Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs FIIL CG 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 CG Pro

58Average

$110

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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
FIIL CG Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.8

Noise cancelling

7.8

5.8

Battery

8.5

4.8

Calls

8.0

5.8

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$110

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 CG 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
CG Pro2021

What differsMelomania A100CG 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, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100CG Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $110
HearWiki score: 86; 58
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 10.1 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10.1 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 95 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 4.5 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 24 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; 4.2 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs FIIL CG Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	FIIL CG Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$110
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	58 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 10.1 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10.1 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	95 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	4.5 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	24 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	4.2 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	3
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 CG Pro

The FIIL CG Pro is a feature-packed true wireless earbud offering hybrid active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and multipoint connectivity at a budget-friendly price. With dual 10.1mm dynamic drivers and IPX4 sweat resistance, it balances sound quality and practicality for daily use, delivering around 4.5 hours of playback with ANC on and 24 hours total with the case.

Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Wireless charging and USB-C support
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.2 for easy switching

Con:Battery life with ANC is modest at 4.5 hours
Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
Con:Touch controls may require learning curve

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