Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Mpow M9: 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

Mpow M9

50Average

$56

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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 6 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Mpow M9

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.2

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

4.5

Calls

8.0

4.2

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$56

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 Mpow M9 (2019). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward.

Melomania A10020256 yr newer
M92019

What differsMelomania A100M9

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Feed-forward
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX8

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Melomania A100M9

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $56
HearWiki score: 86; 50
Released: 2025; 2019
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 90 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 20 m
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 40 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; feedforward
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; -
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX8
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; MPBH413AR
Microphones: 6; 4
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc 8.0

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Mpow M9
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Mpow M9
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$56
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	50 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2019
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	90 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	20 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	40 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	feedforward
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	-
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX8
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	MPBH413AR
Calls
Microphones	6	4
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

Mpow M9

The Mpow M9 offers a budget-friendly AirPods-style design with a bass-forward sound signature and effective feedforward noise cancellation. It provides strong value for money with IPX8 water resistance, a lengthy total battery life, and touch controls, though its call quality and sound refinement fall short of some competitors. Overall, it's a solid pick for users prioritizing style, durability, and affordability over top-tier performance.

Pro:Aggressive bass-forward tuning
Pro:High IPX8 water resistance
Pro:Long 40-hour total battery life with case

Con:Mediocre call quality due to stem design
Con:Sound not as refined as rivals like M5 or M7
Con:No companion app or custom EQ

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