Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review: “excellent value, in the right hands”

GamesRadar+ VerdictThe Cambridge Audio M100s are a little too slow for gaming earbuds, but if you’re on the hunt for a high-end musical companion there’s some fantastic value for money here. You’d usually be spending far more on this feature-list and overall performance but Cambridge Audio manages to undercut both Sony and Apple with its latest offering.TODAY’S BEST DEALS$119at Amazon$119at Cambridge Audio US$219at CrutchfieldPros+Super detailed audio+Richly textured sound design+Strong noise cancelling+Easy fit and comfortable shape+Fantastic battery life+Matt BerryCons-80ms latency is too slow for gaming-Transparency mode has some problems GamesRadar+ Verdict GamesRadar+ Verdict The Cambridge Audio M100s are a little too slow for gaming earbuds, but if you’re on the hunt for a high-end musical companion there’s some fantastic value for money here. You’d usually be spending far more on this feature-list and overall performance but Cambridge Audio manages to undercut both Sony and Apple with its latest offering.TODAY’S BEST DEALS$119at Amazon$119at Cambridge Audio US$219at Crutchfield The Cambridge Audio M100s are a little too slow for gaming earbuds, but if you’re on the hunt for a high-end musical companion there’s some fantastic value for money here. You’d usually be spending far more on this feature-list and overall performance but Cambridge Audio manages to undercut both Sony and Apple with its latest offering. TODAY’S BEST DEALS$119at Amazon$119at Cambridge Audio US$219at Crutchfield TODAY’S BEST DEALS$119at Amazon$119at Cambridge Audio US$219at Crutchfield TODAY’S BEST DEALS$119at Amazon$119at Cambridge Audio US$219at Crutchfield TODAY’S BEST DEALS $119at Amazon$119at Cambridge Audio US$219at Crutchfield $119at Amazon $119at Amazon $119at Cambridge Audio US $119at Cambridge Audio US $219at Crutchfield $219at Crutchfield Pros+Super detailed audio+Richly textured sound design+Strong noise cancelling+Easy fit and comfortable shape+Fantastic battery life+Matt Berry Super detailed audio Richly textured sound design Strong noise cancelling Easy fit and comfortable shape Fantastic battery life Matt Berry Cons-80ms latency is too slow for gaming-Transparency mode has some problems 80ms latency is too slow for gaming Transparency mode has some problems Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s been just over three years since Cambridge Audio brought its latest earbuds to market, the Melomania Touch - and the renowned Hi-Fi brand has been busy. The new Cambridge Audio M100s pack active noise cancellation for the first time, as well as an improved design, fantastic battery life, and a dedicated game mode for low latency listening. These are audiophile buds first and foremost, with that gaming mode only reaching an 80ms latency. That automatically puts them out of the running as some of thebest gaming earbuds, but in the music world they hold a particularly high value for money. Swipe to scroll horizontallyKey SpecsPrice$219 / £169ConnectionBluetooth 5.3Driver10mm Neodymium dynamicMicrophone3x noise cancelling per budANCYesAdditional ear-tips5 (3x silicone, 2x foam)ControlsTouch (playback, volume, call, noise cancelling mode, voice assistant)BatteryUp to 10 hours (ANC on) / 16 hours (ANC off) + 23 hours in case (ANC on) / 36 in case (ANC off)CompatibilityPC, mobile, Nintendo Switch Swipe to scroll horizontally Key SpecsPrice$219 / £169ConnectionBluetooth 5.3Driver10mm Neodymium dynamicMicrophone3x noise cancelling per budANCYesAdditional ear-tips5 (3x silicone, 2x foam)ControlsTouch (playback, volume, call, noise cancelling mode, voice assistant)BatteryUp to 10 hours (ANC on) / 16 hours (ANC off) + 23 hours in case (ANC on) / 36 in case (ANC off)CompatibilityPC, mobile, Nintendo Switch Design (Image credit: Future) The Cambridge Audio M100s have a smaller footprint than I’m used to, having run a set of AirPods Pros pretty comfortably for the last few years. The chunkier body in-ear didn’t stick out too far during testing, and fit comfortably for around two hours of use at a time. Of course, there’s a variety of different earbud sizes available in the box, with two foam options alongside the standard small, medium, and large silicone covers. I prefer a medium fit for earbuds, and the size options here were on par with what I’ve experienced before. There’s no ear-fit test available, but it’s pretty easy to work out which size feels right in that initial unboxing. There’s about a gram of difference in weight between the M100s and my AirPods Pros, and I did feel it a little when switching back and forth. However, Cambridge Audio’s buds have a solid weight distribution to them - they feel present, but never cumbersome. Crucially, they never felt like they were about to fall out - even during the odd sprint after the dog. There’s nothing physically holding them to the ear like you might see in fitness-oriented buds, and I wouldn’t trust them for more energetic movements, but I wasn’t worried about losing them during everyday use. (Image credit: Future) The main bud is a simple black color with a few silver accents running throughout. It’s a slick design that doesn’t attempt anything too out there, and - outside of the odd limited edition model - it’s the only option you’ll find on the market. A small touch-capacitive panel sits on each bud, and while these controls generally registered well, the actual placement of this button was difficult to hit with accuracy. I never really got the hang of these touch controls during my three weeks fo testing, purely because I couldn’t get that placement down on the first few tries. Each bud slots into the pill-style charging case, a fairly large black clamshell of full plastic construction. There’s a comfortably sturdy hinge in here, with a snap to its close that feels particularly satisfying. While it’s a little chunky for small pockets it’s still easily transportable. Features Cambridge Audio has also added a Transparency mode to compete with more sophisticated outings fromSonyand Apple. This is a little less inspiring. I’ll confess, this is the first time I’ve