In depth comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and Sony WF-C500. 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-C500 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | - | 5.4 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 |
Earbud: 5.4 g Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g |
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| Colour | Matte stone | Matte black | Black | Orange | Green | White | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-C500 |
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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 5.0 | 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) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 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 | 5.8 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-C500 |
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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 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-C500 |
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| Controls | Voice assistant | Volume, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-C500 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-C500 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 10 hour(s) | Sony WF-C500 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: up to 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 8760 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 0.5 hour(s) | 2.5 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 recharge faster than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| CONNECTIONS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-C500 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Sony WF-C500 |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips | Charging case | |
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| Compatibility | - | Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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