Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs KZ VXS Pro: 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

KZ VXS Pro

64Good

$56

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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
KZ VXS Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

7.3

Calls

8.0

6.4

Value

9.6

5.0

Price (USD)

$99

$56

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 KZ VXS Pro (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Wireless charging, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
VXS Pro2024

What differsMelomania A100VXS Pro

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX Adaptive
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Melomania A100VXS Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $56
HearWiki score: 86; 64
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still 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; 7 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 114 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Wireless range: -; 15 m
Battery life: 11 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 32 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; -
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs KZ VXS Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	KZ VXS Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$56
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	64 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2024
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	7 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	114 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Wireless range	-	15 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	32 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	-
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	1
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

KZ VXS Pro

The KZ VXS Pro is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud focused on core performance, offering a 10mm dynamic driver and Bluetooth 5.3 with a wide codec selection including aptX Adaptive. It emphasizes long battery life (8 hours per charge, 32 with the case) and reliable connectivity, making it a practical choice for users who value straightforward functionality over extra features like ANC or app support.

Pro:Excellent battery life with 32 total hours including case
Pro:Supports multiple high-quality codecs including aptX Adaptive
Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 for stable and low-latency connections

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:No app support or custom EQ options
Con:Single microphone may limit call clarity in noisy environments

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