Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100Price, Battery Life, Specs & Lossless Sound

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 earbuds cost $149 and use Qualcomm adaptive noise canceling. Cambridge Audio rates them at up to 39 hours of battery, or 21 hours with noise canceling on. They play LDAC and aptX Lossless over Bluetooth 5.4, connect to two devices at once and are rated IPX5.
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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 review

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They get the most from an Android phone that supports LDAC or aptX Lossless.

Love it

Meh

  • Detailed, controlled, balanced sound
  • Adaptive noise canceling with a transparency mode
  • LDAC and aptX Lossless on supported Android phones
  • Light, IPX5 buds and case
  • Wireless charging case
  • 6.5 hours per charge with noise canceling on
  • Wireless charging isn't Qi certified
  • Bass fans may want more punch
  • No spatial audio on this model

Where it shines

  1. Travel

    Twelve hours per charge, and 39 hours with the case, so a long trip needs few recharges.

  2. Calls

    Three microphones in each bud, with echo cancelling and noise suppression, keep your voice clear on calls.

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How it compares

Price

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
$149
Nothing Ear (a)
$79
EarFun Air Pro 4+
$99.99
Pixel Buds 2a
$129
Sony WF-C710N
$129.99

Current list prices.

One earbud, not the pair, and not the case.

Hours on one charge with noise cancelling on, where that figure is officially stated; otherwise the official headline figure. Prices are each product's lowest version. Battery life varies with use, settings and firmware.

The basics

What it works with

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: what's in the box, works with

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 earbuds
USB-C to USB-C charging cable
Silicone ear tips (3: small, medium, large)
Quick start guide
Function controls card
Brand booklet and safety instructions
Charging case
  • iPhoneWorks
  • Android phonesWorks
Returns and warranty

Returns and warranty

Warranty
2-year warranty· starts the day you buy it

Quick answers

Quick answers

How much do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 cost?
$149.00 at Cambridge Audio's US store, which sells them direct, in black or white.
Do the Melomania A100 know when they are in your ears?
Yes. They have capacitive wear detection.
Which app do the Melomania A100 use?
The Melomania Connect app. It has a 7-band adjustable EQ, a Gaming Mode with latency under 80ms, and firmware updates.

Top questions

How long does the Melomania A100 battery last?
Cambridge Audio rates them at up to 12 hours per charge and up to 39 hours in total, or up to 21 hours in total with noise cancelling on. A 10-minute charge gives 3.2 hours of playback with noise cancelling off, and a full charge takes 1.1 hours.
Do the Melomania A100 have noise cancelling?
Yes. They use Qualcomm's adaptive active noise cancelling, and a Transparency mode lets outside sound in when you need it. Wind noise reduction is built in too.
Do the Melomania A100 support LDAC and aptX Lossless?
Yes. They support LDAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC over Bluetooth 5.4.
Can the Melomania A100 connect to two devices at once?
Yes. Multipoint lets them stay connected to two devices, such as a phone and a laptop.
Does the Melomania A100 case charge wirelessly?
Yes. The case charges over USB-C or on a wireless charging pad. Cambridge Audio says it is Qi-compatible but not Qi certified.
Are the Melomania A100 water resistant?
They are rated IPX5, which covers sweat and splashes.
How much do the Melomania A100 weigh?
Each earbud weighs 4.7g and the charging case 38.7g, for 48.1g in total.
Are the Melomania A100 good for phone calls?
They have six microphones, three in each earbud, with Qualcomm cVc echo cancelling and noise suppression to keep your voice clear.
What comes in the Melomania A100 box?
Cambridge Audio lists a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 3 silicone ear tips (small, medium and large), a quick start guide, a function controls card, a brand booklet and safety instructions.
What is the difference between the Melomania A100 and the A100 SE?
The A100 SE is Cambridge Audio's updated version of the A100. It adds a refined design with a new blue finish, a redesigned grille for a more natural treble, and Dolby Audio for a wider sense of space.

