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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Yamaha TW-ES5A: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Yamaha TW-ES5A, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • Yamaha TW-ES5A
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
9.0
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
9.6
-
Price (USD)
$99
$120

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-ES5A (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • Melomania A10020252 yr newer
  • TW-ES5A2023
What differsMelomania A100TW-ES5A

Platform

Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Specifications

Melomania A100TW-ES5A
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$120
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2025
2023
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
-
Battery life
11 h
34 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 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
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
-
Weight
9.4 g
7.9 g
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
-
USB-C
Yes
-
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
-
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

Yamaha TW-ES5A

The Yamaha TW-ES5A are true wireless sports earbuds built for rugged use, with IPX7 waterproofing to withstand sweat and rain. They deliver up to 34 hours of total battery life with the charging case and use a 6 mm dynamic driver for sound, though they lack active noise cancellation. Bluetooth 5.2 ensures a stable connection, and the lightweight 7.9 g earbuds keep comfort in mind during workouts.

  • Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for intense workouts
  • Pro:Long 34-hour total battery life with case
  • Pro:Lightweight design at just 7.9 g per earbud
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX support
  • Con:6 mm driver may lack deep bass for some listeners

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