Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Edifier TWS6: 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 TWS6

50Average

$120

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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 7 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Edifier TWS6

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.5

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

6.1

Calls

8.0

6.3

Value

9.6

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 Edifier TWS6 (2020). 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, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

Melomania A10020255 yr newer
TWS62020

What differsMelomania A100TWS6

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

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

Specifications

Melomania A100TWS6

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $120
HearWiki score: 86; 50
Released: 2025; 2020
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 12 mm balanced armature
Driver type: dynamic; balanced-armature
Driver size: 10 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 24 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 98 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, aptX
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 10 m
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; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
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; 9.9 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 48 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Edifier TWS6
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Edifier TWS6
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$120
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	50 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2020
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	12 mm balanced armature
Driver type	dynamic	balanced-armature
Driver size	10 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	24 Ω
Sensitivity	-	98 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, aptX
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	10 m
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	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	9.9 g
Case weight	38.7 g	48 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	1
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc

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 TWS6

The Edifier TWS6 delivers impressive sound quality and a comfortable, sport-friendly fit in a compact design. While it lacks advanced features like active noise cancellation and ambient mode, it compensates with solid battery life, wireless charging, and IPX5 water resistance. Its cool-toned sound profile may not suit everyone, but it remains a strong choice for those prioritizing audio performance over extras.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with clear, detailed audio
Pro:Compact and comfortable fit, good for workouts
Pro:Long battery life with the charging case

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Cooler sound signature may not appeal to all listeners
Con:Limited features and no custom EQ options

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