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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77: 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.

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
  • TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77
HearWiki score
86
49
Sound
9.0
6.3
Noise cancelling
7.8
0.0
Battery
8.5
4.2
Calls
8.0
3.0
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 TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77 (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • SoundLiberty 772020
What differsMelomania A100SoundLiberty 77

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX7

Specifications

Melomania A100SoundLiberty 77
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$50
HearWiki score
86
49
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
20 h
Full charge time
66 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
-
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
-
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX7
USB-C
Yes
No
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
1
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

TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 77 offers a bass-forward, airy sound in a sporty, IPX7-rated design that stays secure during workouts. With touch controls, Bluetooth 5.0, and about 5 hours of playback per charge (20 with the case), it's a practical budget option for everyday and active use, though it lacks advanced extras like multipoint or USB-C.

  • Pro:Strong bass and airy treble
  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for sweat and rain
  • Pro:Secure, tight fit ideal for sports
  • Con:No USB-C or wireless charging
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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

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