Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Sabbat E12 Ultra: 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

Sabbat E12 Ultra

55Average

$50

Full review data

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
Sabbat E12 Ultra

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.1

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

5.5

Calls

8.0

5.2

Value

9.6

6.7

Price (USD)

$99

$50

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 Sabbat E12 Ultra (2019). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

Melomania A10020256 yr newer
E12 Ultra2019

What differsMelomania A100E12 Ultra

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX
ANC type: Adaptive; Feed-forward
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No

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

Specifications

Melomania A100E12 Ultra

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $50
HearWiki score: 86; 55
Released: 2025; 2019
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 120 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; feedforward
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 54 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc 8.1

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Sabbat E12 Ultra
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Sabbat E12 Ultra
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$50
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	55 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2019
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	120 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	30 h
Full charge time	66 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	feedforward
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	54 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	-
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc 8.1

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

Sabbat E12 Ultra

The Sabbat E12 Ultra is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that delivers a bass-forward, engaging sound signature with a comfortable fit and reliable physical controls. It packs a solid feature set for the price, including active noise cancellation, wireless charging, aptX support, and a total battery life of 30 hours with the case. While its tuning leans heavily toward low-end punch, it remains a practical everyday option for those prioritizing battery and convenience over neutrality.

Pro:Engaging, bass-heavy sound signature
Pro:Comfortable fit with secure earpieces
Pro:Supports aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs

Con:Bass-heavy tuning may overwhelm some genres
Con:Build quality feels less premium
Con:Occasional background hiss reported

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

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