Side by side comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. 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 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | - | 14.6 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: | |
| Colour | Matte stone | Matte black | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| 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 | 96 dB | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | 6.8 mm | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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 | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Voice assistant | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm | - |
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| FEATURES | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| 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 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Standby Time | 8760 hours | - | |
| 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 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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