Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: which should you buy?

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on water resistance and noise cancelling. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Battery life: 21 hrs vs 28 hrs (both with case, ANC on)Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: 21 hrs ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Liberty 5 Pro: 28 hrs ConfirmedSource
• Weight: 4.7g vs 5.5g (both per earbud)Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: 4.7g ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Liberty 5 Pro: 5.5g ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 Guide names it for music, travel and calls.Music: Music and podcasts both sound rich through Class A/B amplification and 10mm drivers, with LDAC and aptX Lossless support. Source linkedSourceTravel: Twelve hours per charge, and 39 hours with the case, so a long trip needs few recharges. Source linkedSourceCalls: Three microphones in each bud, with echo cancelling and noise suppression, keep your voice clear on calls. Source linkedSource

The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Guide does not name what it is best for yet, so this list does not compare the two.

From what each Guide names the product best for.