Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs FIIL CC Pro: 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

FIIL CC Pro

55Average

$63

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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
FIIL CC Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.1

Noise cancelling

7.8

5.0

Battery

8.5

5.0

Calls

8.0

5.8

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$63

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 Pro (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
CC Pro2021

What differsMelomania A100CC Pro

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100CC Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $63
HearWiki score: 86; 55
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10.1 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10.1 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 104.6 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 5.5 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 50 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 5 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 5.2 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; -
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; HFFLCPR2
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; ENC

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs FIIL CC Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	FIIL CC Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$63
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	55 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10.1 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10.1 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	104.6 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	5.5 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	30 h
Full charge time	66 min	50 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	5 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5.2 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	-
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	HFFLCPR2
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	ENC

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 Pro

The FIIL CC Pro are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation, solid battery life, and clear call quality. They offer a warm, respectable sound signature, but their ergonomics and touch controls may not suit everyone, and the audio isn't as immersive as some rivals. They come with useful features like multipoint, wireless charging, and a companion app for customization.

Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
Pro:Solid battery life with wireless charging case
Pro:Clear call quality with 6 microphones

Con:Sound lacks immersion compared to some competitors
Con:Ergonomics and fit may be problematic for some
Con:Touch controls can be finicky

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

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