Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs LG Tone Free T90: 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

LG Tone Free T90

69Good

$110

Full review data

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
LG Tone Free T90

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.3

Noise cancelling

7.8

5.8

Battery

8.5

5.5

Calls

8.0

4.4

Value

9.6

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 LG Tone Free T90 (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
Tone Free T902022

What differsMelomania A100Tone Free T90

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX Adaptive
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Tone Free T90

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $110
HearWiki score: 86; 69
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 11 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 17 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 130 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 9 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 9 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 29 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 5 min → 1 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; both
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 11 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 39.3 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; TONE-T90Q.AUSACWH
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs LG Tone Free T90
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	LG Tone Free T90
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$110
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	69 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	11 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	17 Ω
Sensitivity	-	130 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	9 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	9 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	29 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	5 min → 1 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	both
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	11 g
Case weight	38.7 g	39.3 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	TONE-T90Q.AUSACWH
Calls
Microphones	6	3
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

LG Tone Free T90

The LG Tone Free T90 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a claimed 9-hour battery life on a single charge, extending to 29 hours with the charging case. They support Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and high-quality audio codecs, including aptX Adaptive, while offering wireless charging and an IPX4 water-resistance rating for everyday use. With an 11mm dynamic driver and a custom EQ, these earbuds aim to deliver a versatile listening experience.

Pro:Adaptive ANC actively reduces ambient noise
Pro:Long battery life of 9 hours with ANC on
Pro:Multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Con:No LDAC support despite some claims
Con:Battery life is moderate compared to rivals
Con:Earbuds may be heavy at 11 grams each

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