Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs EarFun Free Pro 3: 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

Full review data

True Wireless

EarFun Free Pro 3

71Good

$120

Full review data

Score breakdown

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

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
EarFun Free Pro 3

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.1

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.0

Battery

8.5

5.5

Calls

8.0

6.2

Value

9.6

5.6

Price (USD)

$99

$120

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 3 (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Melomania A10020252 yr newer
Free Pro 32023

What differsMelomania A100Free Pro 3

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX Adaptive
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Free Pro 3

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $120
HearWiki score: 86; 71
Released: 2025; 2023
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 7 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 7 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 100 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 55 ms
Wireless range: -; 15 m
Battery life: 11 h; 7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 33 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 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; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 41.5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 41.5 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc 8.0

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs EarFun Free Pro 3
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	EarFun Free Pro 3
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$120
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	71 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2023
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 7 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	7 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	100 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	55 ms
Wireless range	-	15 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	33 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
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	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	41.5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	41.5 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc 8.0

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 3

The EarFun Free Pro 3 are compact true wireless earbuds that deliver a robust feature set for their price, including hybrid ANC, aptX Adaptive support, wireless charging, and multipoint connectivity. They offer strong, well-rounded audio performance and solid battery life, though real-world endurance may be slightly less than advertised and call quality is merely average. Comfort is decent but not the best in EarFun's lineup, making them a versatile choice for Android users seeking value.

Pro:Strong audio with aptX Adaptive support
Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode included
Pro:Wireless charging and multipoint connectivity

Con:Battery life falls short of official claims
Con:Call quality is only average
Con:Comfort not as good as some rivals

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

Compare something else

Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.

New comparison Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 EarFun Free Pro 3