Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Free 4: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Free 4, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

OPPO Enco Free 4

Not yet scored

$59

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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 6 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
OPPO Enco Free 4

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$59

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

Both shipped in 2025. The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC.

Melomania A1002025
Enco Free 42025

What differsMelomania A100Enco Free 4

Top codec: aptX Lossless; LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Enco Free 4

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $59
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 15 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 118 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 45 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 80 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; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.7 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 49 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Free 4
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	OPPO Enco Free 4
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$59
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	15 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	118 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	45 h
Full charge time	66 min	80 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	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.7 g
Case weight	38.7 g	49 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	3
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI 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 Free 4

The OPPO Enco Free 4 are true wireless earbuds offering adaptive active noise cancellation and a dual-driver hybrid setup for detailed sound. They provide up to 11 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC) and a total of 45 hours with the case, along with IP55 water resistance and LHDC codec support. Touch controls and a transparency mode add convenience for daily use.

Pro:Adaptive ANC with strong noise reduction
Pro:Dual-driver setup for clear, balanced audio
Pro:Long total battery life of 45 hours with case

Con:No multipoint connection for switching devices
Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Lacks custom EQ adjustments

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