Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs FiiO FW5: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs FiiO FW5, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

FiiO FW5

Not yet scored

$100

Full review data

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
FiiO FW5

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

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 FiiO FW5 (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
FW52022

What differsMelomania A100FW5

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LHDC
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Level on: USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100FW5

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $100
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 3-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 3
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 108 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; aptX Adaptive, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 11 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 21 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 100 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; -
Transparency mode: Yes; -
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 6.4 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 44.4 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs FiiO FW5
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	FiiO FW5
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$100
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	3-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	3
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	108 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	aptX Adaptive, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	11 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	21 h
Full charge time	66 min	100 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	6.4 g
Case weight	38.7 g	44.4 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	-
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

FiiO FW5

The FiiO FW5 are true wireless earphones designed for audiophiles, featuring a hybrid triple-driver setup with a dynamic driver and dual balanced armatures for detailed sound. They offer high-quality wireless audio via aptX Adaptive and LHDC codecs, along with IPX4 sweat and water resistance, but lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity. With about 7 hours of playback per charge and 21 hours total using the case, they are a solid choice for critical listening on the go.

Pro:Hybrid triple-driver design for detailed, layered sound
Pro:Supports high-resolution wireless audio via aptX Adaptive and LHDC
Pro:IPX4 rating for sweat and light rain resistance

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No multipoint connection for switching between devices
Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 7 hours

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