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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Teufel Airy True Wireless: 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
  • Teufel Airy True Wireless
HearWiki score
86
51
Sound
9.0
7.1
Noise cancelling
7.8
0.0
Battery
8.5
5.2
Calls
8.0
5.4
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$180

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 Teufel Airy True Wireless (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C and Transparency mode.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • Airy True Wireless2020
What differsMelomania A100Airy True Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100Airy True Wireless
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$180
HearWiki score
86
51
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
5.8 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
5.8 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
92.5 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
11 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
25 h
Full charge time
66 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
9.4 g
5 g
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
No
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
2
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

Teufel Airy True Wireless

The Teufel Airy True Wireless offers a warm, smooth listening experience with pleasant bass, but its feature set feels dated for the price. Lacking USB-C, wireless charging, app support, and volume controls, it relies on its comfortable sound signature to justify its cost against more modern competitors.

  • Pro:Smooth, silky sound with enjoyable bass
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No volume controls on the earbuds
  • Con:Lacks USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No app support or customization

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

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