Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Tranya F1: 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

Tranya F1

53Average

$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
Tranya F1

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

5.2

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

6.0

Calls

8.0

5.5

Value

9.6

2.5

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 Tranya F1 (2024). 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. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
F12024

What differsMelomania A100F1

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100F1

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $100
HearWiki score: 86; 53
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 13 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 13 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 25 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 4 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 4
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Tranya F1
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Tranya F1
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$100
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	53 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 13 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	10 mm	13 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	25 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	4
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

Tranya F1

The Tranya F1 true wireless earbuds offer a balanced, distortion-free sound signature at a reasonable price, with a semi-in-ear design and physical controls. They come with thoughtful extras like wireless charging, an LCD battery display on the case, and a low-latency game mode. While they lack active noise cancellation and app support, they provide solid battery life and IPX5 water resistance for everyday use.

Pro:Balanced sound with good volume and no distortion
Pro:Wireless charging case with battery indicator
Pro:Low-latency game mode for gaming

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:No app support or custom EQ
Con:Battery life drops when using game mode

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