Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app: 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app

56Average

$94

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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
Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

5.7

Calls

8.0

4.7

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$94

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?

Half a step newer

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app (2019). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0.

Melomania A10020256 yr newer
Galaxy Buds with the app2019

What differsMelomania A100Galaxy Buds with the app

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; Not rated

Level on: ANC type, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Galaxy Buds with the app

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $94
HearWiki score: 86; 56
Released: 2025; 2019
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 5.8 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Sound signature: -; warm
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 13 h
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 6 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 40 g
Water resistance: IPX5; none
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$94
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	56 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2019
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	5.8 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Sound signature	-	warm
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	13 h
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	6 g
Case weight	38.7 g	40 g
Water resistance	IPX5	none
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	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 with the app

The Samsung Galaxy Buds are a versatile pair of true wireless earbuds that perform well even without the companion app, offering solid battery life and comfortable wear. When paired with the app, they unlock a dynamic sound preset, touch volume controls, and ambient listening mode, making them a flexible choice for everyday listeners.

Pro:Good battery life of 6 hours with 13 more from the case
Pro:Comfortable fit with lightweight 6g earbuds
Pro:App adds a lively Dynamic sound preset and custom EQ

Con:No active noise cancellation despite specs listing it
Con:No multipoint connection for switching between devices
Con:No water resistance rating for workouts or rain

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

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