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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£250
  • Avg. price in US: ~$280
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 100 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

8.1

Technical Score

20.0%

7.2

User score

Very good
8.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.9

Sound

20.0%

7.6

Features

10.0%

5.6

Design

8.0%

6.9

Connectivity

6.0%

8.8

Battery

4.0%

8.7

Calls & Controls

Excellent
7.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

4.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.3
(80)
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4.3
(80)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Very good
  • 9.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.3

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 8.6
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    10

    Battery life

    18.0%

    2.5

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 10
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 6.4
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    2.5

    Weight

    24.0%

    9.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 over-ear headphones feature custom 40mm three-layer Mylar drivers powered by high-performance Class AB amplification, a rare high-fidelity feature in wireless designs. They deliver a massive 100-hour battery life (60 hours with ANC active) and support advanced codecs including aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, and AAC over Bluetooth 5.3. Key pros include the industry-leading stamina, user-replaceable battery and earpads for longevity, and a detailed, balanced 'British Sound' further customizable via a 7-band app EQ. However, notable cons include the lack of LDAC support, a bulky non-folding design that limits portability, and ANC performance that trails slightly behind class leaders from Sony and Bose.

Technical Specifications of Cambridge Audio Melomania P100

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.9

Sound

20.0%

7.6

Features

10.0%

5.6

Design

8.0%

6.9

Connectivity

6.0%

8.8

Battery

4.0%

8.7

Calls & Controls

8.1
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a technical score of 8.12 points, which is higher than that of 95.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

4.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(80)
United States
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4.3
(80)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

7.2
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a user score of 7.21 points, which is lower than that of 75.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
4.0
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a popularity of 4 points, which is lower than 53.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

8.3
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.3 points, which is higher than 90.7% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

6
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has 6 microphones, more microphones than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.3
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 uses Bluetooth version 5.3, newer Bluetooth version than 88.6% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

21 m
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers a Bluetooth range of 21 m, higher Bluetooth range than 94.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

80 ms
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has audio latency of 80 ms, lower audio latency than 54.3% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

3
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers 3 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 94.4% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

100 hours
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers battery life of 100 hours, higher battery life than 96% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

60 hours
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers battery life with ANC of 60 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 91.4% of headphones and equal to 3.8% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

2.67 hours
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 needs 2.67 hours to charge, higher charging time than 65.4% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cambridge
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

330 g
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 weighs 330 g, heavier than 87.6% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 70 hours longer battery life
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (100 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (100 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.100 hours vs 30 hours
  • 30 hours longer ANC battery life
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.60 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Active noise cancellation
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 70 hours longer battery life
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (100 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 30 hours longer ANC battery life
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • USB-C charging
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Removable battery
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 11 m longer Bluetooth range
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (21 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • 47.5 ms lower audio latency
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (80 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • Clear call microphone
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 more microphones
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has more microphones than the average headphone (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • EQ customization
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 7 newer release date
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 was released more recently than the average headphone (2,024 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

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Overall
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Features
  • 51.4% higher weight
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 5.1 mm tighter earcup width
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (37.9 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 0.67 hours longer charging time
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.7 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 51.4% higher weight
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.330 g vs 218 g
  • 0.67 hours longer charging time
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.7 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.7 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.2.67 hours vs 2 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5.1 mm tighter earcup width
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (37.9 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
    What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (37.9 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.37.9 mm vs 43 mm
  • 2.78x more expensive
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is more expensive than the average headphone (£250 vs £90).
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is more expensive than the average headphone (£250 vs £90).£250 vs £90
  • 10.9% lower user score
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.21 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.21 vs 8.000).7.21 vs 8
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What customers like about Cambridge Audio Melomania P100?

  • Exceptional sound quality with a wide, detailed soundstage and realistic bass.
  • Class-leading battery life, offering up to 100 hours (60 hours with ANC enabled).
  • Sustainable design featuring user-replaceable batteries and earpads.
  • Versatile connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Lossless, and wired USB-C audio.
  • Highly effective 7-band EQ in the companion app for precise sound customization.
  • Premium build quality with a comfortable, secure fit for long listening sessions.

What customers dislike about Cambridge Audio Melomania P100?

  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is effective but trails behind industry leaders like Bose and Sony.
  • Physical design is somewhat bulky and does not fold, resulting in a large carrying case.
  • Heavier than many competitors at approximately 330 grams, which may cause fatigue for some.
  • Transparency mode can sound slightly occluded or unnatural compared to top-tier rivals.
  • Microphone performance for calls is average and struggles in extremely noisy or windy environments.

Expert reviews

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expertreviews.co.uk
02/01/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: A distinguished debut

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is a highly competitive pair of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones that offer excellent value at a reviewed price of £199. Delivering articulate, detailed, and enjoyable sound quality via 40mm composite drivers, they also feature very competent hybrid active noise cancellation. The P100 stands out for its staggering battery life, which reaches up...Read more

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lowbeats.de
02/11/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 over-ear headphones review

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 over-ear headphones are praised for their robust build quality, featuring durable materials, and exceptional comfort due to a design that eliminates pressure points, according to the LowBeats review. Engineered with Class AB amplification, the headphones deliver a neutral, audiophile-centric sound profile, complemented by top-tier active noise...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
02/10/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Review - Trusted Reviews

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 headphones are highlighted as a competitive mid-range option, boasting a sustainable design with user-replaceable parts, exceptional comfort, and a "Goldilocks" balance of features, though with an admittedly awkward, "gangly" aesthetic. While the Class AB amplification drives clear, detailed sound with an expansive soundstage, the audio can feel...Read more

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whathifi.com
19/09/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review - What Hi-Fi?

