Side by side comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | Matte stone | Matte black | White | Black | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | 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), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.04% | <0.3% | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 have lower total harmonic distortion than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
MICROPHONE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Controls | Voice assistant | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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Standby Time | 8760 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 0.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 recharge faster than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
OTHERS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |