1MORE Evo 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.

Our pick: Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 - Outstanding overall at around $99.

True Wireless

1MORE Evo

73Great

$140

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True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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Score breakdown

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

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

1MORE Evo
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

9.0

Noise cancelling

6.7

7.8

Battery

5.8

8.5

Calls

5.4

8.0

Value

5.8

9.6

Price (USD)

$140

$99

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

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against 1MORE Evo (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Evo2022
Melomania A10020253 yr newer

What differsEvoMelomania A100

Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.4
Top codec: LDAC; aptX Lossless
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

EvoMelomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $140; $99
HearWiki score: 73; 86
Released: 2022; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2-driver hybrid; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: hybrid; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 25 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.4
Codecs: LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 8 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 5.5 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: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 5.7 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: 46.9 g; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of 1MORE Evo vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	1MORE Evo	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$140	$99
HearWiki score	73 / 100 Great	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2025
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	hybrid	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	25 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	5.4
Codecs	LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	8 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	5.5 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	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	5.7 g	9.4 g
Case weight	46.9 g	38.7 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

1MORE Evo

The 1MORE Evo are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver a balanced, detailed sound signature thanks to a hybrid dual-driver setup and LDAC support. With effective hybrid ANC, transparency mode, multipoint connectivity, and a comfortable fit, they offer a feature-rich package that stands out as one of the brand's best models, though call quality can be inconsistent.

Pro:Balanced, detailed sound with LDAC support
Pro:Effective hybrid ANC and transparency mode
Pro:Comfortable fit and stylish build

Con:Call quality can be inconsistent
Con:No aptX codec support
Con:EQ controls are somewhat limited

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

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