Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Urbanista Phoenix: 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 Phoenix

63Good

$110

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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 Phoenix

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.3

Noise cancelling

7.8

5.5

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

6.2

Value

9.6

6.2

Price (USD)

$99

$110

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 Phoenix (2023). 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 Hybrid.

Melomania A10020252 yr newer
Phoenix2023

What differsMelomania A100Phoenix

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Phoenix

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $110
HearWiki score: 86; 63
Released: 2025; 2023
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; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 97 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 32 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 8 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 34 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 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; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; -
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; silicone
Microphones: 6; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Urbanista Phoenix
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Urbanista Phoenix
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$110
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	63 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2023
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	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	97 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	32 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	8 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	34 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 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	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	-
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	silicone
Calls
Microphones	6	2
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 Phoenix

The Urbanista Phoenix true wireless earbuds are defined by their innovative solar-charging case, which extends the already solid battery life. They offer a well-rounded feature set including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity, making them a practical everyday choice. While their sound quality is decent and comfortable, they don't break new ground in audio performance, relying instead on the charging case as their unique selling point. The earbuds are comfortable and reliable, but the limited codec support and some lack of customization options keep them from being truly exceptional.

Pro:Innovative solar-charging case extends battery life
Pro:Solid battery life with up to 32 hours total
Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode included

Con:Sound quality is good but not groundbreaking
Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
Con:Fewer customization options than some rivals

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