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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs TOZO A1: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs TOZO A1, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • TOZO A1
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
9.0
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$150

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 TOZO A1 (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • A12020
What differsMelomania A100A1

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Level on: USB-C, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100A1
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$150
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
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
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
32 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
-
Full charge time
66 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
9.4 g
3.7 g
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
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

TOZO A1

The TOZO A1 is an ultra-light true wireless earbud designed for comfort and extended listening, with each bud weighing just 3.7g. It pairs via Bluetooth 5.3, offers a combined 32-hour battery life with the case, and carries an IPX5 rating for sweat and light rain resistance. Touch controls and app support add convenience, while the 6mm dynamic drivers deliver a straightforward sound profile without active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Extremely lightweight at 3.7g per bud
  • Pro:Long 32-hour total battery life with case
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only 6mm drivers may limit bass depth
  • Con:No wireless charging mentioned

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