True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch
78Great
$150
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania Touch vs Sony WF-1000XM4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM4 - Great overall at around $199.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM4
84Great
$199
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch
Sound8.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.5
Value8.0
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $199 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 7mm dynamic with Graphene-enhanced diaphragm | 6 mm |
| Driver size | 7 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 50 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.9 g | 41.1 g |
| Case weight | 56 g | 41 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | - |
| Call noise reduction | Qualcomm cVc | - |
What reviewers said
Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch
These true wireless earbuds prioritize audio performance and marathon battery life over extra features, using graphene-enhanced 7mm drivers for a detailed, engaging sound. They offer a comfortable fit and solid value, though their touch controls can be finicky and the build feels less premium than the audio quality suggests. With no active noise cancellation and occasional software quirks, they are best for listeners focused on sound and endurance rather than cutting-edge extras.
- Pro:Excellent, detailed sound quality for the price
- Pro:Outstanding total battery life with the charging case
- Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for long listening sessions
- Con:Touch controls can be unresponsive or inconsistent
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Build quality feels less sturdy than competitors
Sony WF-1000XM4
The Sony WF-1000XM4 are high-end true wireless earbuds that excel in active noise cancellation and sound quality, with a compact 6mm driver and support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They provide about 8 hours of playback per charge, extendable to 24 hours with the case, and include handy features like multipoint connectivity and quick charging. Their IPX4 rating makes them suitable for workouts, though the overall design is a bit bulky for some ears.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Good battery life with fast charging
- Con:Bulkier fit compared to rivals
- Con:No wireless charging on the case
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
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