Beats Studio Buds vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Studio Buds 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

Beats Studio Buds

Not yet scored

$150

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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 7 of 7 measures.

Beats Studio Buds
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$150

$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 Beats Studio Buds (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against Class 1 Bluetooth and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC. It also adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Studio Buds2022
Melomania A10020253 yr newer

What differsStudio BudsMelomania A100

Bluetooth: Class 1 Bluetooth; 5.4
Top codec: AAC; aptX Lossless
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Studio BudsMelomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $150; $99
HearWiki score: Not scored; 86
Released: 2022; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 8.2 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 25 Ω
Sensitivity: 100.5 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: Class 1 Bluetooth; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: -; Yes
Battery life: 36 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 24 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 66 min
Quick charge: 5 min = 1 h; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: -; Yes
Active noise cancelling: -; Yes
ANC type: -; adaptive
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: -; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 5 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: -; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Model code: Beats Studio Buds +; -
Microphones: 3; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Beats Studio Buds vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Beats Studio Buds	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$150	$99
HearWiki score	Not scored	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2025
Audio
Driver	dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	8.2 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20Hz-20kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	25 Ω
Sensitivity	100.5 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	Class 1 Bluetooth	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	-	Yes
Battery
Battery life	36 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	24 h	39 h
Full charge time	90 min	66 min
Quick charge	5 min = 1 h	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	-	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	-	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	5 g	9.4 g
Case weight	-	38.7 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Model code	Beats Studio Buds +	-
Calls
Microphones	3	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Beats Studio Buds

These true wireless earbuds deliver active noise cancellation and a transparency mode, with spatial audio support for immersive Dolby Atmos content. They boast a total of 36 hours of playback when including the charging case, and they work seamlessly with both iOS and Android devices. The compact design includes an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance.

Pro:Effective active noise cancellation
Pro:Long 36-hour total battery with case
Pro:Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos

Con:No high-resolution codec support (only SBC and AAC)
Con:Charging case requires 90 minutes for full charge
Con:Small 8.2mm drivers may limit bass depth

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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