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Boult Audio Q Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:70 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Boult Audio 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.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 88% of headphones
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

52%

8.4

Sound

20%

5.7

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

7.9

Connectivity

6%

8.9

Battery

4%

9.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 86% of headphones
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 20,092 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 82% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Boult Audio Q

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

52%

8.4

Sound

20%

5.7

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

7.9

Connectivity

6%

8.9

Battery

4%

9.4

Calls & Controls

7.6
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 20,092 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Boult Audio 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
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 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
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >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
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
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
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
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
Bluetooth version
5.4
★ Better than 95% of models
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
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 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
Audio latency
60 ms
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 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
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
?
Companion app
?
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
70 hours
Battery life
70 hours
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >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
N/A
Charging time
1 hour
Charging time
1 hours
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1 hour to charge, lower charging time than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 3.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Battery capacity
300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, lower battery capacity than 83.5% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Boult
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
205 g
Weight
205 g
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 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 Q vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    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
    Sensitivity
    118 dB/mW
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    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
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 40 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    70 hours
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    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
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • AptX Adaptive support
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • LE Audio support
    Bluetooth LE Audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 70.4% more popular
    Boult Audio Q is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 16.5% better value for money
    Boult Audio Q has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.47 vs 7.3).
    8.47 vs 7.27
  • 6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Boult Audio Q
    the average pair of headphones
    Boult Audio Q has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.48 vs 8.000).
    8.48 vs 8
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX5
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    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
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    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
    Sensitivity
    118 dB/mW
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    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
    Sound pressure level
    118 dB SPL
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    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 battery life
    Battery life
    70 hours
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    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
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1 hours
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 2 hours
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    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
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • LE Audio support
    Bluetooth LE Audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AptX Low Latency
    aptX Low Latency
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 90 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    60 ms
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    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
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    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
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    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
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh

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What we like about Boult Audio Q

  • Impressive battery life offering up to 60-70 hours of playtime
  • Punchy and deep bass performance from 40mm drivers
  • Dual connectivity options (Bluetooth 5.4 and AUX wired mode)
  • Lightweight and foldable design for easy portability
  • Value for money pricing in the budget segment
  • Fast charging support (e.g., 10 minutes for several hours of playback)

What we don't like about Boult Audio Q

  • Cheap plastic build quality prone to breaking at the hinges or adjuster
  • Ear cups can cause discomfort or ear warmth during long listening sessions
  • Mixed feedback on call quality; ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) can be inconsistent
  • Sound leakage issues when used at volumes above 80%
  • Audio quality in EQ modes other than 'Pop' can sound unnatural to some users
  • Connectivity issues such as occasional Bluetooth disconnections

Verdict

The Boult Audio Q is a versatile wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm BoomX™ bass-boosted drivers and 4 distinct EQ modes (Bass, Rock, Pop, and Vocal) for a customized audio experience. Key technical specifications include an impressive 70-hour total battery life with Type-C fast charging—providing 10 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge—alongside Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity and a 60ms low-latency Combat™ gaming mode. Main pros highlighted by users include its long-lasting endurance, IPX5 water resistance for workouts, and the Zen™ ENC microphone for clear calls. However, some common cons reported include a predominantly plastic build that some feel is flimsy, potential discomfort during extended sessions due to clamping force, and sound leakage at higher volumes.

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