In depth comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and Jabra Elite 5. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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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 |
Earphone: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g Charging case: 2.6 cm x 6.41 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 g |
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Colour | Matte stone | Matte black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | Water-resistant, IP55 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Jabra Elite 5 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) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.04% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | 6 mm | Jabra Elite 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
MICROPHONE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-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 | 100 - 8000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -42 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Battery level indicator | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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Controls | Voice assistant | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours |
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Standby Time | 8760 hours | 275 days | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 have longer standby time than Jabra Elite 5. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 0.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 recharge faster than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |