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boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro 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.

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.

  • boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro
  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
HearWiki score
61
86
Sound
5.9
9.0
Noise cancelling
6.2
7.8
Battery
8.0
8.5
Calls
6.4
8.0
Value
7.2
9.6
Price (USD)
$59
$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

Both shipped in 2025. The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC.

  • Nirvana Ivy Pro2025
  • Melomania A1002025
What differsNirvana Ivy ProMelomania A100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Top codec
LDAC
aptX Lossless

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No

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

Specifications

Nirvana Ivy ProMelomania A100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$59
$99
HearWiki score
61
86
Released
2025
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
25 Ω
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
50 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
50 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
30.5 h
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
-
39 h
Full charge time
35 min
66 min
Quick charge
15 min → 3.3 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
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
-
9.4 g
Case weight
-
38.7 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
-
silicone
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

What reviewers said

boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro

The boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro are true wireless earbuds that blend adaptive noise cancellation with a hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound. They offer long battery life, support for high-resolution LDAC audio, and seamless multipoint connectivity in a compact, water-resistant design.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Excellent 50-hour total battery life
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-res audio
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Large earbud housing may not suit all ears
  • Con:Touch controls can be overly sensitive

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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