Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Skullcandy Method® 360 ANC: 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

Skullcandy Method® 360 ANC

80Great

$100

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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
Skullcandy Method® 360 ANC

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

8.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

8.0

Battery

8.5

7.5

Calls

8.0

6.5

Value

9.6

9.0

Price (USD)

$99

$100

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

Both shipped in 2025. The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Melomania A1002025
Method® 360 ANC2025

What differsMelomania A100Method® 360 ANC

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Method® 360 ANC

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $100
HearWiki score: 86; 80
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 12 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 97.1 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 40 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 32 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; -
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 11 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 77 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 4
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Skullcandy Method® 360 ANC
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Skullcandy Method® 360 ANC
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$100
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	80 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	12 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	97.1 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	40 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	32 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	-
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	11 g
Case weight	38.7 g	77 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	4
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

Skullcandy Method® 360 ANC

The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds deliver a bass-forward, spacious sound profile with effective hybrid noise cancellation, making them a compelling budget-friendly option. They offer long battery life, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, and a customizable EQ, though the charging case feels bulky and codec support is limited to SBC and AAC. Overall, they provide strong value for listeners prioritizing ANC and battery over premium build and high-res audio.

Pro:Excellent value for the price with strong ANC
Pro:Bass-forward yet customizable sound via EQ
Pro:Long battery life (up to 32 hours with ANC)

Con:Bulky charging case design
Con:Only basic SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
Con:Sound may lack liveliness for some listeners

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

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