True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs RHA TrueConnect: 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
RHA TrueConnect
42Weak
$58
Full review dataScore 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
- RHA TrueConnect
HearWiki score
86
42
Sound
9.0
6.2
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
3.8
Calls
8.0
5.2
Value
9.6
4.3
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 RHA TrueConnect (2019). 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 None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.
- Melomania A10020256 yr newer
- TrueConnect2019
What differsMelomania A100TrueConnect
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.0
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- AAC
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
Melomania A100TrueConnect
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $58
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 42
- Released
- 2025
- 2019
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 6 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- bass-heavy
- Impedance
- 25 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
- 5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 39 h
- 25 h
- Full charge time
- 66 min
- 100 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Yes
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 13 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- 91 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- Model code
- -
- 602030
- Microphones
- 6
- 1
- 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
RHA TrueConnect
The RHA TrueConnect offers a straightforward true wireless experience with a comfortable, lightweight fit and IPX5 water resistance for workouts. Its sound is decent but can sound dated and slightly muddy compared to newer buds, while the lack of modern features like ANC or app support limits its appeal today. Battery life is average at 5 hours per charge, with a total of 25 hours including the case.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for sports
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection
- Con:Sound can be muddy or artificial
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:No app support or EQ adjustments
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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