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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£250
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 100 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

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

7.7

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%

7.7

Technical Score

20.0%

7.6

User score

Very good
7.7

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%

8.0

Sound

20.0%

7.6

Features

10.0%

5.7

Design

8.0%

6.3

Connectivity

6.0%

9.1

Battery

4.0%

8.7

Calls & Controls

Very good
7.6

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%

5.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.3
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United States
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4.3
(162)

(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

  • 4.5
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    2.5

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    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 SE is a premium over-ear headphone featuring 40mm three-layer composite drivers powered by audiophile-grade Class A/B amplification. It stands out with a class-leading battery life of up to 100 hours (60 hours with ANC active) and supports high-resolution wireless audio via Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive codecs. Main pros include its exceptional sonic clarity, effective adaptive hybrid active noise cancellation, and a sustainable design with user-replaceable batteries and earpads. However, some cons include its relatively heavy 330g weight, a chunky aesthetic that may appear bulky when worn, and noise cancellation that, while competent, does not quite reach the industry-leading standards of top-tier rivals.

Technical Specifications of Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE

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%

8.0

Sound

20.0%

7.6

Features

10.0%

5.7

Design

8.0%

6.3

Connectivity

6.0%

9.1

Battery

4.0%

8.7

Calls & Controls

7.7
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a technical score of 7.66 points, which is higher than that of 90.7% 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%

5.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(162)
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4.3
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

7.6
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a user score of 7.64 points, which is lower than that of 67.3% 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.
5.4
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a popularity of 5.4 points, which is higher than 54.1% 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%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

8.1
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 87.3% 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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

10 m
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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

1,200 mAh
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh, higher battery capacity than 95.1% of headphones and equal to 2.5% of headphones.
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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 SE 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 SE vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE 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 SE supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • EQ customization
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE 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 SE supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 70 hours longer battery life
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE 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 SE 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
  • 12 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (114 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 SE has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 30 hours longer ANC battery life
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 12 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 70 hours longer battery life
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE 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 SE 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.
  • 2x higher battery capacity
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (1,200 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • USB-C charging
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Removable battery
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 47.5 ms lower audio latency
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE 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 SE 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 SE includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 more microphones
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has more microphones than the average headphone (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • EQ customization
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 8 newer release date
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE was released more recently than the average headphone (2,025 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

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Features
  • 51.4% higher weight
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 4.4 mm tighter earcup width
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (38.6 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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
  • 2.78x more expensive
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE is more expensive than the average headphone (£250 vs £90).
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE is more expensive than the average headphone (£250 vs £90).£250 vs £90
  • 4.4 mm tighter earcup width
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (38.6 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 SE has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (38.6 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.38.6 mm vs 43 mm
  • 4.7% lower user score
    Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.64 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 SE has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.64 vs 8.000).7.64 vs 8
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What customers like about Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE?

  • Class-leading battery life (100 hours without ANC, 60 hours with ANC)
  • Exceptional sound quality with audiophile-grade Class A/B amplification
  • Highly responsive 7-band EQ and new DynamEQ for fuller sound at low volumes
  • Sustainable design with user-replaceable battery and ear cushions
  • Sturdy premium build quality featuring aluminum and vegan leather
  • Versatile connectivity including aptX Lossless and multipoint pairing
  • Unique voice prompts featuring actor Matt Berry

What customers dislike about Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE?

  • Noticeably heavy and bulky compared to mainstream rivals (330g)
  • Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) is effective but trails behind Sony and Bose
  • Rigid design does not fold down, making the carry case very large
  • Headband can feel tight or create pressure points for some users
  • Microphone quality is average and can capture significant background noise
  • Wired mode requires battery power and does not support phone calls

Expert reviews

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head-fi.org
27/10/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE - Reviews - Head-Fi

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE review on Head-Fi highlights these wireless headphones as a high-value option, specifically praising the exceptional comfort, user-replaceable batteries, and physical controls. With up to 100 hours of battery life, the design focuses on long-term usability, featuring ample padding and reduced clamping force for fatigue-free listening....Read more

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pragmaticaudio.com
25/10/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE: British Audio Heritage Meets Modern Headphone Technical Abilities

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE offers excellent active noise cancellation (ANC), premium build quality, and superior comfort with physical control buttons instead of touch sensors. Retailing at $299, it delivers clean Class A/B amplification and up to 60 hours of battery life with ANC enabled. In real-world airplane testing, its comfort and audio clarity outpaced the Sony...Read more

