Side by side comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Matte stone | Matte black | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, 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 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | 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 | Yes | Both headphones 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% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Voice assistant | - |
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| CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| 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 36 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 |
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| Standby Time | 8760 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 0.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |
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