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 over-ear headphones occupy a unique mid-tier market position undercutting premium flagships, though they ultimately fail to deliver a deeply engaging listening experience. On the positive side, they boast an exceptionally strong feature set highlighted by an outstanding battery life of up to 60 hours with active noise-cancellation (ANC) enabled,...Read more

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pcmag.com
15/08/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Review - PCMag

The $279 Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is an Editors' Choice-winning, over-ear headphone featuring exceptional, class-leading battery life (up to 100 hours) and a stylish, repairable design. It delivers a clean, impactful, and detailed audio experience that excels with complex music, offering strong value compared to more expensive ANC competitors. However, the headphones are not...Read more

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techaeris.com
27/07/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Review - Techaeris

The Techaeris review highlights the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 as top-tier over-ear headphones, emphasizing an incredible sound signature, premium lightweight design, and exceptional 100-hour battery life. The headphones feature user-replaceable batteries and earcups for longevity, paired with intuitive controls. However, the review notes mediocre Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)...Read more

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techradar.com
15/07/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Headphones Review

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 wireless over-ear headphones offer incredible value for money, specified with high-fidelity Class AB amplification and robust Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity supporting aptX Lossless and Adaptive codecs. Their standout feature is an industry-leading battery life, delivering up to 60 hours of playback with active noise-cancellation (ANC) enabled and an...Read more

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lowbeats.de
02/11/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Over-Ear Headphones Review: Old School Meets the Zeitgeist

The LowBeats review hails the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 as a highly successful over-ear debut, combining traditional hi-fi engineering with a robust, comfortable design. A key differentiator and performance pro is the use of Class A/B amplification, delivering a linear, detailed soundstage, paired with class-leading battery life (100 hours with ANC off) and sustainable,...Read more

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stereoguide.de
03/09/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: how good are the ANC over-ear headphones?

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is a wireless over-ear headphone that delivers high-end "British sound" paired with exceptional battery life of up to 100 hours (60 hours with ANC active). Built with eco-friendly vegan leather and easily replaceable batteries and ear pads, it utilizes an uncommon Class-A/B amplifier circuit and angled 40-mm drivers to mimic the natural audio...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
30/01/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: sound & technology

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 marks an impressive Over-Ear Bluetooth debut for the brand, offering premium performance at a competitive retail price of 239 Euros. The review highly praises its outstanding battery life, which delivers between 60 hours with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) turned on and an astounding 100 hours with ANC turned off. Equipped with unique Class A/B...Read more

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hifi.de
15/12/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: ANC headphones put to the test

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 stands out as a highly capable over-ear ANC headphonethat brings premium hi-fi audio engineering down to a competitive mid-range price point. Driven by integrated Class-AB amplification and 40mm drivers, the headphones deliver a clear, airy, and highly detailed soundstage that excels with acoustic music and vocals. They include an exceptionally...Read more

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fairaudio.de
11/03/2026
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE | Headphones - fairaudio

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE review highlights a major update that effectively refines its predecessor by focusing on enhanced user comfort, an updated sound signature, and an overhaul of its companion app. Priced at €279, these wireless over-ear headphones utilize 40mm dynamic drivers paired with Class-AB amplification to deliver a highly dynamic, slightly bright, and wide...Read more

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global.t3.com
21/10/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Review: More of the Same

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE offers a minor refinement over its predecessor, keeping the same core 40mm drivers and minimalist physical design while introducing a premium blue color option and slightly softer headband padding. Priced at €279, it occupies the mid-range market and introduces "DynamEQ" software, which automatically adjusts bass and treble response based on...Read more

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stereoguide.de
11/09/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100SE Review

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100SE is a premium wireless over-ear headphone that functions as the successor to the original P100, maintaining its core architecture while offering refined hardware and software features. Visually identical to its predecessor apart from a new dark blue colour option, the headphone features high-quality aluminium earcups and a sustainably designed...Read more

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pplaudio.com
05/08/2025
Melomania P100SE Review / Tom's Guide

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE delivers outstanding audiophile-grade performance at a competitive price of €280, comfortably outclassing more established and expensive rivals like the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra. Its standout features include an exceptionally wide soundstage with excellent instrument separation, punchy and precise bass, and clear highs across...Read more

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on-mag.fr
26/02/2025
Cambridge Melomania P100 Review: Premium, Ultra-Long-Lasting Wireless Headphones with Lossless Audio

The ON-mag review awards the Cambridge Melomania P100 a high score of 4.5 out of 5 stars, celebrating it as a premium, highly successful first entry into the wireless over-ear market from the British brand. The reviewer praises its exceptionally solid construction utilizing metal, fabric, and faux leather, alongside its impressive technology suite that includes a Qualcomm chip...Read more

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global.techradar.com
26/07/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is an impressive entry into the highly competitive over-ear wireless active noise-cancelling (ANC) market, priced aggressively around €279. These headphones stand out due to their premium build using sustainable, vegan leather materials and unique engineering choices, notably utilizing Class AB amplification instead of the standard Class D. This...Read more

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tweakers.net
18/08/2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Black Review

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 is highlighted as a strong contender in the mid-to-high-end headphone market, challenging established leaders like Sony with premium hardware usually found in much more expensive models. Key technical advantages include Class AB amplification, specialized PEEK/PU/PEEK drivers, and support for AptX Lossless audio via a modern Qualcomm chip....Read more

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hifi.nl
27/01/2025
Review: Cambridge Melomania P100 – An Aston Martin for the Everyday Audiophile

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 over-ear wireless headphones offer exceptional, high-fidelity audio performance that far outclasses their current retail price of 239 euros (originally launched at 279 euros). Bucking industry trends, these headphones utilize Class A/B amplification to power their 40mm three-layer Mylar diaphragm drivers. This configuration delivers a wide, warm,...Read more

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