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loudersound.com
09/09/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE review: Remarkable battery life and excellent ANC

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE headphones deliver very good overall sound quality and exceptional Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that easily thinned out heavy background noise on the London tube and in a busy gym. The absolute standout feature is the remarkable battery life, which lasts up to 100 hours on a full charge, or 60 hours when using ANC. The updated design includes...Read more

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techradar.com
01/08/2025
I tried Cambridge Audio's 'Special Edition' headphones and everything that made the originals great is here

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Special Edition (SE) wireless headphones are a minor, fan-driven update to the original five-star model, maintaining the standout core hardware and premium Class AB amplification. Main benefits of this Special Edition include a slightly lighter, reworked headband that improves crown comfort, an exclusive new blue color option, and an...Read more

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

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100SE is a wireless over-ear headphone that serves as a feature-rich successor to the original P100, earning an impressive 91% overall rating from STEREO GUIDE. Retaining the sleek design, premium aluminum ear cups, and highly sustainable build of its predecessor—complete with cheap replaceable ear pads and a user-replaceable battery—the Special...Read more

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appgefahren.de
20/10/2025
Review: Melomania P100 SE by Cambridge Audio", "Tested: Cambridge Audio's Melomania P100 SE

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE over-ear headphones deliver a premium audio experience featuring an exceptionally well-balanced, vibrant sound profile with crisp highs, clear mids, and a warm, controlled bass. A major highlight of this model is its class-leading battery life, providing up to 100 hours of playback on a single USB-C charge (or 60 hours with Active Noise...Read more

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global.t3.com
21/10/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Review - T3

The T3 review evaluates the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE as a refined, mid-range over-ear headphone priced at 279 Euro, positioning it slightly above its predecessor, the original P100, which launched at 239 Euro. The reviewer highlights that the SE version is a minor iteration rather than a ground-up redesign, sharing identical 40mm drivers and a highly similar design...Read more

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kopfbox.de
02/11/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100SE Bluetooth ANC Headphones

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100SE is a premium closed-back over-ear Bluetooth headphone that retails for €279 and focuses heavily on sustainability by offering user-replaceable ear pads and a user-replaceable battery. Powered by a traditional Class A/B amplifier and 40mm composite drivers, it boasts an impressive 100-hour battery life (60 hours with ANC enabled), Bluetooth 5.3...Read more

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inside-digital.de
19/11/2025
One of the best headphones of the last 3 years - inside digital", "One of the best pairs of headphones of the past 3 years - inside digital

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE is an outstanding over-ear wireless headphone that fixes the comfort flaws of its predecessor while retaining top-tier audio quality. Costing around €280, the headphone excels with its audiophile-grade, vibrant, and warm sound signature, which can be further enhanced using the app's "DynamEQ" feature. Its standout features include a premium,...Read more

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hifi.de
13/12/2025
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Review: How Special is the Special Edition?", "Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE in Review: Just How Special is the...

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE is a highly recommended over-ear wireless headphone priced at €279, serving as a finely tuned update to the standard P100 model. Tested by HIFI. DE, the Special Edition brings noticeable hardware upgrades, including a newly redesigned, softer headband to replace the rigid design of the original, resulting in a more comfortable and secure fit. It...Read more

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

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE is a premium Bluetooth over-ear headphone that stands out for its exceptional battery life, offering up to 100 hours of playback without ANC and 60 hours with it active. The updated design features a more flexible headband and softer padding for improved long-term comfort compared to its predecessor. A key highlight is its implementation of a...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
15/04/2026
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Review – Over-Ears with 100h Battery Life

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE is an updated over-ear Bluetooth 5.3 headphone that builds upon its predecessor with structural and acoustic adjustments, delivering an impressive price-to-performance ratio in the €200 to €300 tier. It features dynamic 40mm compound drivers powered by Class-A/B amplification, housing simple physical control buttons on the earcups alongside a...Read more

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pplaudio.com
05/08/2025
Melomania P100SE review / tom's guide

The review by Tom's Guide heavily praises the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SEGo for delivering high-end audio performance and premium build quality at a much more accessible price point than its main competitors. Priced at €280, it is positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to established €400 flagships like the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra. The reviewer...Read more

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