Baseus Encok W06 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Baseus Encok W06 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Baseus Encok W06

Not yet scored

$68

Full review data

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 Encok W06
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$68

$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 Baseus Encok W06 (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None.

Encok W062023
Melomania A10020252 yr newer

What differsEncok W06Melomania A100

Top codec: aptX; aptX Lossless
ANC type: None; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C.

Specifications

Encok W06Melomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $68; $99
HearWiki score: Not scored; 86
Released: 2023; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 6 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 6 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 25 Ω
Bluetooth: -; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 35 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: -; 39 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 66 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: -; adaptive
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: -; 9.4 g
Case weight: -; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IP55; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Microphones: -; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Baseus Encok W06 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Baseus Encok W06	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$68	$99
HearWiki score	Not scored	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2023	2025
Audio
Driver	6 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	6 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	25 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	-	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	35 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	-	39 h
Full charge time	90 min	66 min
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	-	9.4 g
Case weight	-	38.7 g
Water resistance	IP55	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Calls
Microphones	-	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Baseus Encok W06

The Baseus Encok W06 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize long battery life and versatile audio support, offering SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs for flexible playback across devices. They feature touch controls, wireless charging, and an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, making them a practical pick for everyday use without active noise cancellation. With a compact 6mm dynamic driver and a 35-hour total battery life, they deliver a straightforward listening experience at an accessible price point.

Pro:Supports aptX, AAC, and SBC for broad device compatibility
Pro:Long 35-hour total battery life with quick charging (10 min for 2 hours)
Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance for outdoor use

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No app support or custom EQ
Con:Lacks multipoint connection for seamless device switching

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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