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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs EarFun Free 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.

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
  • EarFun Free Pro
HearWiki score
86
56
Sound
9.0
6.4
Noise cancelling
7.8
4.8
Battery
8.5
5.2
Calls
8.0
5.5
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$53

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 EarFun Free 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. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • Free Pro2020
What differsMelomania A100Free Pro

Platform

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

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100Free Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$53
HearWiki score
86
56
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
6.1 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
6.1 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
11 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
39 h
32 h
Full charge time
66 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
9.4 g
4.1 g
Case weight
38.7 g
41.4 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
4
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

EarFun Free Pro

The EarFun Free Pro are compact, lightweight true wireless earbuds that pack a surprisingly robust feature set for their modest price. They combine hybrid active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and an IPX5 rating with a punchy, bass-forward sound that suits active listening. While they offer solid value and good battery life, their ANC and transparency modes are merely adequate, and the lack of an app or multipoint support may deter some users.

  • Pro:Affordable price with premium features
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design
  • Pro:Good battery life with wireless charging case
  • Con:ANC and transparency modes are not very effective
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ
  • Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection

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

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