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Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
  • OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
-
89
Sound
-
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.0
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.0
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$130
$69

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 (2019). The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Melomania 12019
  • Enco Air5 Pro20267 yr newer
What differsMelomania 1Enco Air5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2
6.0
Top codec
aptX
LHDC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Specifications

Melomania 1Enco Air5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$69
HearWiki score
Not scored
89
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
5.8mm Graphene-enhanced Diaphragm
2× 12 mm driver
Driver size
5.8 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20Hz-20kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2
6.0
Codecs
aptX, AAC, SBC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
70 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
9 h
13 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7 h
Battery incl. case
45 h
54 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
15 min = 60 min; 90 min = full charge
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
-
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Siri, Google Assistant
-
Weight
4.6 g
4.4 g
Case weight
37 g
43 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
1
3
Call noise reduction
cVc noise cancellation
-

What reviewers said

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1

The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 are true wireless earbuds that prioritize sound quality, using graphene-enhanced drivers to deliver deep bass and clear treble. They offer an impressive 9 hours of playtime per charge and 45 hours total with the charging case, plus support for aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs over Bluetooth 5.0. With an IPX5 rating and lightweight design, they're a solid pick for audio-focused listeners on a budget.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality with deep bass and clear treble
  • Pro:Long battery life: 9 hours per charge, 45 hours with case
  • Pro:Supports aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs for versatile connectivity
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Lacks USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro

The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro are true wireless earbuds with 12mm drivers and hybrid active noise cancellation, offering a versatile listening experience. Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connectivity, and IP55 water resistance make them practical for daily use.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for immersive listening
  • Pro:13-hour battery per earbud, 54 hours with case
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LHDC codec
  • Con:No wireless charging, only USB-C
  • Con:Sensitivity at 122 dB may be too high for some
  • Con:Touch controls may be accidentally triggered

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