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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Air3s: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Air3s, 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
  • OPPO Enco Air3s
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
9.0
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$52

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 OPPO Enco Air3s (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • Melomania A10020251 yr newer
  • Enco Air3s2024
What differsMelomania A100Enco Air3s

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IP54

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Enco Air3s
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$52
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
13.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
13.4 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Sensitivity
-
125 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
47 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
25 h
Full charge time
66 min
72 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
9.4 g
3.7 g
Case weight
38.7 g
37.2 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP54
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Model code
-
ETE81
Microphones
6
4
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
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

OPPO Enco Air3s

The OPPO Enco Air3s are lightweight true wireless earbuds with a 13.4mm dynamic driver and Bluetooth 5.3, offering a comfortable fit at a budget-friendly price. They provide up to 6 hours of playtime per charge and 25 hours total with the case, plus support for multipoint connections and a custom EQ. While they lack active noise cancellation, they include IP54 water resistance and four microphones for clear call quality.

  • Pro:Lightweight at just 3.7g per bud
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for easy device switching
  • Pro:Custom EQ and touch controls for personalization
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging for the case
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC

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