
1MORE ComfoBuds Pro vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- 1MORE ComfoBuds Pro
- Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
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?
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against 1MORE ComfoBuds Pro (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.
- ComfoBuds Pro2021
- Melomania A10020254 yr newer
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Lossless
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $62
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 65
- 86
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 13.4 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 13.4 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 25 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 11 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6 h
- 6.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 28 h
- 39 h
- Full charge time
- 60 min
- 66 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Weight
- -
- 9.4 g
- Case weight
- 40 g
- 38.7 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- silicone
- Microphones
- 6
- 6
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- ENC
- -
What reviewers said
1MORE ComfoBuds Pro
The 1MORE ComfoBuds Pro are a budget-friendly true wireless option with hybrid active noise cancellation that punches above its weight, making them a solid pick for commuters. They offer a balanced sound, effective transparency mode, and solid call quality, though their feature set is starting to show its age against newer rivals. Battery life is respectable, especially with the charging case, and the IPX4 rating adds everyday durability.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Comfortable, secure fit with a sleek design
- Pro:Good sound quality with customizable EQ
- Con:No multipoint connection or wireless charging
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 are true wireless earbuds that deliver a versatile feature set at a mid-range price. They combine adaptive active noise cancellation with high-resolution wireless audio support, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, along with a comfortable, water-resistant design. With a lengthy total battery life and convenient extras like wireless charging and multipoint, they aim to be a well-rounded daily companion.
- Pro:Excellent codec support including LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
- Pro:Long total battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
- Con:Touch controls may take time to master
- Con:No mention of ear tips or fit accessories in specs
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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