Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Free3: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Free3, 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 Free3

Not yet scored

$72

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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 Free3

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$72

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 Free3 (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC. The OPPO Enco Free3 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

Melomania A10020252 yr newer
Enco Free32023

What differsMelomania A100Enco Free3

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LDAC
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 Free3

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $72
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2023
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
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 - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 107 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 47 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 5.5 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; -
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; 4.3 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 47.3 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco Free3
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	OPPO Enco Free3
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$72
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2023
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 - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	107 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	47 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	5.5 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	30 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
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
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.3 g
Case weight	38.7 g	47.3 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	2
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 Free3

The OPPO Enco Free3 are true wireless earbuds with a 12.4mm bamboo-fiber driver for detailed audio, adaptive noise cancellation up to 49dB, and support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They provide around 7 hours of playback per charge (30 hours with the charging case) and boast an IP55 rating for water and dust resistance. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and touch controls, they offer a versatile and feature-rich listening experience at a budget-friendly price.

Pro:Strong adaptive ANC with 49dB reduction
Pro:High-quality LDAC codec support for detailed sound
Pro:Long battery life with the charging case (30 hours total)

Con:Battery life drops to 5.5 hours with ANC enabled
Con:No wireless charging support (USB-C only)
Con:Touch controls may be less precise than physical buttons

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