Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Realme Buds Air 6: 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

Realme Buds Air 6

75Great

$58

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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
Realme Buds Air 6

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.8

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.7

Battery

8.5

7.1

Calls

8.0

6.4

Value

9.6

6.8

Price (USD)

$99

$58

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 Realme Buds Air 6 (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC.

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
Buds Air 62024

What differsMelomania A100Buds Air 6

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Buds Air 6

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $58
HearWiki score: 86; 75
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
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
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: -; 55 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 10 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 7 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 40 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 50 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 7 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; -
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 46 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Realme Buds Air 6
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Realme Buds Air 6
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$58
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	75 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2024
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
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	-	55 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	10 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	7 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	40 h
Full charge time	66 min	50 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 7 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	-
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	46 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
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

Realme Buds Air 6

The Realme Buds Air 6 deliver an entertaining sound profile and clear call quality for around $58, making them a solid budget pick. While they feature adaptive noise cancellation and support for high-quality LHDC codecs, their ANC isn't the strongest in the class, and battery life with ANC is modest at 7 hours. They lack multipoint connectivity, which may be a dealbreaker for some, but they remain a fun-sounding option for casual listeners.

Pro:Entertaining, lively sound signature
Pro:Clear call quality with 6 microphones
Pro:Support for LHDC high-resolution audio codec

Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
Con:ANC performance is not the strongest in its price range
Con:Battery life with ANC drops to 7 hours

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