Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Buds3: 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

OPPO Enco Buds3

77Great

$52

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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 4 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
OPPO Enco Buds3

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.5

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

9.0

Calls

8.0

8.2

Value

9.6

9.0

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

Both shipped in 2025. The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

Melomania A1002025
Enco Buds32025

What differsMelomania A100Enco Buds3

Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Enco Buds3

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $52
HearWiki score: 86; 77
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 12.4 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Sensitivity: -; 123 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
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; 9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 48 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 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; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; 3.8 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 39.2 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; ETEG1
Microphones: 6; -
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Buds3
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	OPPO Enco Buds3
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$52
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	77 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	12.4 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Sensitivity	-	123 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	47 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	48 h
Full charge time	66 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	3.8 g
Case weight	38.7 g	39.2 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	ETEG1
Calls
Microphones	6	-
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

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 Buds3

The OPPO Enco Buds3 are a lightweight, half-in-ear TWS option that prioritize comfort and long battery life over active noise cancellation. They deliver a warm, bass-forward sound signature with clear calls and practical features like Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, and low-latency gaming mode, making them a solid budget pick for casual listening. However, the open fit may not suit workouts or loud environments, and the tuning sacrifices some vocal clarity for smoothness.

Pro:Excellent battery life (up to 9.5 hours, 48 with case)
Pro:Comfortable, lightweight semi-open fit
Pro:Solid bass-heavy sound for the price

Con:Loose fit not ideal for active use or noisy settings
Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Warmer tuning reduces vocal prominence

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

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