Using it

Does it have noise cancelling?
Yes, it cancels noise.
What does it cost?
It costs $149. That is the current list price.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 4.7g for each earbud.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IPX5. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.

Returns and warranty

How long is the warranty?
2-year warranty Starts the day you buy it.
Is the battery covered?
Battery rules: not stated by Cambridge Audio

In the box

What's in the box?
USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Silicone ear tips (3: small, medium, large), Quick start guide, Function controls card, Brand booklet and safety instructions, Charging case.

Works with

Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 support Low-latency gaming?
Yes. Gaming Mode in the Melomania Connect app brings latency under 80ms. Works
Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 support Multipoint?
Yes. They can stay connected to two devices at once. Works
Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 support voice assistant?
Yes. They can call up Siri or Google Assistant. Works

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iPhone

Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 work with iPhone?

Yes, Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 works with a compatible iPhone, provided you meet the listed requirements.

Android

Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 work with Android?

Yes. The Melomania A100 support Google Fast Pair, LDAC and aptX Lossless, and can call up Google Assistant.

Apps, accounts and services

Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 work with Companion app?

Yes. The Melomania Connect app adds a 7-band EQ, Gaming Mode and firmware updates.

What it can do

Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 support Hi-res codecs?

Yes. They support LDAC, aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive, plus AAC and SBC.

Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 support Low-latency gaming?

Yes. Gaming Mode in the Melomania Connect app brings latency under 80ms.

Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 support Multipoint?

Yes. They can stay connected to two devices at once.

Do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 support voice assistant?

Yes. They can call up Siri or Google Assistant.

How it works

How do the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 work with charging?

The case charges over USB-C or on a wireless charging pad. Cambridge Audio calls it Qi-compatible but not Qi certified.

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Battery

Earbud battery
Up to 12 h Up to 39 h in total Up to 21 h with noise cancelling on Another checked source states Up to 6.5 h
Up to 8.5 h · 12 h with noise cancellation off (best of these)
Case battery
Total with case: 21 h
Total with case: 30 h Up to 12 h with it off (40 h with the case)

Fit and build

Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4 Earbuds; the case is not water resistant
Weight
4.7 g Per earbud 4.7 g per earbud Charging case 38.7 g (best of these)
5.2 g Per earbud 38 g case
Spatial audio
Not confirmed
Yes 360 Reality Audio
Status light
Yes Left and right LEDs on the charging case
Yes Indicator on the charging case shows its battery charge
Controls
Touch controls you can remap in the app
Touch sensors on both earbuds
Hi-res and lossless
Yes aptX Lossless and LDAC
Not confirmed
Case
Charging case with USB-C and wireless charging (Qi-compatible, not certified)
Small cylindrical charging case, USB-C
Noise cancellation
Yes Adaptive active noise cancelling, plus Transparency mode
Yes With two microphones in each earbud (Dual Noise Sensor); Ambient Sound Mode
Processor
Qualcomm QCC3091
Not confirmed

Works with

Works with
Melomania Connect app Works with Siri or Google Assistant
iPhone and Android Sony Sound Connect app
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint
Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint (2 devices); SBC and AAC

In the box

  • Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
  • USB-C to USB-C charging cable
  • Silicone ear tips Sizes S, M, L
  • Quick start guide
  • Function controls card
  • Brand booklet and safety instructions
  • Charging case
  • Sony WF-C710N
  • Charging case
  • USB-A to USB-C cable
  • Hybrid silicone rubber ear tips Sizes XS, M, XL; M fitted
  • Documentation

Options and ownership

Warranty
2 years Starts the day you buy it
Not confirmed
Return window
Not confirmed
30 days Starts the day it arrives

Price

List price
From $149
From $129.99 (lowest of these two)
Price now
Buy at World Wide Stereo$149
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Buy at Target$78.99
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(lowest of these two)

Same on both

Availability
Available now

Top comparisons

All comparisons
  1. Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Nothing Ear (a)
  2. Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Nothing Ear (3). Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 wins
  3. Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Sony WF-C710N. Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 wins
  4. Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Powerbeats Fit. Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 wins

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