Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Google Pixel Buds A Series: 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

Google Pixel Buds A Series

63Good

$92

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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
Google Pixel Buds A Series

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.4

Noise cancelling

7.8

0.0

Battery

8.5

4.9

Calls

8.0

6.4

Value

9.6

6.4

Price (USD)

$99

$92

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 A Series (2023). 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 A10020252 yr newer
Pixel Buds A Series2023

What differsMelomania A100Pixel Buds A Series

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

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Pixel Buds A Series

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $92
HearWiki score: 86; 63
Released: 2025; 2023
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 12 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Sound signature: -; neutral
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; 15 min → 3 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Google Assistant
Weight: 9.4 g; 5.1 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 42.8 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; silicone
Connector: -; USB-C
Model code: -; GA02213-US
Microphones: 6; 2
Microphone type: -; beamforming
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; beamforming

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Google Pixel Buds A Series
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Google Pixel Buds A Series
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$92
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	63 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2023
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	12 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Sound signature	-	neutral
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	15 min → 3 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Google Assistant
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5.1 g
Case weight	38.7 g	42.8 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	silicone
Connector	-	USB-C
Model code	-	GA02213-US
Calls
Microphones	6	2
Microphone type	-	beamforming
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 A Series

The Google Pixel Buds A-Series are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver a balanced, neutral sound signature with a comfortable fit and reliable touch controls. While they lack active noise cancellation and premium features, they offer solid call quality, IPX4 splash resistance, and seamless integration with Android devices, making them a practical choice for everyday use.

Pro:Balanced, neutral sound profile
Pro:Excellent call quality with beamforming mics
Pro:Compact and pocketable charging case

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Battery life is modest at around 5 hours per charge
Con:Lacks multipoint connection and wireless charging

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