Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Taksar Studio Buds +: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Taksar Studio Buds +, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

Taksar Studio Buds +

Not yet scored

$50

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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
Taksar Studio Buds +

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$50

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 Taksar Studio Buds + (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2 and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC. It also adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
Studio Buds +2021

What differsMelomania A100Studio Buds +

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Studio Buds +

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $50
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 8.2 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 8.2 mm
Drivers per side: 1; -
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Sound signature: -; neutral
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Battery life: 11 h; 36 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; -
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; -
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; 5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 49 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Connector: -; USB-C
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Taksar Studio Buds +
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Taksar Studio Buds +
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$50
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	8.2 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	8.2 mm
Drivers per side	1	-
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Sound signature	-	neutral
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Battery
Battery life	11 h	36 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	-
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	49 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Connector	-	USB-C
Calls
Microphones	6	3
Call noise reduction	Yes	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

Taksar Studio Buds +

The Taksar Studio Buds + are true wireless earbuds that deliver a balanced, neutral sound profile with active noise cancellation and IPX4 sweat resistance. With a total of 36 hours of playback including the USB-C charging case, they support SBC and AAC codecs over Bluetooth 5.2, plus a built-in EQ and app support for customization. The lightweight 5g earbuds feature three mics with call noise reduction and voice assistant access for versatile everyday use.

Pro:Effective ANC with a transparent mode for situational awareness
Pro:Long 36-hour total battery life with USB-C charging case
Pro:Lightweight 5g per bud for comfortable all-day wear

Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no higher-resolution options
Con:Physical buttons may be less intuitive than touch controls
Con:8.2mm drivers might lack deep bass for bass-heavy listeners

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