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Boult Audio Mustang Q Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:70 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Boult Audio Mustang Q Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Boult Audio Mustang Q
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

★Better than 90% of headphones
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 91%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

52%

8.4

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

9.7

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 87%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 85%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Boult Audio Mustang Q

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

52%

8.4

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

9.7

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

7.7
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Boult Audio Mustang Q has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
4
This pair of headphones has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88% of headphones and equal to 5.1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.4
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.4, newer Bluetooth version than 95.2% of headphones and equal to 4.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
60 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 60 ms, lower audio latency than 65.5% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 70 hours, higher battery life than 87.5% of headphones and equal to 2.9% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 70 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Charging time
1.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1.5 hours to charge, lower charging time than 87.2% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
Boult
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
205 g
This pair of headphones weighs 205 g, lighter than 53.3% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Boult Audio Mustang Q vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 40 hours longer ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    70 hours vs 30 hours
  • 40 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    70 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 70.4% more popular
    Boult Audio Mustang Q is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 17.4% better value for money
    Boult Audio Mustang Q has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.53 vs 7.3).
    8.53 vs 7.27
  • 7.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Boult Audio Mustang Q
    the average pair of headphones
    Boult Audio Mustang Q has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.62 vs 8).
    8.62 vs 8
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX5 vs none
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 40 hours longer ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    70 hours vs 30 hours
  • 40 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    70 hours vs 30 hours
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Wireless charging support
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 90 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (60 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    60 ms vs 150 ms
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 9 newer release date
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2025
    2025 vs 2016
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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18/12/2025
First look and review · sound, battery and range tests
Verdict
Boult Audio Mustang Q is a good deal for its long battery life and loudness.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

indiatoday.in
11/03/2025
Hands-on test · Mustang-themed headphones
Verdict
The Boult x Mustang Q suits Mustang fans, with balanced sound and long battery life, but it lacks noise cancelling and gets uncomfortable on long wear.
indiatoday.in
11/03/2025
Hands-on test · Mustang-themed headphones
Verdict
The Boult x Mustang Q suits Mustang fans, with balanced sound and long battery life, but it lacks noise cancelling and gets uncomfortable on long wear.
indiatoday.in
11/03/2025
Hands-on test · Mustang-themed headphones
Verdict
The Boult x Mustang Q suits Mustang fans, with balanced sound and long battery life, but it lacks noise cancelling and gets uncomfortable on long wear.
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in.mashable.com
07/04/2025
Summary of the review
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pcquest.com
04/03/2025
Summary of the review
indiatoday.in
11/03/2025
Hands-on test · Mustang-themed headphones
Verdict
The Boult x Mustang Q suits Mustang fans, with balanced sound and long battery life, but it lacks noise cancelling and gets uncomfortable on long wear.
G
gadgetbridge.com
14/05/2025
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Boult Audio Mustang Q

  • Exceptional battery life (up to 70 hours of playtime)
  • Stylish Ford Mustang-inspired design with premium aesthetics
  • Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening sessions
  • Effective dual-device pairing and stable Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
  • Punchy bass performance suitable for EDM and pop genres
  • Great value for money at its budget price point

What customers don't like about Boult Audio Mustang Q

  • Audio distortion occurs at high volume levels (above 80%)
  • Muffled or muddy sound signature that lacks detail in mids and highs
  • Tight clamping force can cause ear or jaw discomfort for some users
  • Plastic build quality feels somewhat flimsy and non-premium
  • Passive noise isolation is weak and there is no Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
  • Built-in EQ modes (except Pop) can make audio sound unnatural

Verdict

The Boult Audio Mustang Q is a Ford-inspired over-ear wireless headphone featuring 40mm BoomX tech bass drivers and Bluetooth 5.4 with dual-device pairing. Key highlights include an extensive 70-hour battery life, Lightning Boult fast charging (10 minutes for 10 hours of playback), and a 60ms ultra-low latency Combat Mode for gaming. The device offers four custom EQ modes (Bass, Rock, Vocal, and Pop), Zen ENC microphones for clearer calls, and an IPX5 water-resistance rating for durability during workouts. Main pros include its long-lasting endurance, comfortable memory foam earcups, and unique muscle-car aesthetics; however, notable cons include slight sound distortion at maximum volumes, a primarily plastic build, and lack of active noise cancellation (ANC) despite providing passive isolation.

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