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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Honor Choice Earbuds X8i

What Melomania A100 does better (2) and where Choice Earbuds X8i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Cambridge Audio · 2026Melomania A100
7.9Score
2 advantages
vs
Honor Choice Earbuds X8i
Honor · 2026Choice Earbuds X8i
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
5.0Noise control & calls5.2
8.8Battery7.9

Why is Melomania A100 better than Choice Earbuds X8i?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 9 h+33%
  2. Microphones6 vs 32×

Why is Choice Earbuds X8i better than Melomania A100?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Melomania A100: Yes
  2. Total with charging case39 h vs 44 h+13%
  3. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones63
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h9 h
Total with charging case39 h44 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Protection rating—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursBlackWhite
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