Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JLab Epic Sport ANC 3: 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

JLab Epic Sport ANC 3

80Great

$100

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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
JLab Epic Sport ANC 3

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

8.1

Noise cancelling

7.8

5.9

Battery

8.5

9.3

Calls

8.0

6.3

Value

9.6

9.0

Price (USD)

$99

$100

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 JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC. The JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP66 against IPX5.

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
Epic Sport ANC 32024

What differsMelomania A100Epic Sport ANC 3

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LDAC
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP66

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Epic Sport ANC 3

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $100
HearWiki score: 86; 80
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 9 m
Battery life: 11 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 56 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
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; 16.8 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 60.6 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP66
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JLab Epic Sport ANC 3
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	JLab Epic Sport ANC 3
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$100
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	80 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	9 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	56 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
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	16.8 g
Case weight	38.7 g	60.6 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP66
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV
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

JLab Epic Sport ANC 3

The JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 are rugged, workout-ready true wireless earbuds that pack adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity into a secure IP66-rated design. With a hybrid dual-driver setup, long battery life, and wireless charging, they offer a strong feature set for the price, making them a versatile choice for active Android users.

Pro:Secure, sweatproof IP66 build ideal for workouts
Pro:Adaptive ANC with effective transparency mode
Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio on Android

Con:Battery life drops noticeably with ANC enabled
Con:Touch controls may take time to master
Con:Bulky case may not suit all pockets

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