Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Skullcandy Push® Play 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® Play Active

67Good

$60

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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® Play Active

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

8.0

Calls

8.0

6.6

Value

9.6

7.2

Price (USD)

$99

$60

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® Play Active (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
Push® Play Active2022

What differsMelomania A100Push® Play Active

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; SBC
ANC type: Adaptive; None

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Push® Play Active

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $60
HearWiki score: 86; 67
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 6 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; 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; 22 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 104 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 10 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 34 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; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 67 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 4
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Skullcandy Push® Play Active
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Skullcandy Push® Play Active
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$60
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	67 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	6 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	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	22 Ω
Sensitivity	-	104 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	10 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	34 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	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	67 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	-
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® Play Active

These Skullcandy wireless earbuds are built for active use, offering a secure fit and long battery life with the charging case. They deliver a neutral sound signature and practical features like touch controls and ambient mode, making them a solid value pick for workouts rather than a premium all-rounder. With Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint support, they handle daily connectivity needs well.

Pro:Long battery life with case
Pro:Secure fit for workouts
Pro:Neutral sound tuning

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Only SBC codec support
Con:Sound isolation is limited

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