Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds 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

Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds

49Weak

$60

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True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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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.

Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

6.2

9.0

Noise cancelling

5.5

7.8

Battery

5.9

8.5

Calls

6.1

8.0

Value

4.7

9.6

Price (USD)

$60

$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 Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds (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. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

EP-N5 ANC earbuds2020
Melomania A10020255 yr newer

What differsEP-N5 ANC earbudsMelomania A100

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Top codec: AAC; aptX Lossless
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes

Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

EP-N5 ANC earbudsMelomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $60; $99
HearWiki score: 49; 86
Released: 2020; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 25 Ω
Sensitivity: 101 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 7 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 4.5 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 35 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 66 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 10 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: 37.8 g; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Microphones: 2; 6
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Mic sensitivity: -42 dBV; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$60	$99
HearWiki score	49 / 100 Weak	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	25 Ω
Sensitivity	101 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	7 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	4.5 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	35 h	39 h
Full charge time	90 min	66 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	10 g	9.4 g
Case weight	37.8 g	38.7 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Calls
Microphones	2	6
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Mic sensitivity	-42 dBV	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds

The Aukey EP-N5 are budget true wireless earbuds that offer hybrid active noise cancellation, a balanced and slightly bright sound, and solid battery life for the price. They provide good comfort and stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, though the noise cancellation is acceptable rather than exceptional and the touch controls can be finicky.

Pro:Balanced, slightly bright sound with good bass
Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
Pro:Decent battery life with charging case

Con:ANC performance is moderate, not class-leading
Con:Touch controls can be frustrating to use
Con:Microphone quality is weak in some situations

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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