Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ and Sony WF-C500. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
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
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Matte black Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Splashproof, IPX5, water-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.04% -
Diaphragm Graphene - 5.8 mm 5.8 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Voice control -
MICROPHONE Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-C500
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 -
REMOTE CONTROL Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-C500
Controls - Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-C500
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 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: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ recharge faster than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+.
CONNECTIONS Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Sony WF-C500
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
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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