Compare EarFun Wave Life Wireless Headphones vs Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Headphones

There is no 3.5mm analog input; wired listening is described as USB-C rather than a normal headphone cable.

ANC is widely discussed but rarely praised as excellent; reviewers generally found it acceptable for low-frequency noise and limited for traffic, voices, or stronger expectations.

ANC is generally judged good or improved, though not always elite; reviewers praised effectiveness while noting Sony/Bose-class options can still outperform it.

Advanced software support is strong, with hearing tests, sound profiles, custom controls, and app-based features repeatedly mentioned.

Advanced software features such as DynamEQ and app changes are useful but taste-dependent, with some reviewers liking the added energy and others preferring simpler original tuning.

The profile is discreet but plain, with black-only styling and a generic look.

Aesthetics split reviewers: some liked the clean design and blue color, while another found the wide look silly when worn.

ANC reduces some low-frequency noise but struggles with chatter, traffic, or busier environments across several reviews.

Background noise reduction is viewed as improved and effective, but not the quietest in the class according to comparison-focused reviewers.

ANC's effect on the sound signature is mixed: one review praised the lack of tonal shift, while another found ANC-on tuning messier on the SE.

ANC sound impact is similarly split, with TechRadar praising tonal consistency and RecordingNow hearing a more problematic change with ANC on.

Android compatibility is directly supported through the EarFun Audio app availability on Android and iOS.

Android setup worked smoothly in the tested pairing flow, with the reviewer connecting quickly to a Samsung foldable device.

The EarFun app is consistently viewed as useful, easy to navigate, and important for improving or customizing the headphones.

The app is widely praised for EQ, controls, and clean layout, though one reviewer wanted clearer EQ frequency labeling.

aptX Lossless support is treated as part of the impressive specification.

Low-latency and audio-video sync evidence is positive overall, with reviewers reporting game mode, low latency, or no noticeable delay.

Gaming/low-latency performance was judged snappy and suitable for videos and fast-paced games.

Wear detection or auto-play behavior is missing, with one reviewer saying the headphones do not automatically pause.

Wear-detection auto play/pause mostly worked but showed a brief audio cutout in one hands-on test.

RecordingNow gave the product a strong S-Tier expert score, reflecting award-style recognition in that review.

Bass is one of the most discussed traits, ranging from powerful and enjoyable to overemphasized, muddy, or bloated depending on reviewer and tuning.

Bass earns strong praise for impact and EQ potential, but some reviewers found the SE tuning too bass-forward or not fully controlled.

Battery life is a clear strength, with repeated support for 60 hours without ANC and around 37 hours with ANC.

Battery life is one of the clearest strengths, repeatedly called excellent, incredible, extraordinary, or best-in-class.

Bluetooth performance is a strength overall, with reviewers citing long range, stable connections, and Bluetooth 5.x support.

Bluetooth-related experiences were largely positive where judged through pairing and multipoint behavior.

Most reviews cite Bluetooth 5.4, with one citing Bluetooth 5.3; overall, the evidence supports a modern Bluetooth version.

Build quality is mixed: some reviewers found solid construction for the price, while others criticized plastic, rough edges, or flimsiness.

Build quality is consistently praised as sturdy, premium, or strong for the price, with only minor creaking noted in one review.

Hi-res or wired playback evidence is mixed: USB-C lossless and hi-res playback are supported, but one reviewer found wired playback worse.

Button controls are mostly useful and tactile, although one review thought the controls felt cheap.

Physical button controls are praised for usability and responsiveness.

Cable quality is a weakness: reviewers described the bundled USB-C cable as very short, thick, or awkward.

Cable quality receives a positive note for the included USB-C and 3.5mm cables.

Carry case quality scores poorly because reviewers repeatedly state that no carrying case, pouch, or bag is included.

The hard case is generally sturdy and solid, but its size hurts compactness.

Charging is well supported through USB-C and quick-charge claims, though cable length or quality can be a drawback.

Clamping force is mostly acceptable or well judged, though one review found the fit snug compared with rivals.

Codec support is disputed: one review notes only AAC/SBC and no high-fidelity codecs, while another reports LDAC support.

Codec support is praised through aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless support, but wireless LDAC absence is a separate limitation.

Comfort is one of the strongest areas, with reviewers repeatedly praising long-wear comfort and low fatigue.

Comfort is mixed: some reviewers found it comfortable or improved, while others criticized weight, snugness, or headband pressure over time.

Connectivity options are good for the price thanks to Bluetooth multipoint, USB-C wired playback, and pass-through or ANC modes.

