Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JBL Endurance Peak 3: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. 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

85Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

JBL Endurance Peak 3

69Good

$110

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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
JBL Endurance Peak 3

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

9.0

Calls

8.0

5.0

Value

9.6

8.0

Price (USD)

$99

$110

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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 4.2 and ANC type Adaptive against None.

Melomania A10020252 yr newer
Endurance Peak 32023

What differsMelomania A100Endurance Peak 3

Bluetooth: 5.4; 4.2
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX7

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Endurance Peak 3

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $110
HearWiki score: 85; 69
Released: 2025; 2023
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
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; 16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 95 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 4.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Battery life: 11 h; 4 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
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; 14.4 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 92.1 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX7
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; JBLENDURPEAKBLK
Microphones: 6; 1
Microphone type: -; beamforming
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; beamforming

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JBL Endurance Peak 3
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	JBL Endurance Peak 3
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$110
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	69 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2023
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	16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	95 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	4.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Battery
Battery life	11 h	4 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	28 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
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	14.4 g
Case weight	38.7 g	92.1 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX7
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	JBLENDURPEAKBLK
Calls
Microphones	6	1
Microphone type	-	beamforming
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	beamforming

What reviewers said

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 are true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a robust feature set, including LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and a long-lasting battery. With a 10mm dynamic driver and a custom EQ via the companion app, they aim to deliver flexible, high-quality sound for everyday use. Their IPX5 rating and wireless charging add practical durability and convenience.

Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC off
Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC codec
Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation adjusts to surroundings

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
Con:Touch controls may be sensitive for some users
Con:No mention of wireless charging case included

JBL Endurance Peak 3

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless sports earbuds designed for active users, featuring a secure hook-and-fin fit, IPX7 sweat and water resistance, and a bass-forward sound profile. They offer a long total battery life of 28 hours with the charging case, touch controls, and app-based EQ customization, though they lack active noise cancellation and have a somewhat bulky design.

Pro:Secure, stable fit for workouts
Pro:Strong water and sweat resistance
Pro:Long overall battery life with case

Con:Bulky, chunky earbud design
Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Bass can overpower other frequencies

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

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