Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Cambridge Audio
32 Overall Score
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
No customer feedback yet
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
78 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, sweat resistance, and long battery life, though some report issues with build quality, occasional disconnections, and a beeping sound. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to AirPods Pro, especially for home use and workouts.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ
- Sweat resistant
Cons
- Build quality issues (plastic case)
- Occasional disconnections
- Beeping sound reported
- Not waterproof
- Heavier than AirPods Pro
Noise cancellation 8
Sound quality 10
Comfort and fit 8
Build quality 2
Battery life 4
Connectivity issues 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 39 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 39 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Cambridge Audio Melomania A1000.362score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00200.314score per dollar
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.
