
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Sony WF-C710N: 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.
Score 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
- Sony WF-C710N
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?
Sony WF-C710N (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (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.
- Melomania A1002025
- WF-C710N20261 yr newer
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- AAC
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $88
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 82
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 5 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 5 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- 8.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 39 h
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- 66 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Yes
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 5.2 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- 38 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX4
- 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
Sony WF-C710N
The Sony WF-C710N are well-equipped true wireless earbuds that prioritize battery life and feature support over class-leading sound or noise cancellation. They offer hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity in a compact, sport-friendly design, making them a solid value for everyday use. However, their out-of-the-box tuning leans bass-heavy and smooth, and the controls can feel awkward to some users.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, including with ANC on
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 with reliable connection
- Con:Sound is bass-heavy and smooth out of the box
- Con:ANC can produce a noticeable rumble in some conditions
- Con:Touch controls may feel awkward or unintuitive
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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