Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Soundcore VR P10: 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 VR P10

70Good

$77

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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 6 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Soundcore VR P10

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.5

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

6.4

Calls

8.0

5.8

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$77

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?

Mixed generations

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against Soundcore VR P10 (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3 and ANC type Adaptive against None, while the Soundcore VR P10 answers with LE Audio (LC3). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 answers on convenience features: it adds Transparency mode and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Melomania A10020252 yr newer
VR P102023

What differsMelomania A100VR P10

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100VR P10

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $77
HearWiki score: 86; 70
Released: 2025; 2023
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; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 30 ms
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 24 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; 5.5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 48.6 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Soundcore VR P10
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Soundcore VR P10
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$77
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	70 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2023
Audio
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
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	30 ms
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	24 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5.5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	48.6 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	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 VR P10

The Soundcore VR P10 is a gaming-first true wireless earbud set that pairs Bluetooth with a low-latency USB-C dongle for responsive play. It offers solid battery life, wireless charging, and dual-device connectivity, making it a versatile pick for gamers who also want everyday use. Its compact, lightweight design and IPX4 sweat resistance add to its portability and practicality.

Pro:Very low latency via USB-C dongle
Pro:Multipoint lets you connect two devices at once
Pro:Wireless charging case extends total battery to 24 hours

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Sound quality is tuned more for gaming than critical listening
Con:Touch controls may take some getting used to

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

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