Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ and Sony LinkBuds S. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+	Sony LinkBuds S

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour	Matte black	Black \| White
Protection	Splashproof, IPX5, water-resistant	-
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	-	10 m

SOUND QUALITY	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+	Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	In-ear
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds S 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	SBC, AAC, aptX	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling	-	Yes	Sony LinkBuds S are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	-
Sound Effects	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 40000 Hz	Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<0.04%	-
Diaphragm	Graphene - 5.8 mm	5 mm	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	Voice control	Quick Attention function

MICROPHONE	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+	Sony LinkBuds S

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	-

CABLE	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+	Sony LinkBuds S

Cable Type	USB-C charge cable	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+	Sony LinkBuds S

Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	Yes	-
Intelligent Assistant	Siri, Google Assistant	-

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+	Sony LinkBuds S

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	Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Standby Time	-	16 hours
Charging Time	2 hour(s)	2 hour(s)	The charging of both headphones last the same time.

CONNECTIONS	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+	Sony LinkBuds S

Connector Type	-	Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+	Sony LinkBuds S

Included Accessories	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)	Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4