In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+. 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 | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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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: 7.3 g | 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 |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Matte black | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane foam | - | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Splashproof, IPX5, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WF-1000XM4 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% | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | Graphene - 5.8 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 | Voice control |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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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 | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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| Controls | Tap control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, bone sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+. |
| Battery Life Details | 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 |
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 50 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | Charging case, 4 silicone ear tips (small), 4 silicone ear tips (medium), 4 silicone ear tips (large), 4 memory foam ear tips (medium), 4 memory foam ear tips (large) | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | - |
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