Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Urbanista Lisbon: 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

Urbanista Lisbon

52Average

$74

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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
Urbanista Lisbon

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

4.8

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

6.2

Calls

8.0

5.6

Value

9.6

4.9

Price (USD)

$99

$74

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 Urbanista Lisbon (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and Water resistance (IPX5).

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
Lisbon2021

What differsMelomania A100Lisbon

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; Not rated

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Melomania A100Lisbon

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $74
HearWiki score: 86; 52
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 9 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 27 h
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; -
Transparency mode: Yes; -
Companion app: Yes; -
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; 4 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; none
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; 1036302
Microphones: 6; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Urbanista Lisbon
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Urbanista Lisbon
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$74
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	52 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	9 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	27 h
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Companion app	Yes	-
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	none
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	1036302
Calls
Microphones	6	1
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

Urbanista Lisbon

The Urbanista Lisbon earbuds prioritize comfort, battery life, and portability for budget-conscious users, offering a secure fit and stable Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. While they excel in endurance with up to 27 hours total playtime and clear microphone performance, their sound signature is thin and lacks bass punch, making them better suited for calls and casual listening than critical audio enjoyment.

Pro:Long battery life (9 hours per charge, 27 with case)
Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design for extended wear
Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.2 connection with AAC and SBC support

Con:Sound is thin with weak bass and limited detail
Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity

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