Sony WI-1000X vs. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-1000X vs. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Micro-USB charge cable - 31 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
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
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
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
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
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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