Wired listening options are appreciated as part of the broader connectivity package.

Design is functional but plain: some reviewers liked the budget-friendly design, while others found it generic or forgettable.

Design is usually viewed positively, especially the clean lines and color options, although the look is not universally loved.

One review raises a durability-over-time concern by warning that scratches may appear quickly with bag use.

Durability is judged positively through solid materials and a reviewer description of the headphones as durable overall.

Ear cup padding is consistently positive, with foam, memory foam, and soft cushions repeatedly called comfortable.

Ear cup padding and space are generally praised for plushness, roominess, and comfort.

Ear cup movement is strong, with several reviews describing 90-degree swivel, rotation, or folding behavior.

Ear cup rotation is judged useful and flexible where reviewed.

One reviewer heard slight creaking during movement, but described it as minor.

EQ customization is a major strength, with repeated support for custom EQ, sliders, and a 10-band or graphic equalizer.

EQ customization is a major strength, with reviewers praising the seven-band EQ and how well the headphones respond to tuning.

One review frames the launch feature set as strong for the price, delivering most core features at a lower cost.

Feature coverage is viewed positively, with reviewers noting modern ANC-headphone features and useful app-based controls.

Frequency response evidence is polarized, from clean and controlled in one review to distorted or lacking dynamics in another.

Frequency-response impressions are mixed because the SE sounds warmer and less flat than the original, even though the tonal balance can be adjusted.

The headband adjustment is supported by one review noting a metal slider with good range.

Headband adjustability was not evaluated directly beyond factual mechanism mentions.

Headband padding is supported by comments about pleather or memory-foam padding that contributes to comfort.

Headband padding is one of the more divisive comfort points, ranging from improved and comfortable to stiff or not meaningfully changed.

Hinge and flex durability evidence is mixed but generally acceptable, from concerns about flimsiness to solid hinges and little creaking.

Hinge feel and arm construction are praised for tightness, friction, and premium movement.

One reviewer praised the headphones for picking out subtle gameplay sounds, suggesting passable immersive performance for gaming.

Immersion is praised through wide, effortless soundstage comments, even without spatial audio.

Included accessories are minimal, usually limited to a USB-C cable, documentation, and no case.

Included accessories are appreciated, especially the case and cable management touches.

Instrument separation is mixed: ZDNET praised discernible sounds, but PCMag and Tom's Guide found details lost or buried.

Detail retrieval and instrument separation are praised in both written and hands-on listening tests.

Integrated microphones are confirmed across multiple reviews, typically as four built-in or AI-assisted mics.

Microphone quality is good in quiet conditions, but noise suppression is less impressive in background noise.

One review specifically credits LDAC support with enabling high-quality wireless streaming.

LDAC is a clear omission for reviewers who expect high-res wireless codec support.

Maximum-volume clarity receives mixed support, with some reviewers reporting clean playback and others hearing distortion or amplified flaws.

Clarity at higher volume is praised, with reviewers noting strong clarity and no distortion at raised levels.

Microphone noise handling is present and sometimes effective, but reviewers also heard room echo, sibilance fuzziness, or only moderate background suppression.

Microphone noise reduction is weaker than some competitors, with one reviewer saying it does not filter as much background noise.

Call quality is generally serviceable to good, with several reviewers reporting clear speech and others noting fuzziness, echo, or limited nuance.

Microphone quality itself is good in quiet conditions, even if background noise filtering is less strong.

Midrange performance is mixed: some reviewers heard clear vocals or adjustable mids, while others found vocals muted, recessed, or muffled.

Mids are frequently praised as clear, rounded, and strong with vocals or instruments.

Multi-platform use is supported by pairing across phones, laptops, tablets, iPhone, MacBook, and Android devices.

Multipoint support is consistently mentioned and generally reliable, with some minor app-side friction in one review.

Multipoint generally works, but switching can require pausing and there is no automatic switching in one test.

Passive isolation is weak in the Tom's Guide review, where environmental noise became more obvious in Normal mode.

Passive noise isolation is a notable strength, with reviewers praising how much noise is blocked before ANC.

Recommendations are split: several reviewers call them strong budget buys, while others advise looking elsewhere because of sound or ANC limitations.

Overall recommendations are very positive, especially for sound-first buyers and value seekers, with caveats around ANC, comfort, and bulk.

Portability benefits from folding and swiveling cups, but the lack of a case limits travel confidence.

Portability is a weakness because the headphones and case are not especially compact.

