True Wireless
Aukey EP-N7
53Average
$84
Full review dataAukey EP-N7 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
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataScore 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-N7
- Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
HearWiki score
53
86
Sound
5.9
9.0
Noise cancelling
6.2
7.8
Battery
4.8
8.5
Calls
6.4
8.0
Value
5.2
9.6
Price (USD)
$84
$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-N7 (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. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Custom EQ and Companion app.
- EP-N72021
- Melomania A10020254 yr newer
What differsEP-N7Melomania A100
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Lossless
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Water resistance.
Specifications
EP-N7Melomania A100
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $84
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 53
- 86
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 8 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 8 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 25 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Battery life
- 5 h
- 11 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 5 h
- 6.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 20 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
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Weight
- 10 g
- 9.4 g
- Case weight
- 32 g
- 38.7 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- silicone
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 6
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- cVc
- -
What reviewers said
Aukey EP-N7
The Aukey EP-N7 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode into a lightweight, IPX5-rated design. They offer decent value with their feature set and comfortable fit, though their modest battery life and unremarkable sound quality keep them from being truly standout performers.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Good transparency mode
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Con:Battery life is modest, especially with ANC on
- Con:Sound quality is not especially refined
- Con:Call quality could be better
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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