Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Soundcore Liberty 5: 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

Soundcore Liberty 5

76Great

$90

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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 5 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Soundcore Liberty 5

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.2

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

7.4

Calls

8.0

7.6

Value

9.6

7.6

Price (USD)

$99

$90

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?

Half a step newer

Both shipped in 2025. The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC. The Soundcore Liberty 5 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

Melomania A1002025
Liberty 52025

What differsMelomania A100Liberty 5

Top codec: aptX Lossless; LDAC
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Liberty 5

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $90
HearWiki score: 86; 76
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 9.2 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 9.2 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 8 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 48 h
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 5 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; 4.6 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 47.9 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Soundcore Liberty 5
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Soundcore Liberty 5
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$90
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	76 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	9.2 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	9.2 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	8 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	48 h
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
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
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.6 g
Case weight	38.7 g	47.9 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
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

Soundcore Liberty 5

The Soundcore Liberty 5 wireless earbuds deliver strong value around $90, pairing adaptive ANC, clear call quality, and a comfortable fit with long battery life. While the sound benefits from custom EQ and supports LDAC, the touch controls feel sluggish and the default tuning may need adjustment for full immersion. Overall, they're a practical, feature-rich pick for budget-conscious buyers, especially for work or travel.

Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
Pro:Clear call quality with 6 mics and voice mute option
Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear

Con:Touch controls are sluggish and fiddly
Con:Sound needs EQ tweaking to sound immersive
Con:Design is plain and unremarkable

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