Premium feel is mixed: some reviewers were impressed for the price, while others emphasized plastic or less premium construction.

Premium feel is praised through materials, finish, and comparisons to more expensive headphones.

Preset EQ quality is mixed: reviewers liked the variety but some presets were too quiet or less useful than custom tuning.

Preset and DynamEQ-style tuning are useful but taste-dependent; some presets are usable while DynamEQ can be divisive.

Replaceable earpads and battery-related serviceability are repeatedly praised as longevity-friendly.

Replaceable components receive praise where reviewers focus on the user-replaceable battery as a long-term ownership benefit.

Sensor support appears limited because one review states the headphones do not automatically pause.

Sensor performance is mostly positive through wear-detection testing, though resume behavior had a minor glitch in one review.

Sidetone/voice passthrough needs improvement according to one reviewer who wanted clearer, louder self-voice feedback.

Smart listening features are represented by hearing tests, sound-profile tools, and app-based calibration rather than advanced ecosystem features.

Smart listening features such as DynamEQ are useful for low-volume listening but not universally preferred.

Smart Pause performance is absent in the review evidence, with one reviewer stating the headphones do not auto-pause.

Smart Pause works quickly in hands-on testing, though one reviewer observed a brief audio glitch when resuming.

One review notes poor resistance to visible dust on the buttons.

The off-white finish receives a small positive note for resisting a dirty-looking appearance over time.

Setup and software use are mostly straightforward, though one review noted app connection fussiness.

Setup and software are generally smooth, clean, and intuitive, with fast firmware and app interactions noted.

Reviewer evidence is sharply split: several reviewers found the sound fun or very good after EQ, while PCMag and Tom's Guide criticized the default tuning and overall fidelity.

Sound quality is the strongest repeated praise, described as detailed, clear, engaging, and high value for the price.

Soundstage is inconsistent, with some reviewers calling it constrained while others heard a decent or spacious presentation for the price.

Soundstage is generally wide and spacious, though one reviewer heard it as more intimate than wide.

Spatial audio is absent, which some reviewers list as a limitation, though others say the natural soundstage reduces the sting.

Connection stability is generally good, with reviewers reporting largely reliable switching, rock-solid stability, and uninterrupted multipoint use.

Sustainability and repairability are praised thanks to recyclable packaging, recycled materials, user-replaceable batteries, and removable pads.

Sustainability materials earn praise from TechRadar, especially the recycled plastic and driver material claims.

Transparency or ambient mode is usable but uneven, ranging from natural enough for conversation to average, boosted, or not very effective.

Transparency mode ranges from natural and useful to merely acceptable and less airy than competitors.

Travel friendliness is limited by the lack of a pouch or case despite foldable design.

Travel friendliness is mixed: battery life is excellent for long trips, but the large case and limited folding hurt portability.

Treble impressions vary from clear and crisp after tuning to lacking brightness, messy top notes, or excessive tinniness.

Treble is often praised for detail, shine, and sparkle, but DynamEQ can make the sound more aggressive for some listeners.

USB-C is a notable feature for charging and, in several reviews, wired audio playback or hi-res playback.

USB-C connectivity is positively mentioned as part of the wired-listening and cable package.

Value is one of the strongest themes, although the value score drops in reviews that disliked the sound quality.

Value is one of the strongest themes, with reviewers repeatedly calling the P100 SE well priced or exceptional for sound quality per dollar.

Voice assistant access worked cleanly in hands-on testing.

Voice prompt feedback is configurable in the app, including language changes.

Voice prompts stand out positively, especially the Matt Berry/Southwark option.

Volume output is adequate for some reviewers but a concern for others, especially when EQ changes reduced loudness or Bluetooth volume felt limited.

Volume output is mixed: some found it loud enough or very loud, while another wanted more Bluetooth/3.5mm loudness.

Water resistance is a weakness because one reviewer warns users to be careful due to no rating.

Wear detection auto-pause is not present according to one review.

Wear-detection auto-pause is fast, though the broader wear-detection behavior was not flawless.

Wear detection performance is effectively absent because the headphones do not auto-pause when removed.

Wear detection performed quickly but had a resume-side glitch that the reviewer wanted fixed.

Weight comfort is favorable, with multiple reviewers describing the headphones as light or breezy around 254-264g.

Weight comfort is mixed to negative, with one reviewer calling it among the heaviest in class while another found it substantial but acceptable.

Wind handling is limited, with one review calling it ineffective and another only calling it decent.

Wind handling is mixed: one review criticized wind noise in transparency mode, while another found ANC outdoor wind handling very good.