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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Air5s: 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.

Score breakdown

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

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
  • OPPO Enco Air5s
HearWiki score
86
81
Sound
9.0
7.8
Noise cancelling
7.8
7.5
Battery
8.5
8.9
Calls
8.0
8.3
Value
9.6
8.8
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?

Mixed generations

OPPO Enco Air5s (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 brings Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC, while the OPPO Enco Air5s answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4.

  • Melomania A1002025
  • Enco Air5s20261 yr newer
What differsMelomania A100Enco Air5s

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Enco Air5s
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$52
HearWiki score
86
81
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
9 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
4.5 h
Battery incl. case
39 h
-
Full charge time
66 min
70 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
9.4 g
3.9 g
Case weight
38.7 g
38.7 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
3
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

OPPO Enco Air5s

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

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

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