Boltune BH023 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

Boltune BH023

52Average

$60

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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.

Boltune BH023
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

6.2

9.0

Noise cancelling

3.5

7.8

Battery

4.5

8.5

Calls

3.7

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$60

$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 Boltune BH023 (2020). 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.

BH0232020
Melomania A10020255 yr newer

What differsBH023Melomania A100

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Top codec: AAC; aptX Lossless
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX8; IPX5

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

BH023Melomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $60; $99
HearWiki score: 52; 86
Released: 2020; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 25 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: 20 m; -
Battery life: 6 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 30 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 66 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 13 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: 29 g; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IPX8; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Connector: USB-C; -
Microphones: 4; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Boltune BH023 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Boltune BH023	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$60	$99
HearWiki score	52 / 100 Average	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	25 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	20 m	-
Battery
Battery life	6 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	30 h	39 h
Full charge time	90 min	66 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	13 g	9.4 g
Case weight	29 g	38.7 g
Water resistance	IPX8	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Connector	USB-C	-
Calls
Microphones	4	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Boltune BH023

The Boltune BH023 delivers hybrid active noise cancellation and a bass-forward sound profile in a budget-friendly true wireless package. With a comfortable fit, IPX8 water resistance, and a total 30-hour battery life including the case, it offers strong value for around $60. While noise cancellation is decent rather than class-leading, the entertaining sound and feature set make it a solid pick for budget-conscious buyers.

Pro:Very good value for the price
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
Pro:Hybrid ANC at a budget price

Con:Noise cancellation is not the strongest
Con:Lacks app support and EQ customization
Con:No wireless charging or multipoint

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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