Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: OPPO Enco Air5 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $69.

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro

89Outstanding

$69

Full review data

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
OPPO Enco Air5 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

8.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

9.0

Battery

8.5

9.0

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

9.0

Price (USD)

$99

$69

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

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 brings Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the OPPO Enco Air5 Pro answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4.

Melomania A1002025
Enco Air5 Pro20261 yr newer

What differsMelomania A100Enco Air5 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.4; 6.0
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LHDC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Enco Air5 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $69
HearWiki score: 86; 89
Released: 2025; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 12 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Sensitivity: -; 122 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 6.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 47 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 13 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 7 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 54 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; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.4 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 43 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$69
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	89 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2025	2026
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 12 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	10 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Sensitivity	-	122 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	6.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	47 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	13 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	7 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	54 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	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.4 g
Case weight	38.7 g	43 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	3
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 Air5 Pro

The OPPO Enco Air5 Pro are true wireless earbuds with 12mm drivers and hybrid active noise cancellation, offering a versatile listening experience. Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connectivity, and IP55 water resistance make them practical for daily use.

Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for immersive listening
Pro:13-hour battery per earbud, 54 hours with case
Pro:Supports high-quality LHDC codec

Con:No wireless charging, only USB-C
Con:Sensitivity at 122 dB may be too high for some
Con:Touch controls may be accidentally triggered

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