Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Huawei Freebuds 6i: 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

Huawei Freebuds 6i

74Great

$85

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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 5 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Huawei Freebuds 6i

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.4

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.9

Battery

8.5

4.8

Calls

8.0

6.6

Value

9.6

8.8

Price (USD)

$99

$85

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 Huawei Freebuds 6i (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC.

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
Freebuds 6i2024

What differsMelomania A100Freebuds 6i

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LDAC
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Freebuds 6i

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $85
HearWiki score: 86; 74
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 11 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 5 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 35 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 40 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 5.4 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 34 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; DNN

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Huawei Freebuds 6i
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Huawei Freebuds 6i
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$85
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	74 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	11 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	5 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	35 h
Full charge time	66 min	40 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5.4 g
Case weight	38.7 g	34 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	3
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	DNN

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

Huawei Freebuds 6i

The Huawei FreeBuds 6i are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that excel in active noise cancellation and call clarity, making them a strong alternative to pricier flagship models. They offer a well-rounded feature set including adaptive ANC, LDAC support, and multi-device connectivity, though the sound signature could use a bit more energy. For the price, they deliver impressive performance and value, especially for those prioritizing noise isolation and dependable controls.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancelling for the price
Pro:Clear call quality with triple microphone setup
Pro:Support for LDAC and L2HC 2.0 high-res codecs

Con:Sound could be livelier or more dynamic
Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Battery life drops notably with ANC enabled

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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