Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Earphone: 2.7 cm x 1.5 cm 4.6 g
Charging case: 5.9 cm x 2.2 cm x 5 cm / 37 g
Colour - Matte stone | Matte black
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.04%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Diaphragm - Graphene - 5.8 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dB
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Standby Time - 8760 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 0.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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