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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OnePlus Gaming Buds: which should you buy?

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

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
  • OnePlus Gaming Buds
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
9.0
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$79

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?

Half a step newer

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against OnePlus Gaming Buds (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC.

  • Melomania A10020252 yr newer
  • Gaming Buds2023
What differsMelomania A100Gaming Buds

Platform

Top codec
aptX Lossless
LHDC

Level on: Bluetooth.

Specifications

Melomania A100Gaming Buds
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$79
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2025
2023
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
11 h
43 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
-
Full charge time
66 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
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
-
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
-
USB-C
Yes
-
Pad material
silicone
-
Model code
-
OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Microphones
6
-
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

OnePlus Gaming Buds

These true wireless earbuds deliver a punchy 11mm dynamic driver sound with support for AAC and LHDC codecs, plus active noise cancellation to keep distractions at bay. With Bluetooth 5.4 and a claimed 43-hour total battery life when using the charging case, they're built for long listening sessions on the go.

  • Pro:Effective active noise cancellation
  • Pro:Long 43-hour total battery life
  • Pro:Modern Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
  • Con:Single-driver design limits sound separation
  • Con:No mention of wireless charging in specs
  • Con:Battery life may vary with ANC usage

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

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