Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Dell Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525: 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

Dell Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525

76Great

$190

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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
Dell Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.0

Battery

8.5

8.0

Calls

8.0

9.0

Value

9.6

7.0

Price (USD)

$99

$190

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

Dell Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525 (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. The Dell Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX5.

Melomania A1002025
Pro Plus Earbuds - EB52520261 yr newer

What differsMelomania A100Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $190
HearWiki score: 86; 76
Released: 2025; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 11.6 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 11.6 mm
Drivers per side: 1; -
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Sensitivity: -; 106 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 30 m
Battery life: 11 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 33 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 5 min → 1 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: No; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 12 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 50.4 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; -
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -; -35 dBV
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Dell Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Dell Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$190
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	76 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2026
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	11.6 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	10 mm	11.6 mm
Drivers per side	1	-
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Sensitivity	-	106 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	30 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	33 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	5 min → 1 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	No	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	12 g
Case weight	38.7 g	50.4 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	-
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-	-35 dBV
Call noise reduction	Yes	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

Dell Pro Plus Earbuds - EB525

The Dell Pro Plus Earbuds EB525 are productivity-focused true wireless earbuds designed for professionals, with a strong emphasis on clear voice calls, multipoint connectivity, and enterprise-friendly features like Teams certification. They offer a comfortable fit and solid battery life, but their sound quality and ANC are adequate rather than exceptional, making them a better fit for work than for critical music listening.

Pro:Excellent voice call clarity for professional use
Pro:Seamless multipoint switching and versatile connectivity
Pro:Comfortable, secure fit for extended wear

Con:Soundstage is constrained and lacks bass punch for music
Con:ANC is decent but not class-leading
Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve

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