Detailed comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. 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 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 2.6 cm | |
Width | - | 2.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 1.9 cm | |
Weight | - | 5.8 g | |
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: 4.6 cm x 7.05 cm x 3.4 cm / 54.4 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 1.9 cm x 2.6 cm / 5.8 g |
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Colour | Matte stone | Matte black | Green | Gold tone | Black | Pink | Grey mist | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation 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) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.04% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 107 dB | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation have higher sensitivity than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | 5.7 mm | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
MICROPHONE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
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 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Controls | Voice assistant | - |
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CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm | USB charge cable - 1.25 m |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 35 hours | |
Standby Time | 8760 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 0.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 recharge faster than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips | Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (800 mAh) | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |