Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. 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 | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
Weight | 4.28 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 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 |
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Colour | - | Matte stone | Matte black | |
Protection | IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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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) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.04% | |
Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
Diaphragm | - | Graphene - 5.8 mm | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
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 | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Voice assistant |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 8760 hours | |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | - | 0.5 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |