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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Shanling MT3000: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Shanling MT3000, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • Shanling MT3000
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
9.0
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$120

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 Shanling MT3000 (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.

  • Melomania A10020254 yr newer
  • MT30002021
What differsMelomania A100MT3000

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Top codec
aptX Lossless
aptX
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Specifications

Melomania A100MT3000
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$120
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2025
2021
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
-
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
10 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
11 h
35 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
-
Full charge time
66 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
9.4 g
4.8 g
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
-
USB-C
Yes
-
Pad material
silicone
-
Model code
-
MTW300
Microphones
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

Shanling MT3000

The Shanling MT3000 is a true wireless earbud with a 6mm dynamic driver using a carbon nanotube diaphragm, powered by a Qualcomm QCC3040 chip for stable Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. It supports SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs, and provides up to 35 hours of total playback. The earbuds are rated IPX7 for water resistance and feature touch controls, including volume adjustment.

  • Pro:Strong battery life of 35 hours total
  • Pro:Supports aptX for high-quality audio
  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for durability
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only Bluetooth 5.2, not the latest version
  • Con:No mention of wireless charging support

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