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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
  • Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless
HearWiki score
86
48
Sound
9.0
7.5
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
2.4
Calls
8.0
6.7
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$180

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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless (2018). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • Melomania A10020257 yr newer
  • MOMENTUM True Wireless2018
What differsMelomania A100MOMENTUM True Wireless

Platform

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

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Melomania A100MOMENTUM True Wireless
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$180
HearWiki score
86
48
Released
2025
2018
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
7 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
7 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
5 Hz - 21 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Sensitivity
-
107 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
11 h
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
12 h
Full charge time
66 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
9.4 g
17 g
Case weight
38.7 g
56.6 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
1
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
beamforming

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

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless delivers a rich, detailed sound signature and a premium, comfortable build, making it a solid choice for audio-focused listeners. However, its short per-charge battery life, finicky touch controls, and occasional connectivity hiccups hold it back from competing with the best in the category. With no ANC or app support, it relies on its strong acoustic performance and IPX4 rating to justify its price.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality with deep bass and clear highs
  • Pro:Premium, comfortable design with IPX4 water resistance
  • Pro:Wide codec support including aptX Low Latency
  • Con:Battery life is short at only 4 hours per charge
  • Con:Touch controls can be erratic and unresponsive
  • Con:Bulky shape may not fit smaller ears well

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

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