True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Moondrop Moca: 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
Moondrop Moca
71Good
$60
Full review dataScore 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
- Moondrop Moca
HearWiki score
86
71
Sound
9.0
7.6
Noise cancelling
7.8
7.3
Battery
8.5
5.6
Calls
8.0
5.8
Value
9.6
8.1
Price (USD)
$99
$60
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?
Mixed generations
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against Moondrop Moca (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 brings Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Moondrop Moca answers with LE Audio (LC3).
- Melomania A10020251 yr newer
- Moca2024
What differsMelomania A100Moca
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- Not rated
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Melomania A100Moca
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $60
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 71
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- 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
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 6 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- 4 h
- Battery incl. case
- 39 h
- 21 h
- Full charge time
- 66 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- -
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 4.4 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- 49.6 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- Model code
- -
- MD-TWS-036
- Microphones
- 6
- 4
- 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
Moondrop Moca
The Moondrop Moca is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that delivers a balanced, detailed sound signature and surprisingly capable hybrid active noise cancellation for its price. It offers practical extras like wireless charging, touch controls, and a companion app with a custom EQ, all wrapped in a lightweight, comfortable fit. While early firmware issues affected call quality, recent updates have improved stability, making it a strong value pick in the sub-$60 segment.
- Pro:Balanced, detailed sound for the price
- Pro:Strong hybrid ANC performance
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight fit
- Con:Call quality can be inconsistent
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:No water resistance rating
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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