Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Tronsmart Onix Core: which should you buy?

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

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

Tronsmart Onix Core

Not yet scored

$70

Full review data

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
Tronsmart Onix Core

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$70

Generation & platform

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New platform

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against Tronsmart Onix Core (2021). 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.

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
Onix Core2021

What differsMelomania A100Onix Core

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX Adaptive
ANC type: Adaptive; None

Level on: Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Onix Core

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $70
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 10 Hz - 25 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 40 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; Yes
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: touch; -
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; -
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; -
USB-C: Yes; -
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; Onyx Prime
Microphones: 6; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Tronsmart Onix Core
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Tronsmart Onix Core
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$70
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	10 Hz - 25 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	40 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	-
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	-
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	-
USB-C	Yes	-
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	Onyx Prime
Calls
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

Tronsmart Onix Core

The Tronsmart Onix Core are true wireless earbuds that use a hybrid dual-driver setup—combining a balanced armature and dynamic driver—to deliver detailed, Hi-Fi-style audio. They offer Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive support, a customizable EQ via the companion app, and a long total battery life of 40 hours when including the charging case. While they lack active noise cancellation, they provide a feature-rich listening experience at a budget-friendly price.

Pro:Hybrid dual-driver design for detailed sound
Pro:Supports aptX Adaptive for high-quality wireless audio
Pro:Long total battery life of 40 hours with case

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Charging case adds weight and bulk
Con:Battery life per charge is only 7 hours

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