True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Havit G1: 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
Havit G1
39Weak
$60
Full review dataScore 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
- Havit G1
HearWiki score
86
39
Sound
9.0
4.8
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
2.0
Calls
8.0
3.8
Value
9.6
3.0
Price (USD)
$99
$60
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 Havit G1 (2019). 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. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and USB-C.
- Melomania A10020256 yr newer
- G12019
What differsMelomania A100G1
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.0
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- AAC
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Water resistance.
Specifications
Melomania A100G1
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $60
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 39
- Released
- 2025
- 2019
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 5.8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 5.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- bright
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 90 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 3.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 39 h
- 21 h
- Full charge time
- 66 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 12 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- 59 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- Microphones
- 6
- 1
- 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
Havit G1
The Havit G1 is an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds designed with sports and active use in mind, offering a secure and comfortable fit. It includes practical features like IPX5 water resistance and AAC support, though its battery life and sound quality are modest rather than standout. Overall, it's a value-focused option for those prioritizing fit and basic performance over premium audio.
- Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for sports and workouts
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for sweat and light rain
- Pro:Supports AAC codec for better iOS audio
- Con:Short battery life of only 3.5 hours per charge
- Con:Sound quality is not a strong point
- Con:No active noise cancellation or USB-C charging
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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