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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
  • Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro
HearWiki score
86
79
Sound
9.0
8.4
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.1
Battery
8.5
7.5
Calls
8.0
6.3
Value
9.6
8.7
Price (USD)
$99
$93

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 6 Pro (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC.

  • Melomania A10020251 yr newer
  • Redmi Buds 6 Pro2024
What differsMelomania A100Redmi Buds 6 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Top codec
aptX Lossless
LDAC

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IP54

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$93
HearWiki score
86
79
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
3-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
3
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
20 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
6.5 h
Battery incl. case
39 h
36 h
Full charge time
66 min
120 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
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
9.4 g
5.2 g
Case weight
38.7 g
36.1 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP54
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Model code
-
M2430E1
Microphones
6
3
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

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 Redmi Buds 6 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro are feature-packed wireless earbuds that deliver impressive sound quality and strong active noise cancellation at an affordable price. With triple drivers, LDAC support, and a long battery life, they offer exceptional value, though a few practical shortcomings like no wireless charging and average call quality keep them from being perfect.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Powerful adaptive ANC
  • Pro:Triple-driver hybrid design with LDAC support
  • Con:No wireless charging for the case
  • Con:Call quality is only average
  • Con:Multipoint connection may require firmware updates

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

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