Cambridge Audio Melomania A100Price, Battery Life, Specs & Lossless Sound
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The Melomania A100 are Cambridge Audio's true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancelling. They play LDAC and aptX Lossless over Bluetooth 5.4, connect to two devices at once, and Cambridge Audio rates them at up to 39 hours of battery. They cost $149.00.
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Up to 12 hours per charge and up to 39 hours in total.Up to 12 hours per charge, ahead of the JLab Go Pop+ (Up to 9+ hours) and the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 (Up to 8 hours); none of the 4 other earbuds compared beats it.
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Price
$149.00
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
4.7g
Grams in your ears. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~21 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
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Battery life
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.
If not this one
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A flexible wingtip locks them in your ear, and the earbuds and case are rated IPX4 for sweat and rain.
- If water resistance decides itAirPods 5
Built tougher: IP57, against IPX5 here.
Quick answers
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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.
At a glance
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Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
AI
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
Unknown
No
Controls
Taps, head nods, eye and hand tracking suit very different situations.
Battery
More time between charges usually makes a wearable easier to live with.
Up to 8 hrs ANC on / 24 hrs with case
Hi-Res / lossless audio
A cable or codec that carries the full file is the difference between hearing the master and a compressed copy.
Unknown
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Questions about Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Top questions
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.
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 list price.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 4.7g.
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.
Price and models
Is there a newer one?
No. The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the current model.