used a transparency setting in noise cancellation - but I was still disappointed with the background hum that accompanied it. On top of that, it often seemed to dip in and out without a significant sound cue to do so, opening up for a few seconds before reverting back to its noise cancelling state - and often in only one earbud at a time. The audio itself is run through 10mm dynamic neodymium drivers, a size increase over the Touch’s 7mm. Perhaps more importantly, though, are the supported Bluetooth codecs. This is a laundry list of high-end compatibility, with LE Audio, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive as well as the standard AAC and SBC options. Of course, you’ll only be able to make the most of the more lossless-focused codecs on supported devices and services (Tidal, or Apple Music, for example) but it’s a win for those investing in their streaming quality. It’s also another excellent value-for-money tick - you’d usually be spending a lot more to get this kind of support. (Image credit: Future) The Bluetooth connection was always rock-solid during my testing, and the multi-connection options made switching between my phone andAsusROG Ally or Nintendo Switch particularly easy. There was no need to re-pair, I simply had Matt Berry letting me know which device I was connected to as soon as everything was powered on. What? Oh yeah - Laszlo Cravensworth can voice your connection status and noise cancelling modes, just pick the Southwark option in the app menu. It fills me with far too much joy, and probably added about 10% to my final review score in itself. I was impressed with the companion app’s streamlined design, simple but still slick-feeling interface, and intuitive navigation. The app opens you up to a whole roster of extra features, like six EQ presets (and a seven-band equaliser), mono mode, sleep mode (which kills your touch controls and silences Matt), and - of course - gaming mode. After hearing the audio coming out of these buds, I was really hoping this gaming mode was going to come through for us. Alas, at 80ms of latency it just isn’t fast enough to keep up even with thumb tappers on mobile. I tried some more competitive titles; Counter Strike and Apex Legends, and gave up almost immediately. Even slower games like Octopath Traveler felt clunky and off-putting with this delay - it’s just not good enough for gaming. There’s also no 2.4GHz connection option, so PlayStation compatibility and faster PC connections are out the window as well. For reference, the cheaperRazer Hammerhead Hyperspeedsoffer a 40ms latency in Bluetooth and a USB-C 2.4GHz receiver for an even faster connection. There is a mic for call handling (and if you do want to push through with gaming), featuring some neat noise cancelling features. My voice was nicely isolated from the background during testing, but did come across quite woolly, with words starting on softer sounds often being picked up just a microsecond too late to truly pick themselves out. Performance Cambridge Audio has always put its sound quality and the forefront of its design, and the M100s follow suit. In their out-the-box flat EQ preset, these are particularly natural sounding buds, allowing complex layers of music to stand out independently and allowing each instrument plenty of space to truly shine. Oh Wonder’s sparser twinkles held pride of place in these buds, with an incredibly clean feel to each track and a crispness I haven’t heard before. The more cacophanous mids of Grandson were given the same treatment, with a satisfying gravelly texture to vocals and a piercing quality to Blood // Water’s synth drop that shone beautifully without taking over from other elements. I did start to notice a slight gap in power on tracks like Oh No!!, though. While there’s certainly a nice balance between everything, that balance comes at the sacrifice of a little bass oomph. There was a range somewhere around the lower mids that felt a little neglected in the ‘Electronic’ preset. Boosting the lower ranges in-app allowed this to shine a little better, though. Should you buy the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100s? (Image credit: Future) If you’re a music lover looking for a pair of high-end earbuds at a price that doesn’t top the market you’re in luck. The M100s pack a serious punch for their price with bright, richly textured audio, excellent noise cancelling, a long-lasting battery life, and comfortable form factor. They do all this at a lower price than their main competitors from Sony, Apple, and Bose - and all while throwing Matt Berry into the mix. If you’re on the hunt for a new set of gaming earbuds, you’ll want to move along. The M100s are built for music, so even their gaming mode doesn’t pack the speed to keep up with faster on-screen movement. If you can push through that lag (for solo, strategic adventures, for example), you’ll find a solid audio quality with an audiophile’s touch - even if some of the more dynamic qualities of a traditional gaming headset are lost in the mix. 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I listened to a wide range of genres and artists during this testing period, from more acoustic tones to distortion-heavy electronic / rock, as well as podcasts and audiobooks. I tested the M100s on an Android RedMagic 9S Pro with Tidal (aptX Lossless) and through regular iPhone / Spotify channels as well. I used aRazer Blade 14gaming laptop,Nintendo Switch OLED, andAsus ROG Ally Xto test across Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Counter Strike, Apex Legends, Princess Peach: Showtime, and Octopath Traveler. For more information onhow we test gaming headsets, check out the fullGamesRadar+ Hardware Policy. We’re also rounding up all thebest wireless gaming headsetsand thebest PC headsetson the market. Or, for more portable options, take a look at thebest Nintendo Switch headsetsavailable. 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R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 4 Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” 5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” 5 Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”