Is the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC worth the upgrade from the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC actually scores 10.0 points below the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in value (8.0 to 8.5). You do give up ground on sound (8.5 to 7.5) and battery (9.0 to 8.0). On paper: driver size 10 mm to 11 mm. Worth checking: battery life goes 16 h to 10 h and battery incl. case goes 52 h to 50 h. It is at least $29 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.
- Sound8.57.5
- Noise cancelling7.57.0
- Battery9.08.0
- Calls7.06.5
- Value8.08.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Melomania M100 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 16 h | 10 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Battery incl. case | 52 h | 50 h | |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 | |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1.5 h ANC on; 10 min = 2.4 h ANC off | 10 min = 4 h |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Melomania M100 to Soundcore Liberty 4 NC". 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.