Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Huawei FreeBuds Lite: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Huawei FreeBuds Lite, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

Huawei FreeBuds Lite

Not yet scored

$96

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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
Huawei FreeBuds Lite

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$96

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 Lite (2019). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 4.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Melomania A10020256 yr newer
FreeBuds Lite2019

What differsMelomania A100FreeBuds Lite

Bluetooth: 5.4; 4.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
USB-C: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Specifications

Melomania A100FreeBuds Lite

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $96
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2019
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 7 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 7 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 4.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 11 h; 3 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 12 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; -
Transparency mode: Yes; -
Companion app: Yes; -
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: touch; -
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 5.5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 45.5 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; No
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Huawei FreeBuds Lite
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$96
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2019
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	7 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	7 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	4.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	11 h	3 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	12 h
Full charge time	66 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Companion app	Yes	-
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	-
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5.5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	45.5 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	No
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	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

Huawei FreeBuds Lite

The Huawei FreeBuds Lite are true wireless earbuds with a 7mm dynamic driver, providing around 3 hours of playback per charge and up to 12 hours with the included case. They connect via Bluetooth 4.2 and are rated IPX4 for water resistance, making them suitable for light workouts or outdoor use. With no active noise cancellation, they focus on straightforward, compact performance at a budget-friendly price.

Pro:Compact and lightweight design (5.5g per bud)
Pro:IPX4 water resistance for sweat and light rain
Pro:AAC codec support for compatible devices

Con:Short 3-hour battery life per charge
Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Bluetooth 4.2, not the latest version

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