Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Technics EAH-AZ60: 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

Technics EAH-AZ60

71Good

$100

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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 7 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Technics EAH-AZ60

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.9

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.4

Battery

8.5

6.5

Calls

8.0

5.9

Value

9.6

8.8

Price (USD)

$99

$100

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 Technics EAH-AZ60 (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
EAH-AZ602021

What differsMelomania A100EAH-AZ60

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LDAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

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

Specifications

Melomania A100EAH-AZ60

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $100
HearWiki score: 86; 71
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 8 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 8 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 7 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 25 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Alexa, Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; 7 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 45 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 1
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; beamforming

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Technics EAH-AZ60
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Technics EAH-AZ60
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$100
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	71 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	8 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	8 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	7 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	25 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Alexa, Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	7 g
Case weight	38.7 g	45 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	1
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	beamforming

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

Technics EAH-AZ60

The Technics EAH-AZ60 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that prioritize accurate audio, effective hybrid noise cancellation, and comfortable ergonomics. With support for LDAC and multipoint connectivity, they offer a strong feature set at a competitive price, though they lack a few premium conveniences like wireless charging and auto-pause. Overall, they deliver balanced performance that appeals to mainstream listeners seeking reliable everyday earbuds.

Pro:Accurate and balanced sound quality
Pro:Effective hybrid ANC with adjustable levels
Pro:Comfortable fit with IPX4 water resistance

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Battery life is modest at 7 hours with ANC
Con:Single mic per earbud limits call quality

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

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