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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs FIIL CC: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
  • FIIL CC
HearWiki score
86
46
Sound
9.0
6.7
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
2.5
Calls
8.0
6.8
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$100

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 FIIL CC (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC. It also adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • CC2020
What differsMelomania A100CC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Melomania A100CC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$100
HearWiki score
86
46
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
13.1 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
13.1 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
28 Ω
Sensitivity
-
96 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
3.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
16 h
Full charge time
66 min
40 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
9.4 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

FIIL CC

The FIIL CC are stylish semi-in-ear true wireless earbuds with a distinctive open fit and solid sound quality, enhanced by active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity. They deliver reliable call performance and a comfortable, lightweight design, though their battery life is modest and the companion app support is limited.

  • Pro:Distinctive, stylish design
  • Pro:Good sound and call quality
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation included
  • Con:Short battery life per charge
  • Con:Limited app support
  • Con:Average noise cancellation

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

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