Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Haylou X1 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

Haylou X1 Pro

58Average

$72

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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
Haylou X1 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.2

Noise cancelling

7.8

5.3

Battery

8.5

6.7

Calls

8.0

6.8

Value

9.6

5.8

Price (USD)

$99

$72

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 Haylou X1 Pro (2022). 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. It also adds Wireless charging, Custom EQ, Companion app and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
X1 Pro2022

What differsMelomania A100X1 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Melomania A100X1 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $72
HearWiki score: 86; 58
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 8 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 8 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 110 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; 40 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 22 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; -
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.6 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Haylou X1 Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Haylou X1 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$72
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	58 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	8 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	8 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	110 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	40 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	22 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	-
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.6 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	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

Haylou X1 Pro

The Haylou X1 Pro delivers hybrid active noise cancellation, dual-device multipoint connectivity, and an impressive 40-hour total battery life in a lightweight, IPX4-rated shell. With AAC/SBC codec support, six microphones for clear calls, and a touch control scheme, it packs strong everyday value for around $72, though it lacks wireless charging and custom EQ.

Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Long 40-hour battery life (22 with ANC)
Pro:Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint

Con:No wireless charging or custom EQ
Con:Only AAC and SBC codecs
Con:Touch controls may be finicky for some

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