Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Tranya Nova Lite: 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 Nova Lite

61Average

$60

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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 6 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Tranya Nova Lite

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

5.7

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.5

Battery

8.5

6.8

Calls

8.0

7.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$60

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?

Mixed generations

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against Tranya Nova Lite (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Tranya Nova Lite answers with LE Audio (LC3). The Tranya Nova Lite answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
Nova Lite2024

What differsMelomania A100Nova Lite

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wear detection: No; Yes

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Melomania A100Nova Lite

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $60
HearWiki score: 86; 61
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
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; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 32 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.7 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 Nova Lite
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Tranya Nova Lite
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$60
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	61 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2024
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	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	32 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.7 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 Nova Lite

The Tranya Nova Lite delivers a well-rounded budget true wireless experience, combining hybrid active noise cancellation with Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint support. It offers up to 8 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC) and 32 hours total with the case, plus wireless charging and IPX5 splash resistance for everyday convenience. With a 12mm dynamic driver, touch controls, and app-based EQ, it packs solid features at an accessible price point.

Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile listening
Pro:Compact and light at just 4.7g per earbud
Pro:Qi wireless charging and USB-C for flexible power options

Con:Battery life drops notably when ANC is enabled
Con:No mention of quick charge or fast top-up specifics
Con:Game Mode performance may not match advertised latency

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