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

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Tronsmart Onix Tune, 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
  • Tronsmart Onix Tune
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
9.0
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$70

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 Tronsmart Onix Tune (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2 and Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive.

  • Melomania A10020254 yr newer
  • Onix Tune2021
What differsMelomania A100Onix Tune

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Top codec
aptX Lossless
aptX Adaptive

Level on: Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Onix Tune
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
40 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
-
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
-

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 Tune

The Tronsmart Onix Tune earbuds blend a balanced armature with a dynamic driver to deliver detailed hybrid audio, supported by aptX Adaptive for high-quality wireless playback. With a total battery life of up to 40 hours when including the charging case, they are built for extended listening sessions. The accompanying app provides customizable EQ settings, letting you tailor the sound to your preferences.

  • Pro:Hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound
  • Pro:aptX Adaptive support for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Long 40-hour total battery life with case
  • Con:No wireless charging capability mentioned
  • Con:Charging case takes 2 hours to fully charge
  • Con:Limited to 10-meter wireless range

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