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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Skullcandy Mod: 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
  • Skullcandy Mod
HearWiki score
86
70
Sound
9.0
6.9
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
7.1
Calls
8.0
6.8
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$53

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 Skullcandy Mod (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • Melomania A10020254 yr newer
  • Mod2021
What differsMelomania A100Mod

Platform

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

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Mod
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$53
HearWiki score
86
70
Released
2025
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
6 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
10 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
-
95 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
34 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
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
both
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
9.4 g
-
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
1
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

Skullcandy Mod

The Skullcandy Mod delivers a bass-forward sound with a robust feature set for its price, including multipoint Bluetooth and a lengthy combined battery life. While its audio quality is decent rather than exceptional, the IP55 durability and app-based EQ make it a practical budget option for everyday use.

  • Pro:Strong bass response
  • Pro:Long battery life with case
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth support
  • Con:Sound is not neutral
  • Con:Average audio fidelity
  • Con:Single microphone limits call quality

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

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