Over-Ear
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE
78Great
$275
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WH-1000XM4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM4 - Outstanding overall at around $300.
Over-Ear
Sony WH-1000XM4
88Outstanding
$300
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery9.5
Calls8.0
Value8.0
Sony WH-1000XM4
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $275 | $300 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 80 ms | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 100 h | 38 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 60 h | 30 h |
| Full charge time | 160 min | 180 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h playback (ANC off) | 10 min = 5 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | supports voice assistant via Bluetooth controls | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 330 g | 254 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 2 |
What reviewers said
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE
The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE is a well-rounded wireless over-ear headphone with a focus on portability, offering an outstanding battery life of up to 100 hours without ANC and 60 with it. It delivers a premium feel and sound, though its bulky build and a bass-heavy default tuning may not suit everyone, and the noise cancellation performance is decent but not top-tier.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Premium build and sound quality for the price
- Pro:Supports aptX Lossless and multipoint Bluetooth 5.3
- Con:Bulky and heavy design may cause fatigue for some
- Con:Bass is overly boosted out of the box
- Con:Noise canceling is inconsistent in varying conditions
Sony WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM4 are premium wireless over-ears that blend top-tier adaptive noise cancellation with a well-balanced, detailed sound signature. They offer a lengthy 30-hour battery, LDAC support, and a comfortable, lightweight build that still holds up well against newer competitors. With handy features like multipoint pairing, touch controls, and a quick charge function, they remain a versatile choice for daily use and travel.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Detailed, accurate audio with LDAC support
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight for long sessions
- Con:No dedicated aptX codec support
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky for some users
- Con:Plastic build feels less premium than price suggests
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