Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs TOZO NC20: 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

TOZO NC20

77Great

$50

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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 5 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
TOZO NC20

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.8

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.0

Battery

8.5

9.2

Calls

8.0

6.5

Value

9.6

8.3

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?

Half a step newer

TOZO NC20 (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC. The TOZO NC20 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IPX8 against IPX5.

Melomania A1002025
NC2020261 yr newer

What differsMelomania A100NC20

Top codec: aptX Lossless; LDAC
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX8

Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100NC20

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $50
HearWiki score: 86; 77
Released: 2025; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 12 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 50 ms
Wireless range: -; 20 m
Battery life: 11 h; 80 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 13 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; -
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 3.7 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX8
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs TOZO NC20
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	TOZO NC20
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$50
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	77 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2026
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	12 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	50 ms
Wireless range	-	20 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	80 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	13 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	-
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	3.7 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX8
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	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 NC20

The TOZO NC20 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that offer adaptive active noise cancellation, LDAC support, and Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity. With a robust IPX8 water resistance rating, wireless charging, and a total battery life of up to 80 hours with the case, they aim to deliver strong value at a budget-friendly price. The included app provides a custom EQ and touch controls for a personalized listening experience.

Pro:Excellent IPX8 water resistance for full submersion protection
Pro:Long total battery life of 80 hours with charging case
Pro:Supports LDAC codec for high-resolution audio

Con:ANC performance may not be the strongest in its class
Con:Sound quality might lack refinement compared to pricier rivals
Con:Touch controls can be sensitive or require a learning curve

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