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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 5.2 | 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 |
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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 | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Controls | Voice assistant | Tap control |
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CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, bone sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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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 | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |