Is the Soundcore Sport X10 worth the upgrade from the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Soundcore Sport X10 actually scores 16.8 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 4.8) and noise cancelling (7.8 to 5.3). On paper: weight 9.4 g to 4.4 g. Worth checking: battery life goes 11 h to 8 h and codecs goes SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC to SBC, AAC. It is at least $19 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. 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.
- Sound9.06.9
- Noise cancelling7.85.3
- Battery8.56.6
- Calls8.06.4
- Value9.64.8
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Melomania A100 | Sport X10 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 11 h | 8 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Weight | 9.4 g | 4.4 g | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No | |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX7 | |
| Battery incl. case | 39 h | 32 h | |
| Full charge time | 66 min | 90 min | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 3.2 h | 10 min → 2 h | |
| Controls | touch | buttons |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Melomania A100 to Sport X10". 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.