Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs SoundPEATS Air5: 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

SoundPEATS Air5

69Good

$66

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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
SoundPEATS Air5

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

2.0

Battery

8.5

4.0

Calls

8.0

6.6

Value

9.6

5.2

Price (USD)

$99

$66

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?

Same generation

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against SoundPEATS Air5 (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 adds Wireless charging.

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
Air52024

What differsMelomania A100Air5

Wireless charging: Yes; No

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Air5

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $66
HearWiki score: 86; 69
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 13 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 13 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 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; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 3.8 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 44.6 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; wind reduction

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs SoundPEATS Air5
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	SoundPEATS Air5
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$66
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	69 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	13 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	13 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	30 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	No
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	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	3.8 g
Case weight	38.7 g	44.6 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	wind reduction

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

SoundPEATS Air5

The SoundPEATS Air5 are half-in-ear true wireless earbuds that deliver a solid audio experience for the price, featuring a large 13 mm dynamic driver, clear call quality, and versatile multipoint connectivity. While the adaptive ANC is present, it offers only modest noise reduction, making the buds better suited for those prioritizing comfort and features over strong isolation. With Bluetooth 5.4, aptX Lossless support, and a lightweight IPX5-rated design, they pack impressive specs for around $66.

Pro:Excellent value with premium codec support including aptX Lossless
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable half-in-ear design
Pro:Clear call quality thanks to six microphones

Con:Adaptive ANC is weak and not very effective
Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 6 hours

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

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