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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
9.0
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$69

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 Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Transparency mode and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

  • Melomania A10020254 yr newer
  • Hammerhead True Wireless X2021
What differsMelomania A100Hammerhead True Wireless X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Hammerhead True Wireless X
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$69
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2025
2021
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2× 13 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
10 mm
13 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
91 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
-
60 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
28 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
-
Full charge time
66 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
10 min → 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
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
9.4 g
10 g
Case weight
38.7 g
42 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
2
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

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X are budget-friendly wireless earbuds built for gamers, featuring custom-tuned 13 mm drivers and a dedicated low-latency mode for responsive audio. They offer a long total battery life of 28 hours, touch controls, and an IPX4 water resistance rating, though they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Low 60 ms latency gaming mode
  • Pro:Long 28-hour total battery life
  • Pro:Custom-tuned 13 mm drivers for punchy sound
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:No wireless charging

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