Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro: 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

Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

65Good

$160

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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 7 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.3

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.6

Battery

8.5

6.3

Calls

8.0

6.7

Value

9.6

4.6

Price (USD)

$99

$160

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 Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
Buds 3T Pro2022

What differsMelomania A100Buds 3T Pro

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LHDC
Wear detection: No; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Buds 3T Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $160
HearWiki score: 86; 65
Released: 2025; 2022
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
Sound signature: -; neutral
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 69 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 5 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 24 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 70 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 9.8 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 51 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Connector: -; USB-C
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$160
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	65 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2022
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
Sound signature	-	neutral
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	69 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	5 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	24 h
Full charge time	66 min	70 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	9.8 g
Case weight	38.7 g	51 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Connector	-	USB-C
Calls
Microphones	6	3
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

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

Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a compact 10mm dynamic driver. They offer a solid 6-hour playtime on a single charge, extendable to 24 hours with the case, and support multipoint connections for seamless device switching. With an IP55 rating and wireless charging, they're built for everyday durability and convenience.

Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Multipoint connection support
Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance

Con:No custom EQ adjustment
Con:Battery life is average without case
Con:Physical buttons may be less intuitive than touch controls

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