Cambridge A100 SE review roundup: spacious hi-res buds that stumble on rhythm

Cambridge’s A100 SE true wireless earbuds land as a mid-priced hi-res update to the Melomania A100, adding Dolby Audio and a new deep-blue finish while keeping the Class A/B amplification, 10 mm neodymium drivers and hybrid ANC that defined the 2025 originals.

TechRadar’s Simon Lucas, publishing to meet an Oct. 2, 2026 release embargo, rates the specification highly: Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless and LDAC, Snapdragon Sound with Qualcomm Kalimba DSP, multipoint, IPX5 and up to about 39 hours with the case (closer to 21 hours with ANC on). At US$149 / £129 / AU$249 they sit in a crowded £100–£150 tier; the older A100 can now often be found nearer US$99 / £79.

In listening tests Lucas found an open, organised soundstage with even tonality, strong detail and dynamics — especially with Dolby Audio engaged — but called rhythmic expression comparatively stiff or “lumpy” versus rivals such as the JBL Live Beam 4. Design is stem-style plastic in black, white or blue; Melomania Connect handles EQ and Dolby toggles more reliably than the capacitive touch pads. Canadian buyers should confirm local price, tax, warranty and codec support on their phone before ordering.

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Sources: TechRadar Cambridge A100 SE review; Forbes Melomania A100 SE launch coverage.