True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Soundcore Sport X20: 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
Soundcore Sport X20
81Outstanding
$80
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 4 of 7 measures.
- Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
- Soundcore Sport X20
HearWiki score
86
81
Sound
9.0
7.4
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.0
Battery
8.5
8.9
Calls
8.0
6.6
Value
9.6
9.3
Price (USD)
$99
$80
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 Sport X20 (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
- Sport X202024
What differsMelomania A100Sport X20
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- AAC
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP68
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Melomania A100Sport X20
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $80
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 81
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 11 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 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
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- 5 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
- both
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Siri
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 6.6 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- 41 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP68
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- 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 Sport X20
The Soundcore Sport X20 are rugged true wireless earbuds built for active use, with an IP68 rating and adaptive noise cancellation to keep focus during workouts. They offer long battery life, multipoint connectivity, and a customizable EQ via the companion app, making them a versatile and durable option for everyday training.
- Pro:IP68 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Ear hooks may feel less secure for some
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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