In depth comparison and review of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 and Xiaomi Buds 3. 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 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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: 4.6 g Charging case with earphones: 52 g |
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| Colour | Matte stone | Matte black | Carbon black | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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 | Xiaomi Buds 3 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.04% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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 | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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| Controls | Voice assistant | - |
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| CABLE | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 38 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Buds 3. |
| 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 7 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours |
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| Standby Time | 8760 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 0.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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 silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP55 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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