True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Yamaha TW-E3C: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Yamaha TW-E3C, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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Yamaha TW-E3C
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$70
Full review dataScore 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
- Yamaha TW-E3C
HearWiki score
86
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Sound
9.0
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Noise cancelling
7.8
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Battery
8.5
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Calls
8.0
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Value
9.6
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Price (USD)
$99
$70
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 Yamaha TW-E3C (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.
- Melomania A10020253 yr newer
- TW-E3C2022
What differsMelomania A100TW-E3C
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- AAC
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.
Specifications
Melomania A100TW-E3C
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $70
- HearWiki score
- 86
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 6 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 9 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 39 h
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- 66 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 6 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- Microphones
- 6
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- cVc
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
Yamaha TW-E3C
The Yamaha TW-E3C are true wireless earbuds offering a comfortable, secure fit and a balanced sound signature from their 6 mm dynamic drivers. With IPX5 water resistance, ambient sound mode, and a compact charging case that extends total playback to 24 hours, they're a solid pick for everyday listening, though they lack active noise cancellation. Multipoint connectivity and app-based custom EQ add versatility for the price.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts and rain
- Pro:Ambient sound mode for situational awareness
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life is modest compared to some rivals
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
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