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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Enacfire E90: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Enacfire E90, 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
  • Enacfire E90
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
9.0
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$60

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 Enacfire E90 (2021). 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 None.

  • Melomania A10020254 yr newer
  • E902021
What differsMelomania A100E90

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX8

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Melomania A100E90
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$60
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2025
2021
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2× 10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
24 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
11 h
48 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
-
Full charge time
66 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
No
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
4.5 g
Case weight
38.7 g
38 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX8
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
4
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

Enacfire E90

The Enacfire E90 are true wireless earbuds that prioritize durability and long battery life, offering IPX8 waterproofing and up to 48 hours of total playback with the charging case. They deliver a bass-forward sound from 10mm dynamic drivers and include dual microphones on each side for improved call clarity, but lack extras like active noise cancellation, app support, or wireless charging.

  • Pro:Excellent IPX8 waterproof rating for extreme sweat and water resistance
  • Pro:Very long total battery life of 48 hours with the case
  • Pro:Dual mics per earbud for clearer phone calls
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ options
  • Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity and wireless charging

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