Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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 WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 41 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
Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Matte stone | Matte black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 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) 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.04% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Diaphragm Graphene - 5.8 mm 6 mm Sony WF-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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 -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Voice assistant Tap control
CABLE Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Standby Time 8760 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 0.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 recharge faster than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1.
CONNECTIONS Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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