Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco X3s: 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 X3s

71Good

$93

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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 X3s

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.1

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.9

Battery

8.5

8.2

Calls

8.0

7.5

Value

9.6

8.0

Price (USD)

$99

$93

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

OPPO Enco X3s (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC. The OPPO Enco X3s answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

Melomania A1002025
Enco X3s20261 yr newer

What differsMelomania A100Enco X3s

Top codec: aptX Lossless; LHDC
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Enco X3s

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $93
HearWiki score: 86; 71
Released: 2025; 2026
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; -
Sensitivity: -; 118 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; -
Full charge time: 66 min; 50 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; 4.7 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

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco X3s
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	OPPO Enco X3s
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$93
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	71 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2026
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	-
Sensitivity	-	118 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	-
Full charge time	66 min	50 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	4.7 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

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 X3s

The OPPO Enco X3s are well-rounded true wireless earbuds that offer a hybrid dual-driver setup, adaptive noise cancellation, and solid battery life for the price. They deliver good audio quality and everyday usability, though their ANC and sound tuning don't quite top the class. Overall, they're a polished midrange option, especially for those in the OPPO ecosystem, but they face stiff competition from rivals.

Pro:Good audio quality with hybrid dual drivers
Pro:Long battery life of 11 hours on a single charge
Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation for the price

Con:ANC is slightly weaker than some top competitors
Con:Sound lacks sparkle compared to class leaders
Con:Noise cancellation could be stronger to be ideal

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

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