Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g 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
Colour - Matte black
Protection - Splashproof, IPX5, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.04%
Diaphragm - Graphene - 5.8 mm
Features - Voice control
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
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 Apple AirPods (1st generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 9 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Included Accessories Charging case 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)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
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