Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Lypertek PurePlay Z7: 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

Lypertek PurePlay Z7

65Good

$89

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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
Lypertek PurePlay Z7

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.7

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

9.0

Calls

8.0

5.6

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$89

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 Lypertek PurePlay Z7 (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
PurePlay Z72022

What differsMelomania A100PurePlay Z7

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX Adaptive
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100PurePlay Z7

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $89
HearWiki score: 86; 65
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 3-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 6 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 3
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature: -; v-shaped
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 11 h; 10 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 80 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; both
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc 8.0

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Lypertek PurePlay Z7
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Lypertek PurePlay Z7
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$89
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	65 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	3-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	6 mm
Drivers per side	1	3
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature	-	v-shaped
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	11 h	10 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	80 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
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	No
Controls	touch	both
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	1
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc 8.0

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

Lypertek PurePlay Z7

The Lypertek PurePlay Z7 earbuds are built for audio purists, featuring a triple-driver hybrid setup with aptX Adaptive support to deliver detailed, engaging sound. They offer exceptional battery life with 10 hours per charge and up to 80 hours with the case, plus wireless charging and IPX5 water resistance. While they skip active noise cancellation and multipoint, their transparent design and custom EQ via the app make them a solid pick for listeners who prioritize sound quality over extra features.

Pro:Excellent triple-driver sound quality
Pro:Very long battery life (10h + 80h case)
Pro:Supports aptX Adaptive and AAC codecs

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Only one microphone per earbud
Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection

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