Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4: 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 Buds4

66Good

$160

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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 7 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Samsung Galaxy Buds4

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.9

Noise cancelling

7.8

4.0

Battery

8.5

5.3

Calls

8.0

7.9

Value

9.6

5.8

Price (USD)

$99

$160

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?

Mixed generations

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 brings Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 answers with Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.4 and LE Audio (LC3). The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX5.

Melomania A1002025
Galaxy Buds420261 yr newer

What differsMelomania A100Galaxy Buds4

Bluetooth: 5.4; 6.1
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Galaxy Buds4

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $160
HearWiki score: 86; 66
Released: 2025; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 11 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 6.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 5 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 30 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; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.6 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 45.1 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; SM-R540NZKA
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Samsung Galaxy Buds4
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$160
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	66 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2026
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	11 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	6.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	5 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	30 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	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.6 g
Case weight	38.7 g	45.1 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	SM-R540NZKA
Calls
Microphones	6	6
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 Buds4

The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 are true wireless earbuds that deliver adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable, secure fit thanks to their lightweight design. With an 11mm dynamic driver, they offer a balanced sound profile, while the 6.1 Bluetooth version ensures stable multipoint connections. The IP54 rating and wireless charging case make them a practical everyday companion, offering up to 30 hours of total playback with the case.

Pro:Adaptive ANC adjusts to your surroundings
Pro:Compact and light at just 4.6g per bud
Pro:IP54 water resistance for workouts

Con:Battery life drops to 5 hours with ANC on
Con:No LDAC or aptX codec support
Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive

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