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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Lypertek Tevi: 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.

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 Tevi
HearWiki score
86
53
Sound
9.0
7.4
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
8.6
Calls
8.0
6.1
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$90

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 Tevi (2019). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • Melomania A10020256 yr newer
  • Tevi2019
What differsMelomania A100Tevi

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
aptX
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX7

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Melomania A100Tevi
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$90
HearWiki score
86
53
Released
2025
2019
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
11 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
70 h
Full charge time
66 min
75 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
15 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
9.4 g
5 g
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX7
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
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

Lypertek Tevi

The Lypertek Tevi are lightweight, comfortable true wireless earbuds with a clear, detailed, and near-neutral sound signature that suits critical listening. They offer exceptional battery life, IPX7 water resistance, and support for aptX, though they lack bass punch and active noise cancellation. Their small size and strong feature set make them a solid value for under $100.

  • Pro:Clear, detailed, and pure sound for the price
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with charging case
  • Pro:IPX7 water resistance for workouts and rain
  • Con:Light on bass for bass-heavy listeners
  • Con:Occasional Bluetooth connection issues
  • Con:Slight background hiss in quiet environments

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

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