Detailed comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and Jabra Elite 8 Active. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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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 |
Earbud: 1.97 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.97 cm / 5 g Charging case: 2.44 cm x 6.54 cm x 4.69 cm / 46.4 g |
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| Colour | Matte stone | Matte black | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active 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), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Hybrid ANC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.04% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | 6 mm | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a thicker diaphragm than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
| MICROPHONE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| 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 | 100 - 8000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Voice assistant | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates, Rapid Charge Technology, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active 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 36 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 56 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours |
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| Standby Time | 8760 hours | 315 days | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 have longer standby time than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 0.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 recharge faster than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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