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1MORE PistonBuds/ Omthing Airfree vs Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 - Great overall at around $93.

Score breakdown

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

1MORE PistonBuds/ Omthing Airfree
Sound6.5
Battery5.5
Calls7.0
Value7.0
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of 1MORE PistonBuds/ Omthing Airfree vs Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
Spec1MORE PistonBuds/ Omthing AirfreeCambridge Audio Melomania M100
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$50$93
HearWiki score66 / 100 · Good82 / 100 · Great
Released20202024
Audio
Driverdynamic10mm
Driver size13 mm10 mm
Drivers per side12
Frequency response20Hz-20kHz-
Impedance16 Ω-
Wireless
Bluetooth5.05.3
Bluetooth version5.05.3
CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Multipoint pairingNoYes
Wireless range10 m-
Battery
Battery life3.5 h16 h
Battery life (ANC on)-10 h
Battery incl. case20 h52 h
Full charge time90 min150 min
Quick charge-10 min = 1.5 h ANC on; 10 min = 2.4 h ANC off
Wireless chargingNoYes
Features
Active noise cancellingNoYes
ANC typenoneadaptive
Transparency modeNoYes
Companion appNoYes
Custom EQNoYes
Wear detectionNoYes
Controlstouchtouch
Voice assistant-Siri / Google Assistant
Design
Weight4.2 g6.65 g
Case weight43.3 g53.3 g
Water resistanceIPX4IPX4
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones46
Call noise reductionENC + DNN-

What reviewers said

1MORE PistonBuds/ Omthing Airfree

These budget true wireless earbuds offer a comfortable, lightweight fit with a solid feature set for the price, including active noise cancellation and IPX5 water resistance. Sound leans bass-heavy, which may appeal to some, but battery life and connection stability are notable weak points. Overall, they're a decent value for casual listeners prioritizing comfort and basic ANC over performance.

  • Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design
  • Pro:Good call quality with four microphones
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:Short battery life of only 3.5 hours per charge
  • Con:Connection stability can be unreliable
  • Con:Bass-heavy tuning may not suit all tastes

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100

The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver a warm, easy-going sound and a long list of modern conveniences. With adaptive ANC, aptX Lossless support, and a combined 52-hour battery life, they offer strong overall value for listeners who prioritize versatility and endurance. While their performance is solid for the price, some compromises in noise cancellation and transparency modes keep them from being flawless.

  • Pro:Very long total battery life with quick-charge support
  • Pro:Broad codec support including aptX Lossless
  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation for the price
  • Con:ANC performance is decent but not class-leading
  • Con:Transparency mode is relatively weak
  • Con:No specified frequency range from the manufacturer

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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