Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro worth the upgrade from the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro actually scores 17.0 points below the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on value (9.6 to 4.3) and battery (8.5 to 5.4). On paper: drivers per side 1 to 2 and wear detection. Worth checking: battery life goes 11 h to 6 h and bluetooth goes 5.4 to 5.0. And it costs $43 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.07.8
- Noise cancelling7.86.7
- Battery8.55.4
- Calls8.06.8
- Value9.64.3
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Melomania A100 | NeoBuds Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 11 h | 6 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC | SBC, LHDC, LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6.5 h | 5 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 39 h | 24 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Case weight | 38.7 g | 47 g | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| Wear detection | No | Yes | |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid | |
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic | 2-driver hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Melomania A100 to NeoBuds Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.