Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT 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

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT

58Average

$63

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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 6 of 7 measures.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

6.7

9.0

Noise cancelling

5.8

7.8

Battery

6.5

8.5

Calls

4.8

8.0

Value

6.7

9.6

Price (USD)

$63

$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 Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 4.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C and Transparency mode.

ATH-ANC100BT2020
Melomania A10020255 yr newer

What differsATH-ANC100BTMelomania A100

Bluetooth: 4.2; 5.4
Top codec: SBC; aptX Lossless
ANC type: Feed-forward; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
USB-C: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: Not rated; IPX5

Specifications

ATH-ANC100BTMelomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $63; $99
HearWiki score: 58; 86
Released: 2020; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2× 12 mm driver; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 12 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 24 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; 25 Ω
Sensitivity: 103 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 4.2; 5.4
Codecs: SBC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 10 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: -; 39 h
Full charge time: 180 min; 66 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: feedforward; adaptive
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 30 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: -; 38.7 g
Water resistance: none; IPX5
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: No; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Connector: 3.5 mm; -
Microphones: 1; 6
Microphone type: electret; -
Mic sensitivity: -36 dBV; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$63	$99
HearWiki score	58 / 100 Average	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2025
Audio
Driver	2× 12 mm driver	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 24 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	16 Ω	25 Ω
Sensitivity	103 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	4.2	5.4
Codecs	SBC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	10 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	-	39 h
Full charge time	180 min	66 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	feedforward	adaptive
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	buttons	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	30 g	9.4 g
Case weight	-	38.7 g
Water resistance	none	IPX5
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	No	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Connector	3.5 mm	-
Calls
Microphones	1	6
Microphone type	electret	-
Mic sensitivity	-36 dBV	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC100BT offers straightforward active noise cancellation in a lightweight, wired-or-wireless package. Its 12mm drivers aim for consistent sound across Bluetooth and cable use, though its noise cancelling is more about basic reduction than class-leading performance. Comfortable and affordable, it's a solid budget option for everyday listening.

Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
Pro:Affordable price with solid feature set
Pro:Consistent sound over Bluetooth or cable

Con:Basic noise cancellation, not top-tier
Con:Limited to SBC codec and Bluetooth 4.2
Con:No water resistance or transparency mode

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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