Detailed comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | Matte stone | Matte black | Charcoal | White | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Balanced armature / 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.04% | <0.3% | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 have lower total harmonic distortion than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | 9.2 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 |
MICROPHONE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 | - | |
Sensitivity | -42 dB | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Controls | Voice assistant | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
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 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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Standby Time | 8760 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 0.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 recharge faster than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
OTHERS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |