Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Google Pixel Buds (2020): which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Google Pixel Buds (2020), 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

Google Pixel Buds (2020)

Not yet scored

$180

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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
Google Pixel Buds (2020)

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$180

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 Google Pixel Buds (2020) (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

Melomania A10020255 yr newer
Pixel Buds (2020)2020

What differsMelomania A100Pixel Buds (2020)

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Pixel Buds (2020)

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $180
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2020
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 12 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 11 h; 5 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; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Google Assistant
Weight: 9.4 g; 5.3 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 56.1 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; GA01470-US
Microphones: 6; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; beamforming

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Google Pixel Buds (2020)
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Google Pixel Buds (2020)
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$180
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2020
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 12 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	11 h	5 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	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Google Assistant
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5.3 g
Case weight	38.7 g	56.1 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	GA01470-US
Calls
Microphones	6	2
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	beamforming

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

Google Pixel Buds (2020)

These true wireless earbuds from Google focus on seamless integration with Google Assistant and adaptive audio that adjusts to your surroundings. They offer a comfortable, secure fit with IPX4 sweat resistance and a pocketable case that supports wireless charging, though they lack any form of active noise cancellation. Battery life is decent for a single charge, but the total with the case is on the lower side for the price point.

Pro:Seamless Google Assistant integration with hands-free voice commands
Pro:Adaptive sound automatically adjusts volume based on environment
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit with IPX4 water resistance

Con:No active noise cancellation at this price
Con:Battery life is only average at 5 hours per charge
Con:No Bluetooth multipoint connectivity

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