Anker Soundcore R60i 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

Anker Soundcore R60i

81Outstanding

$50

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True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

Full review data

Score breakdown

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

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

Anker Soundcore R60i
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.7

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.5

7.8

Battery

8.8

8.5

Calls

7.4

8.0

Value

9.3

9.6

Price (USD)

$50

$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?

Mixed generations

Both shipped in 2025. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Anker Soundcore R60i brings Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.4, while the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 answers with Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC.

Soundcore R60i2025
Melomania A1002025

What differsSoundcore R60iMelomania A100

Bluetooth: 6.1; 5.4
Top codec: LDAC; aptX Lossless
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5

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

Specifications

Soundcore R60iMelomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $50; $99
HearWiki score: 81; 86
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 11 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 11 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 14.2 Ω; 25 Ω
Bluetooth: 6.1; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 10 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 50 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 60 min; 66 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.5 h; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; 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: -; 9.4 g
Case weight: -; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: AI ENC; -

Specification comparison of Anker Soundcore R60i vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Anker Soundcore R60i	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$50	$99
HearWiki score	81 / 100 Outstanding	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2025	2025
Audio
Driver	11 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	11 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	14.2 Ω	25 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.1	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	10 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	50 h	39 h
Full charge time	60 min	66 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.5 h	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	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	-	9.4 g
Case weight	-	38.7 g
Water resistance	IP55	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	AI ENC	-

What reviewers said

Anker Soundcore R60i

The Anker Soundcore R60i are true wireless earbuds that deliver strong value through adaptive noise cancellation, a lengthy 10-hour single charge, and a total of 50 hours with the case. They support high-resolution LDAC streaming, have six microphones for clear calls, and feature an IP55 rating for sweat and light rain resistance. With Bluetooth 6.1 and multipoint, they are a well-rounded pick for everyday listening.

Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Long battery life (50h total with case)
Pro:LDAC support for high-quality audio

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Bulky case compared to some rivals
Con:Bass can overshadow mids at default tuning

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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