Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 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 Redmi Buds 4 Pro

70Good

$57

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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
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.5

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.0

Battery

8.5

7.5

Calls

8.0

6.5

Value

9.6

8.0

Price (USD)

$99

$57

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 Redmi Buds 4 Pro (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
Redmi Buds 4 Pro2022

What differsMelomania A100Redmi Buds 4 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LDAC
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Redmi Buds 4 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $57
HearWiki score: 86; 70
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature: -; neutral
Impedance: 25 Ω; 24 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 9 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 36 h
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 5 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
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; 5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 39.5 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$57
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	70 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature	-	neutral
Impedance	25 Ω	24 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	9 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	36 h
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	5 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
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	5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	39.5 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
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 combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a robust feature set, including LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and a long-lasting battery. With a 10mm dynamic driver and a custom EQ via the companion app, they aim to deliver flexible, high-quality sound for everyday use. Their IPX5 rating and wireless charging add practical durability and convenience.

Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC off
Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC codec
Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation adjusts to surroundings

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
Con:Touch controls may be sensitive for some users
Con:No mention of wireless charging case included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro

The Redmi Buds 4 Pro are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that offer solid audio performance, a comfortable fit, and robust battery life at a budget-friendly price. They support high-resolution LDAC streaming, adaptive noise cancellation, and multipoint connectivity, making them a compelling choice for value-focused listeners. While the ANC is not the strongest in its class and some settings require the companion app, the overall package is impressive for the cost.

Pro:Excellent value for the price
Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
Pro:Comfortable fit with good battery life

Con:ANC is not particularly strong
Con:Some features require the Xiaomi app
Con:No wireless charging support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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