Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs CMF Buds Pro: 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

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

CMF Buds Pro

65Good

$60

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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 6 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
CMF Buds Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.6

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.1

Battery

8.5

6.3

Calls

8.0

5.7

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$60

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 CMF Buds Pro (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Melomania A10020252 yr newer
Buds Pro2023

What differsMelomania A100Buds Pro

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Buds Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $60
HearWiki score: 86; 65
Released: 2025; 2023
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 11.6 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 11.6 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 124.1 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: -; 200 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 54.5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 54.1 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Mic sensitivity: -; -45 dBV
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs CMF Buds Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	CMF Buds Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$60
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	65 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2023
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	11.6 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	11.6 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	124.1 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	-	200 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	39 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	54.5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	54.1 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Mic sensitivity	-	-45 dBV
Call noise reduction	Yes	-

What reviewers said

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

CMF Buds Pro

The CMF Buds Pro are budget-friendly wireless earbuds that deliver solid hybrid active noise cancellation and a long-lasting 39-hour total battery life with the case. They feature a compact 11.6mm driver, Bluetooth 5.3, and IP54 water resistance, making them a practical choice for everyday use. Touch controls and a custom EQ add convenience for those seeking personalization on a budget.

Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
Pro:Long battery life: 11 hours per charge, 39 with case
Pro:IP54 water resistance for workouts and light rain

Con:No multipoint connection for switching between devices
Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)

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