In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X 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 WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 71 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 |
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| Colour | Black | Gold | Matte stone | Matte black | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X. |
| 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, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| 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 | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.04% | |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 98 dB | Sony WI-1000X have higher sensitivity than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | Graphene - 5.8 mm | Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| 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 | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 8000 Hz | Sony WI-1000X offer a larger microphone frequency range than Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| Sensitivity | - | -42 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | 8760 hours | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X. |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 0.5 hour(s) | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000X | Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, pair of memory foam ear tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |
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