Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Huawei Freebuds SE 4: 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 SE 4

79Great

$80

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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 SE 4

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.4

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.2

Battery

8.5

9.0

Calls

8.0

6.8

Value

9.6

8.4

Price (USD)

$99

$80

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

Both shipped in 2025. The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Melomania A1002025
Freebuds SE 42025

What differsMelomania A100Freebuds SE 4

Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Freebuds SE 4

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $80
HearWiki score: 86; 79
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 11 h; 10 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 7 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 50 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 110 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.3 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 36 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; silicone
Microphones: 6; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Huawei Freebuds SE 4
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Huawei Freebuds SE 4
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$80
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	79 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	11 h	10 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	7 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	50 h
Full charge time	66 min	110 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	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.3 g
Case weight	38.7 g	36 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	silicone
Calls
Microphones	6	2
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

Huawei Freebuds SE 4

The Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that prioritize comfort, solid battery life, and effective hybrid noise cancellation for the price. They deliver a warm, pleasant sound signature that works well at moderate volumes, though they lack multipoint connectivity and have some limitations in build and app availability. Overall, they offer strong everyday value for budget-conscious listeners.

Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
Pro:Long battery life with case (up to 50 hours)

Con:No multipoint connection
Con:Build quality feels budget-oriented
Con:App availability can be limited in some regions

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

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