True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
82Great
$93
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania M100 vs Tranya T3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 - Great overall at around $93.
True Wireless
Tranya T3
62Average
$50
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Tranya T3
Sound6.5
Battery6.0
Calls6.3
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 | Tranya T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $93 | $50 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 16 h | 5 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 10 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 52 h | 60 h |
| Full charge time | 150 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1.5 h ANC on; 10 min = 2.4 h ANC off | - |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | adaptive | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | touch | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Siri / Google Assistant | Siri |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 6.65 g | - |
| Case weight | 53.3 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 1 |
What reviewers said
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver a warm, easy-going sound and a long list of modern conveniences. With adaptive ANC, aptX Lossless support, and a combined 52-hour battery life, they offer strong overall value for listeners who prioritize versatility and endurance. While their performance is solid for the price, some compromises in noise cancellation and transparency modes keep them from being flawless.
- Pro:Very long total battery life with quick-charge support
- Pro:Broad codec support including aptX Lossless
- Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation for the price
- Con:ANC performance is decent but not class-leading
- Con:Transparency mode is relatively weak
- Con:No specified frequency range from the manufacturer
Tranya T3
The Tranya T3 delivers solid audio performance for its price, with a strong emphasis on deep bass and surprisingly effective call quality. It offers generous total battery life thanks to the charging case and convenient physical controls, though its design and feature set may not keep pace with newer competitors in the same budget range.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Deep, powerful bass response
- Pro:Impressive call quality for the class
- Con:Bass may overwhelm some listeners
- Con:Lacks some modern features like multipoint
- Con:No USB-C charging port
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