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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs SoundMagic TWS50: 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
  • SoundMagic TWS50
HearWiki score
86
49
Sound
9.0
6.3
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
5.3
Calls
8.0
6.0
Value
9.6
3.8
Price (USD)
$99
$69

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 SoundMagic TWS50 (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • TWS502020
What differsMelomania A100TWS50

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX7

Specifications

Melomania A100TWS50
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$69
HearWiki score
86
49
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
20 Ω
Sensitivity
-
107 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
-
Full charge time
66 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
9.4 g
4 g
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX7
USB-C
Yes
-
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
1
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

SoundMagic TWS50

The SoundMagic TWS50 marks the brand's entry into true wireless earbuds, offering a balanced and warm sound signature with decent detail for its price. With active noise cancellation and an IPX7 water resistance rating, these buds are built for everyday use and light workouts, though battery life is modest at 6.5 hours per charge.

  • Pro:Balanced, warm sound with good detail
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation included
  • Pro:IPX7 water resistance for sweat and rain
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codec support
  • Con:No wireless charging case
  • Con:Modest 6.5-hour battery life

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

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