True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Skullcandy Sesh® ANC 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
Skullcandy Sesh® ANC Active
64Good
$71
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
- Skullcandy Sesh® ANC Active
HearWiki score
86
64
Sound
9.0
5.7
Noise cancelling
7.8
5.2
Battery
8.5
8.7
Calls
8.0
6.5
Value
9.6
6.1
Price (USD)
$99
$71
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 Sesh® ANC Active (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC.
- Melomania A10020251 yr newer
- Sesh® ANC Active2024
What differsMelomania A100Sesh® ANC Active
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- AAC
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP67
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Melomania A100Sesh® ANC Active
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $71
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 64
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- 7 h
- Battery incl. case
- 39 h
- 48 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
- 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
- -
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP67
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- 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 Sesh® ANC Active
The Skullcandy Sesh ANC Active earbuds are a rugged, budget-friendly option designed for workouts and daily use, offering a secure fit and IP67 water resistance. They deliver a bass-forward sound with adaptive noise cancellation, though their audio detail and ANC performance are average for the price. With solid battery life, multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and app support, they provide good value for those prioritizing durability over audiophile-grade sound.
- Pro:Rugged IP67 build for workouts and outdoor use
- Pro:Secure and comfortable fit during activity
- Pro:Decent battery life with charging case (up to 48 hours total)
- Con:Sound quality lacks refinement and detail
- Con:ANC is only average, not fully immersive
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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