Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details 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
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Matte black Black | Silver
Protection Splashproof, IPX5, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.04% -
Diaphragm Graphene - 5.8 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+.
Features Voice control Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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 -
CABLE Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 silicone ear tips (small), 4 silicone ear tips (medium), 4 silicone ear tips (large), 4 memory foam ear tips (medium), 4 memory foam ear tips (large) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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