Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Edifier TWS1: 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

Edifier TWS1

47Weak

$65

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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
Edifier TWS1

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

5.6

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

6.0

Calls

8.0

4.8

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$65

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 Edifier TWS1 (2019). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Custom EQ and Companion app.

Melomania A10020256 yr newer
TWS12019

What differsMelomania A100TWS1

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No

Level on: Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100TWS1

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $65
HearWiki score: 86; 47
Released: 2025; 2019
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 8 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 8 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, aptX
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 11 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 32 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 150 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; -
Transparency mode: Yes; -
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; -
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; -
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Edifier TWS1
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Edifier TWS1
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$65
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	47 / 100 Weak
Released	2025	2019
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	8 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	8 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, aptX
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	11 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	32 h
Full charge time	66 min	150 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	-
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	-
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	1
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

Edifier TWS1

The Edifier TWS1 delivers a solid budget true-wireless experience with a strong 8-hour single charge and a total of 32 hours with the case. It offers aptX support, Bluetooth 5.0, and IPX5 sweat resistance, making it a practical pick for workouts and daily listening. While it lacks extras like ANC or app customization, its balanced sound and long battery life make it a great value.

Pro:Excellent battery life (8 hours per charge, 32 with case)
Pro:aptX codec support for better wireless audio
Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Bass is not very pronounced
Con:No app support or EQ customization

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