Bose QuietComfort Earbuds vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

Not yet scored

$180

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True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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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.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$180

$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?

Half a step newer

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3.

QuietComfort Earbuds2022
Melomania A10020253 yr newer

What differsQuietComfort EarbudsMelomania A100

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
Wear detection: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5

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

Specifications

QuietComfort EarbudsMelomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $180; $99
HearWiki score: Not scored; 86
Released: 2022; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm driver; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; 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: 5.3; 5.4
Codecs: -; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: 9 m; -
Battery life: 8.5 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 31.5 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 66 min
Quick charge: 20 min → 3 h; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; 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: Yes; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 8.5 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: 69 g; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Model code: QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN; -
Microphones: 1; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$180	$99
HearWiki score	Not scored	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm driver	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	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	5.3	5.4
Codecs	-	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	9 m	-
Battery
Battery life	8.5 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	31.5 h	39 h
Full charge time	90 min	66 min
Quick charge	20 min → 3 h	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	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	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	8.5 g	9.4 g
Case weight	69 g	38.7 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Model code	QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN	-
Calls
Microphones	1	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds deliver a well-rounded true wireless experience, blending strong adaptive noise cancellation with a balanced, signature sound. They offer a comfortable, durable design with IPX4 water resistance, reliable multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and a long 31.5-hour total battery life. Touch controls and a customizable EQ via the companion app add convenience, making them a solid choice for everyday use.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless device switching

Con:Single microphone may limit call quality
Con:Bulky case compared to some rivals
Con:No aptX or LDAC support for high-res codecs

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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