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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Dyplay ANC Shield Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Dyplay ANC Shield Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • Dyplay ANC Shield Pro
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
9.0
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$90

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 Dyplay ANC Shield Pro (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.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • ANC Shield Pro2020
What differsMelomania A100ANC Shield Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Melomania A100ANC Shield Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$90
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
9.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
9.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Sound signature
-
v-shaped
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
11 h
32 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
-
Full charge time
66 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
9.4 g
-
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
-
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

Dyplay ANC Shield Pro

The dyplay ANC Shield Pro is a true wireless earbud with hybrid active noise cancellation and a punchy, V-shaped sound profile. It pairs via Bluetooth 5.0, supports SBC and AAC codecs, and delivers up to 32 hours of total playtime with its charging case. The earbuds feature touch controls, a transparency mode, and USB-C charging for convenience.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Long 32-hour total battery life
  • Pro:USB-C fast charging
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX
  • Con:Average Bluetooth 5.0 range
  • Con:Touch controls can be overly sensitive

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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