1MORE ColorBuds 2 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 - Outstanding overall at around $99.

True Wireless

1MORE ColorBuds 2

63Good

$60

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True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

Full review data

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

1MORE ColorBuds 2
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

6.2

9.0

Noise cancelling

4.3

7.8

Battery

6.2

8.5

Calls

4.5

8.0

Value

5.4

9.6

Price (USD)

$60

$99

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against 1MORE ColorBuds 2 (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

ColorBuds 22021
Melomania A10020254 yr newer

What differsColorBuds 2Melomania A100

Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.4
Top codec: aptX Adaptive; aptX Lossless
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

ColorBuds 2Melomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $60; $99
HearWiki score: 63; 86
Released: 2021; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 7 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 7 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 25 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 8 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 24 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 70 min; 66 min
Quick charge: 15 min → 2 h; 10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 4.9 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: 34.5 g; 38.7 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Model code: ES602; -
Microphones: 4; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: cVc 8.0; -

Specification comparison of 1MORE ColorBuds 2 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	1MORE ColorBuds 2	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$60	$99
HearWiki score	63 / 100 Good	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2021	2025
Audio
Driver	7 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	7 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	25 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	8 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	24 h	39 h
Full charge time	70 min	66 min
Quick charge	15 min → 2 h	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	4.9 g	9.4 g
Case weight	34.5 g	38.7 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Model code	ES602	-
Calls
Microphones	4	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	cVc 8.0	-

What reviewers said

1MORE ColorBuds 2

The 1MORE ColorBuds 2 are compact, comfortable true wireless earbuds with a balanced, natural sound signature and a solid feature set for the price. They offer hybrid active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and broad codec support, though their ANC performance and call quality are not top-tier. Overall, they deliver good value for budget-conscious listeners seeking everyday usability.

Pro:