Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 vs Technics EAH-AZ100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1

Not yet scored

$130

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True Wireless

Technics EAH-AZ100

86Outstanding

$250

Full review data

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Technics EAH-AZ100 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.6

Battery

8.7

Calls

7.8

Value

8.1

Price (USD)

$130

$250

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

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 (2019). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2, Top codec LC3 against aptX, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None.

Melomania 12019
EAH-AZ10020256 yr newer

What differsMelomania 1EAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2; 5.3
Top codec: aptX; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: None; Hybrid
Wireless charging: No; Yes
USB-C: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Specifications

Melomania 1EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $130; $250
HearWiki score: Not scored; 86
Released: 2019; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 5.8mm Graphene-enhanced Diaphragm; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 5.8 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2; 5.3
Codecs: aptX, AAC, SBC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: -; Yes
Latency: 70 ms; -
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 9 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 45 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 15 min = 60 min; 90 min = full charge; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: -; Yes
ANC type: none; hybrid
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: buttons; touch
Voice assistant: Siri, Google Assistant; Yes
Weight: 4.6 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 37 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: No; Yes
Microphones: 1; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: cVc noise cancellation; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania 1	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$130	$250
HearWiki score	Not scored	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2019	2025
Audio
Driver	5.8mm Graphene-enhanced Diaphragm	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	5.8 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20Hz-20kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2	5.3
Codecs	aptX, AAC, SBC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	-	Yes
Latency	70 ms	-
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	9 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	10 h
Battery incl. case	45 h	28 h
Full charge time	90 min	120 min
Quick charge	15 min = 60 min; 90 min = full charge	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	Yes
ANC type	none	hybrid
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	buttons	touch
Voice assistant	Siri, Google Assistant	Yes
Design
Weight	4.6 g	11.8 g
Case weight	37 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	No	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Call noise reduction	cVc noise cancellation	-

What reviewers said

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1

The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 are true wireless earbuds that prioritize sound quality, using graphene-enhanced drivers to deliver deep bass and clear treble. They offer an impressive 9 hours of playtime per charge and 45 hours total with the charging case, plus support for aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs over Bluetooth 5.0. With an IPX5 rating and lightweight design, they're a solid pick for audio-focused listeners on a budget.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with deep bass and clear treble
Pro:Long battery life: 9 hours per charge, 45 hours with case
Pro:Supports aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs for versatile connectivity

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Lacks USB-C and wireless charging
Con:No app support or custom EQ

Technics EAH-AZ100

The Technics EAH-AZ100 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver rich, detailed sound through a 10mm dynamic driver, with support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They combine effective hybrid active noise cancellation with a comfortable, IPX4-rated design, plus smart features like multipoint pairing and wireless charging for versatile daily use. With up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge, they are built to last through long listening sessions.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with LDAC support
Pro:Strong hybrid ANC and transparency modes
Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case

Con:Premium price point
Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive
Con:No aptX codec support

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