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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs QCY HT01: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
  • QCY HT01
HearWiki score
86
50
Sound
9.0
6.3
Noise cancelling
7.8
4.8
Battery
8.5
4.8
Calls
8.0
4.0
Value
9.6
2.8
Price (USD)
$99
$120

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 QCY HT01 (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Melomania A10020254 yr newer
  • HT012021
What differsMelomania A100HT01

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100HT01
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$120
HearWiki score
86
50
Released
2025
2021
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
7 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
7 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
4.5 h
Battery incl. case
39 h
24 h
Full charge time
66 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
9.4 g
5.2 g
Case weight
38.7 g
42.8 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX5
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
-
Call noise reduction
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

QCY HT01

The QCY HT01 is a true wireless earbud with hybrid active noise cancellation and a lightweight 5.2g build, offering around 4.5 hours of playback with ANC enabled and a total of 24 hours with the charging case. It features IPX5 water resistance, wireless charging, and a button-based control scheme with transparency mode, though it lacks multipoint and custom EQ. Sound-wise, it delivers more body in vocals and detailed mids, making it a solid option for those prioritizing vocal clarity over call quality or ANC performance.

  • Pro:Detailed mids with good vocal body
  • Pro:Lightweight design at just 5.2g per bud
  • Pro:Supports wireless charging and USB-C
  • Con:Active noise cancellation underperforms
  • Con:Call quality is disappointing
  • Con:No multipoint connection support

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

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