Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs SoundPEATS H3: 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 H3

84Outstanding

$130

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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 5 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
SoundPEATS H3

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

8.1

Battery

8.5

5.3

Calls

8.0

5.6

Value

9.6

8.5

Price (USD)

$99

$130

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

SoundPEATS H3 (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

Melomania A1002025
H320261 yr newer

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100H3

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $130
HearWiki score: 86; 84
Released: 2025; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 3-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 3
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 28 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; -
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 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; -
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; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 6 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc 8.0

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs SoundPEATS H3
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	SoundPEATS H3
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$130
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2025	2026
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	3-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	3
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	28 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	-
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 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	-
Features
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	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	6 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc 8.0

What reviewers said

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 are true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a robust feature set, including LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and a long-lasting battery. With a 10mm dynamic driver and a custom EQ via the companion app, they aim to deliver flexible, high-quality sound for everyday use. Their IPX5 rating and wireless charging add practical durability and convenience.

Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC off
Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC codec
Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation adjusts to surroundings

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
Con:Touch controls may be sensitive for some users
Con:No mention of wireless charging case included

SoundPEATS H3

The SoundPEATS H3 are hybrid wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio fidelity for their price, combining a 12mm dynamic driver with dual balanced armatures for detailed, punchy sound. They offer solid active noise cancellation, LDAC and aptX support, and a comfortable fit, though battery life and call quality are not standout features. Overall, they are a strong pick for music enthusiasts who want high-end sound without spending flagship money.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with hybrid driver setup
Pro:Effective ANC for the price
Pro:Supports LDAC and aptX codecs

Con:Battery life is average at 7 hours
Con:Call quality is not a strong point
Con:Comfort and passive isolation could be better

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