True Wireless
AKG N400
59Average
$140
Full review dataAKG N400 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
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataScore 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.
- AKG N400
- Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
HearWiki score
59
86
Sound
8.7
9.0
Noise cancelling
5.2
7.8
Battery
3.9
8.5
Calls
4.8
8.0
Value
-
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 AKG N400 (2020). 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.
- N4002020
- Melomania A10020255 yr newer
What differsN400Melomania A100
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Lossless
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IPX7
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
N400Melomania A100
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $140
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 59
- 86
- Released
- 2020
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 8.2 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 8.2 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 25 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Battery life
- 6 h
- 11 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 5 h
- 6.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 12 h
- 39 h
- Full charge time
- 120 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
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Weight
- 7.7 g
- 9.4 g
- Case weight
- 65 g
- 38.7 g
- Water resistance
- IPX7
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- silicone
- Microphones
- 2
- 6
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
AKG N400
The AKG N400 delivers impressive, detailed sound that punches well above its price point, making it a strong contender in the budget true wireless market. It offers hybrid active noise cancellation, IPX7 water resistance, and wireless charging, though its battery life and codec support are modest compared to pricier rivals. Overall, it's a great choice for audio enthusiasts on a budget who prioritize sound quality over all-day endurance.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode included
- Pro:IPX7 water resistance for workouts
- Con:Battery life is below average at 5 hours with ANC
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX
- Con:Touch controls can be unreliable
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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