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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition: 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.

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
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition
HearWiki score
86
62
Sound
9.0
7.4
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
8.6
Calls
8.0
6.4
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$110

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition (2020). 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.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition2020
What differsMelomania A100Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX2

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$110
HearWiki score
86
62
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
11 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
22 h
Full charge time
66 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Bixby
Weight
9.4 g
6.3 g
Case weight
38.7 g
39.6 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX2
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
3
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

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition

The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition delivers the same well-rounded true wireless performance as the standard model, wrapped in a purple finish with fan-themed extras. It offers a neutral sound profile, long battery life, and improved call clarity via a triple-mic setup, making it a solid everyday choice. However, it lacks active noise cancellation and only has basic water resistance.

  • Pro:Neutral, balanced sound suitable for various genres
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with 11 hours per charge
  • Pro:Clear voice pickup from three-microphone system
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only IPX2 water resistance, limited against sweat and rain
  • Con:No multipoint connection for simultaneous device pairing

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

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