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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Exfit BCS-T90: 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
  • Exfit BCS-T90
HearWiki score
86
45
Sound
9.0
5.1
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
6.2
Calls
8.0
7.2
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$61

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 Exfit BCS-T90 (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.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • BCS-T902020
What differsMelomania A100BCS-T90

Platform

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

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100BCS-T90
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$61
HearWiki score
86
45
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
25 Ω
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
24 h
Full charge time
66 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
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
9.4 g
7.3 g
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
2
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

Exfit BCS-T90

The Exfit BCS-T90 true wireless earbuds prioritize everyday practicality over audiophile-grade sound, with a strong focus on clear phone calls and impressive battery longevity. A companion app adds extra customization, making them a versatile and reliable choice for daily use at a budget-friendly price. They offer a balanced feature set that includes touch controls and water resistance, though they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Excellent call quality with dual microphones
  • Pro:Long battery life of 10 hours per charge, 24 with case
  • Pro:Useful companion app with custom EQ
  • Con:Not the most audiophile-grade sound
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint 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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