Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Sabbat E16: 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 E16

60Average

$85

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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
Sabbat E16

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.8

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

5.6

Calls

8.0

5.4

Value

9.6

6.1

Price (USD)

$99

$85

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 E16 (2021). 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 None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Companion app.

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
E162021

What differsMelomania A100E16

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No

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

Specifications

Melomania A100E16

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $85
HearWiki score: 86; 60
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 93 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: -; 45 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 24 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; -
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; -
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc 8.1

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Sabbat E16
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Sabbat E16
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$85
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	60 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	93 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	-	45 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	24 h
Full charge time	66 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	-
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	2
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 E16

The Sabbat E16 is a hybrid dual-driver TWS earbud that stands out for its clear, natural, and balanced sound at a reasonable price. While it impresses sonically, a finicky fit and noticeable hiss when paused hold it back from being a top pick. It offers solid basics like aptX support, IPX5 water resistance, and wireless charging for everyday convenience.

Pro:Clear, natural, and balanced sound signature
Pro:Strong value for the price
Pro:Supports aptX for better wireless audio

Con:Tricky, insecure fit for some ears
Con:Audible white noise when playback is paused
Con:No active noise cancellation or app 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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