Side by side comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 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 | Charcoal | White | Matte black | |
Protection | IP54, water-resistant | Splashproof, IPX5, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | 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), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | <0.04% | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ have lower total harmonic distortion than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+. |
Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | Voice control |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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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 | |
Microphones Included | 6 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode | - |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
USB-C charge cable |
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FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | - | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | Wear sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 50 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ recharge faster than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm 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) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |