True Wireless
Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds
68Good
$60
Full review dataAukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds vs Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 - Great overall at around $93.
True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
82Great
$93
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling5.5
Battery6.5
Calls6.5
Value7.5
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds | Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $93 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 10mm |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | - |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 16 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 4.5 h | 10 h |
| Battery incl. case | 35 h | 52 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 150 min |
| Quick charge | USB-C quick charge | 10 min = 1.5 h ANC on; 10 min = 2.4 h ANC off |
| 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 | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | supported | Siri / Google Assistant |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10 g | 6.65 g |
| Case weight | 37.8 g | 53.3 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 6 |
What reviewers said
Aukey EP-N5 ANC earbuds
The Aukey EP-N5 earbuds deliver a balanced, slightly bright sound profile with good call clarity and a comfortable fit at a wallet-friendly price. While the hybrid active noise cancellation is passable rather than exceptional, the package offers solid value with USB-C charging and a robust battery life. However, touch controls and mic performance may frustrate some users, and the lack of app support limits customization.
- Pro:Comfortable, secure fit for extended listening
- Pro:Balanced audio with a lively treble
- Pro:Good call quality for the price
- Con:Noise cancellation is modest, not class-leading
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky or annoying
- Con:Microphone quality is below average
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver a warm, easy-going sound and a long list of modern conveniences. With adaptive ANC, aptX Lossless support, and a combined 52-hour battery life, they offer strong overall value for listeners who prioritize versatility and endurance. While their performance is solid for the price, some compromises in noise cancellation and transparency modes keep them from being flawless.
- Pro:Very long total battery life with quick-charge support
- Pro:Broad codec support including aptX Lossless
- Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation for the price
- Con:ANC performance is decent but not class-leading
- Con:Transparency mode is relatively weak
- Con:No specified frequency range from the manufacturer
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