Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Marshall Minor III: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Marshall Minor III, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

Marshall Minor III

Not yet scored

$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 7 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Marshall Minor III

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

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 Marshall Minor III (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None.

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
Minor III2021

What differsMelomania A100Minor III

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Minor III

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $100
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 12 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 93 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, aptX
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: -; 330 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 25 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 15 min → 1.5 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; No
Weight: 9.4 g; 4 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 40.2 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; No

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Marshall Minor III
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Marshall Minor III
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$100
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 12 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	93 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, aptX
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	-	330 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	25 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	15 min → 1.5 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	No
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4 g
Case weight	38.7 g	40.2 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	1
Call noise reduction	Yes	No

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

Marshall Minor III

The Marshall Minor III are true wireless earbuds that deliver the brand's signature rock-tuned sound through custom 12 mm drivers. They offer a total of 25 hours of playback with the charging case, along with Bluetooth 5.2, IPX4 sweat and water resistance, and wireless charging support. With no ANC or transparency mode, they focus on straightforward, punchy audio in a compact design.

Pro:Signature Marshall-tuned sound with 12 mm drivers
Pro:Compact and lightweight at just 4 grams per earbud
Pro:IPX4 water resistance for workouts and light rain

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Battery life is modest at 5 hours per charge
Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

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