Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW 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-ANC300TW

61Average

$99

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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-ANC300TW
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

9.0

Noise cancelling

6.1

7.8

Battery

3.2

8.5

Calls

5.8

8.0

Value

6.5

9.6

Price (USD)

$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-ANC300TW (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX2.

ATH-ANC300TW2020
Melomania A10020255 yr newer

What differsATH-ANC300TWMelomania A100

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Top codec: aptX; aptX Lossless
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX2; IPX5

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

ATH-ANC300TWMelomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $99
HearWiki score: 61; 86
Released: 2020; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 5.8 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 5.8 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 25 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 14 Ω; 25 Ω
Sensitivity: 106 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 4.5 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 18 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 60 min; 66 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: -; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 14 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: 50 g; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IPX2; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Microphones: 1; 6
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Mic sensitivity: -32 dBV; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$99
HearWiki score	61 / 100 Average	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2025
Audio
Driver	5.8 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	5.8 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 25 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	14 Ω	25 Ω
Sensitivity	106 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	4.5 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	18 h	39 h
Full charge time	60 min	66 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	-	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	14 g	9.4 g
Case weight	50 g	38.7 g
Water resistance	IPX2	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Calls
Microphones	1	6
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Mic sensitivity	-32 dBV	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW earbuds offer a compact, sport-friendly design with solid hybrid noise cancellation and impressive audio quality for their price point. While they excel in sound clarity and effective noise reduction, their battery life is notably short and the feature set is somewhat limited compared to premium rivals. They are a strong choice for users prioritizing sound and portability over all-day endurance.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with clear detail
Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation
Pro:Compact and lightweight design for exercise

Con:Short battery life of only 4.5 hours
Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
Con:Limited water resistance (IPX2)

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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