Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Hidizs H1: 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

Hidizs H1

51Average

$50

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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
Hidizs H1

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.3

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

5.0

Calls

8.0

5.0

Value

9.6

5.7

Price (USD)

$99

$50

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 Hidizs H1 (2018). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C and Transparency mode.

Melomania A10020257 yr newer
H12018

What differsMelomania A100H1

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
USB-C: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No

Level on: Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100H1

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $50
HearWiki score: 86; 51
Released: 2025; 2018
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10.2 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10.2 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 20 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 112 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 11 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; -
Full charge time: 66 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 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; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 20 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: Yes; No
Pad material: silicone; -
Connector: -; 2-pin 0.78 mm
Microphones: 6; 1
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Hidizs H1
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Hidizs H1
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$50
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	51 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2018
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10.2 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10.2 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	20 Ω
Sensitivity	-	112 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	11 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	-
Full charge time	66 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 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	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	20 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	Yes	No
Pad material	silicone	-
Connector	-	2-pin 0.78 mm
Calls
Microphones	6	1
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Call noise reduction	Yes	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

Hidizs H1

The Hidizs H1 is a budget-friendly wireless IEM that pairs a 10.2mm dynamic driver with a Bluetooth 5.0 cable, offering a mild V-shaped sound with decent bass depth. It supports multiple codecs including aptX Low Latency, but its average technical performance and modest battery life keep it from standing out among peers. Practical design and comfortable fit make it a solid everyday option for casual listeners.

Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
Pro:Supports aptX, aptX Low Latency, AAC, and SBC
Pro:Deep-reaching bass with a mild V-shaped signature

Con:Battery life is limited at around 8 hours
Con:Volume control on the cable is restricted
Con:Technical performance is only average

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