True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs SoundPEATS Air5 Pro: 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
SoundPEATS Air5 Pro
76Great
$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 6 of 7 measures.
- Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
- SoundPEATS Air5 Pro
HearWiki score
86
76
Sound
9.0
6.8
Noise cancelling
7.8
7.4
Battery
8.5
4.5
Calls
8.0
5.8
Value
9.6
8.4
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?
Mixed generations
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against SoundPEATS Air5 Pro (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.x, while the SoundPEATS Air5 Pro answers with LE Audio (LC3). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging.
- Melomania A10020251 yr newer
- Air5 Pro2024
What differsMelomania A100Air5 Pro
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.x
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
Melomania A100Air5 Pro
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $80
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 76
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 10mm Composite Bio-Diaphragm Driver (PU + PEEK)
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20Hz-40kHz
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.x
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 39 h
- 37 h
- Full charge time
- 66 min
- 60 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- 10 min = 2 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- supported via app/phone assistant integration
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 4.8 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- 50.3 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- 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
SoundPEATS Air5 Pro
The SoundPEATS Air5 Pro delivers a feature-packed wireless audio experience at a budget-friendly price, combining adaptive noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity, and a wide range of high-quality codecs. Its 10mm composite drivers produce a solid, bass-forward sound with decent clarity, while the lightweight, comfortable fit and IPX5 rating make it suitable for daily use. With long battery life and quick charging, these earbuds offer strong overall value for mainstream listeners.
- Pro:Excellent value with premium features
- Pro:Rich codec support including LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design
- Con:Sound tuning not class-leading in all areas
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Touch controls may take time to master
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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