Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Moondrop Robin: 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

Moondrop Robin

74Great

$140

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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
Moondrop Robin

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

8.2

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.0

Battery

8.5

7.8

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

8.4

Price (USD)

$99

$140

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 Robin (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 Robin answers with LE Audio (LC3).

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
Robin2024

What differsMelomania A100Robin

Top codec: aptX Lossless; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Robin

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $140
HearWiki score: 86; 74
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
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, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 9 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 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; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; -
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; MD-TWS-040
Microphones: 6; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; ENC

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Moondrop Robin
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Moondrop Robin
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$140
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	74 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	9 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	30 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	-
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	MD-TWS-040
Calls
Microphones	6	2
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	ENC

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 Robin

The Moondrop Robin is a feature-rich true wireless earbud that balances a hybrid dual-driver setup with adaptive hybrid noise cancellation, LDAC support, and long battery life for its price. Its neutral-ish tuning and comfortable fit make it a strong all-rounder, though its app and firmware experience can be inconsistent. With Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, and wireless charging, it covers modern connectivity needs well.

Pro:Hybrid dual-driver design for detailed sound
Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case

Con:App experience can be finicky
Con:No physical pairing button on the case
Con:Technical performance is only average for tuning

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

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