True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs TinHifi TinBuds 3: 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
TinHifi TinBuds 3
52Average
$89
Full review dataScore 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
- TinHifi TinBuds 3
HearWiki score
86
52
Sound
9.0
7.1
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
5.7
Calls
8.0
3.2
Value
9.6
3.8
Price (USD)
$99
$89
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 TinHifi TinBuds 3 (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Custom EQ and Companion app.
- Melomania A10020252 yr newer
- TinBuds 32023
What differsMelomania A100TinBuds 3
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.2
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- aptX Adaptive
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Melomania A100TinBuds 3
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $89
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 52
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- 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
- Sound signature
- -
- v-shaped
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- 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
- 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
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- -
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 6.2 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- Microphones
- 6
- -
- 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
TinHifi TinBuds 3
The TinHifi TinBuds 3 are a feature-light, audiophile-leaning true wireless option that prioritizes sound quality over extras like ANC, app support, or wireless charging. With a single 6mm dynamic driver and support for aptX Adaptive, they deliver a clear, mid-focused sound, but their performance is marred by a noticeable hiss, lackluster battery life, and a bulky case. They're a decent choice for those who value a wired-like tuning in a wireless form, but they're not a standout in their price range.
- Pro:Comfortable and well-built shells
- Pro:Clear, mid-focused sound with aptX Adaptive support
- Pro:Compact and lightweight earbuds at 6.2g each
- Con:Noticeable hiss and poor connectivity
- Con:Battery life of 6.5 hours is below average
- Con:Bulky charging case and no wireless charging
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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