Baseus Bass EP10 Ultra 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

Baseus Bass EP10 Ultra

65Good

$58

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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.

Baseus Bass EP10 Ultra
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.0

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

6.0

8.5

Calls

6.5

8.0

Value

7.5

9.6

Price (USD)

$58

$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?

Mixed generations

Baseus Bass EP10 Ultra (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Baseus Bass EP10 Ultra brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, while the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 answers with Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC.

Bass EP10 Ultra20261 yr newer
Melomania A1002025

What differsBass EP10 UltraMelomania A100

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.4
Top codec: LDAC; aptX Lossless
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Bass EP10 UltraMelomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $58; $99
HearWiki score: 65; 86
Released: 2026; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 4× 12 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 12 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 4; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 25 Ω
Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: 58 ms; -
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 41 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 5.5 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 65 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 66 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: -; 9.4 g
Case weight: -; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5
Foldable: No; -
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; silicone
Balanced connection: No; -
Model code: A0010708; -
Microphones: 4; 6
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: AI ENC; -

Specification comparison of Baseus Bass EP10 Ultra vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Baseus Bass EP10 Ultra	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$58	$99
HearWiki score	65 / 100 Good	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2026	2025
Audio
Driver	4× 12 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	4	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	25 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	58 ms	-
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	41 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	5.5 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	65 h	39 h
Full charge time	120 min	66 min
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	-	9.4 g
Case weight	-	38.7 g
Water resistance	IP55	IPX5
Foldable	No	-
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	silicone
Balanced connection	No	-
Model code	A0010708	-
Calls
Microphones	4	6
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	AI ENC	-

What reviewers said

Baseus Bass EP10 Ultra

The Baseus Bass EP10 Ultra packs an impressive feature set into a budget-friendly wireless earbud, highlighted by adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a dual-driver setup for detailed sound. With Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connectivity, and IP55 durability, it's built for versatile daily use, while the claimed 65-hour total battery life with the case ensures long-lasting performance. Its touch controls and custom EQ add further convenience for those seeking a modern, spec-heavy option without a premium price tag.

Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio
Pro:Long battery life with charging case

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
Con:Touch controls may be sensitive for some users

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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