Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Skullcandy Push Active: 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 Push Active

67Good

$69

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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 Push Active

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.5

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

8.1

Calls

8.0

4.8

Value

9.6

6.4

Price (USD)

$99

$69

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 Push Active (2022). 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. The Skullcandy Push Active answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
Push Active2022

What differsMelomania A100Push Active

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Push Active

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $69
HearWiki score: 86; 67
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 6 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 6 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 22 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 105 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 10 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 44 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 10 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; -
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; 95 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 4
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Skullcandy Push Active
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Skullcandy Push Active
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$69
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	67 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 6 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	10 mm	6 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	22 Ω
Sensitivity	-	105 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	10 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	44 h
Full charge time	66 min	10 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	-
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
Design
Weight	9.4 g	95 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
Detachable cable	-	No
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 Push Active

The Skullcandy Push Active are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds built for workouts, offering a secure fit, long-lasting battery with the charging case, and a balanced sound profile. They come with practical features like Bluetooth 5.2, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging, making them a versatile choice for active listeners who prioritize function over premium audio.

Pro:Secure and comfortable fit for exercise
Pro:Excellent battery life with the charging case
Pro:Supports multipoint and wireless charging

Con:No active noise cancellation despite spec listing
Con:Average sound quality for the price
Con:Wind noise can affect transparency mode

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