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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro: 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
  • Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
HearWiki score
86
80
Sound
9.0
7.8
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.2
Battery
8.5
7.2
Calls
8.0
7.5
Value
9.6
9.1
Price (USD)
$99
$110

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 Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC. The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

  • Melomania A10020251 yr newer
  • Liberty 4 Pro2024
What differsMelomania A100Liberty 4 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Top codec
aptX Lossless
LDAC

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Liberty 4 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$110
HearWiki score
86
80
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
10 mm
10.5 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
14 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
15.3 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
39 h
40 h
Full charge time
66 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
5 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
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
5.5 g
Case weight
38.7 g
51 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Model code
-
A3954
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

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

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro deliver a feature-packed wireless earbud experience at a budget-friendly price, combining a dual-driver setup with adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity. They offer solid battery life and a robust set of extras like wireless charging and touch controls, making them a versatile all-rounder. While the charging case can feel a bit gimmicky and attract smudges, the overall package is strong for the cost.

  • Pro:Excellent value with a rich feature set
  • Pro:Strong adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Good sound quality with dual-driver design
  • Con:Charging case feels gimmicky and shows fingerprints
  • Con:Spatial audio performance is underwhelming
  • Con:Battery life drops noticeably with ANC enabled

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

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