Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs SoundPEATS TruEngine 3 SE: 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 TruEngine 3 SE

55Average

$55

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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 TruEngine 3 SE

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.6

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

5.5

Calls

8.0

4.7

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$55

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 SoundPEATS TruEngine 3 SE (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Wireless charging.

Melomania A10020255 yr newer
TruEngine 3 SE2020

What differsMelomania A100TruEngine 3 SE

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX Adaptive
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No

Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100TruEngine 3 SE

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $55
HearWiki score: 86; 55
Released: 2025; 2020
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 6 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
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; 5.7 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 4
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs SoundPEATS TruEngine 3 SE
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	SoundPEATS TruEngine 3 SE
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$55
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	55 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2020
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	6 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	30 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	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	5.7 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	4
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 TruEngine 3 SE

The SoundPEATS TruEngine 3 SE are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver a smooth, bass-heavy sound profile and dependable battery life, with around 6.5 hours per charge and 30 hours total with the case. They offer solid call quality via four microphones, IPX5 water resistance, and broad codec support including aptX Adaptive, making them a practical everyday choice for the price.

Pro:Punchy, bass-forward sound with a smooth character
Pro:Good battery life: 6.5 hours per charge, 30 with case
Pro:Clear microphone performance for calls

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No multipoint connection support
Con:Touch controls may be less intuitive for some users

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