Sony WF C500 has a lower liquid rating than Boult Audio Z40
The Boult Audio Z40 have a weight of 40g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
are lighter than the Boult Audio Z40 with a difference -29.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
The Boult Audio Z40 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Boult Audio Z40 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF C500'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, what this means is that Boult Audio Z40's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony WF C500 also have stereo speakers
The Boult Audio Z40 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering 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 reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Boult Audio Z40 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 4.2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Boult Audio Z40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices 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 human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Sony WF C500's battery life is
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, 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 more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours,
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 40 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Boult Audio Z40's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 1 hours
The Boult Audio Z40 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony WF C500 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Boult Audio Z40
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Boult Audio Z40 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of Boult Audio Z40 by 1meters
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 a similar 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. The Sony WF C500 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.
Boult Audio Z40 have 2 microphones. The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. Boult Audio Z40 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Boult Audio Z40 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Sony WF C500 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Boult Audio Z40 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony WF C500 too have this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Boult Audio Z40, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Sony WF C500 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.
Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Boult Audio Z40
.
The Boult Audio Z40 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
