Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd 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 (3rd generation) vs. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Colour - Matte black
Protection IPX4 Splashproof, IPX5, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd 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 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.04%
Diaphragm - Graphene - 5.8 mm
Features Apple H1 chip Voice control
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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 50 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 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 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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