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Beats Fit 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.

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

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.

  • Beats Fit Pro
  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
HearWiki score
77
86
Sound
7.7
9.0
Noise cancelling
7.8
7.8
Battery
6.8
8.5
Calls
6.4
8.0
Value
8.3
9.6
Price (USD)
$110
$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 Beats Fit 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.

  • Fit Pro2021
  • Melomania A10020254 yr newer
What differsFit ProMelomania A100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Top codec
AAC
aptX Lossless
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX5

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

Specifications

Fit ProMelomania A100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$110
$99
HearWiki score
77
86
Released
2021
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
9.5 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
9.5 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
25 Ω
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
100 m
-
Battery life
6 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
39 h
Full charge time
-
66 min
Quick charge
5 min → 1 h
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
both
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
5.6 g
9.4 g
Case weight
55.1 g
38.7 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
-
silicone
Model code
MK2H3LL/A
-
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

What reviewers said

Beats Fit Pro

The Beats Fit Pro are sporty true wireless earbuds that pair a secure, wing-tipped fit with energetic, bass-forward sound. They deliver effective hybrid noise cancellation, transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity, making them a versatile option for workouts and daily use, though they lack wireless charging and have average call quality.

  • Pro:Secure, stable fit for exercise
  • Pro:Punchy, V-shaped sound with clear highs
  • Pro:Effective ANC and transparency modes
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Call quality is mediocre
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 6 hours

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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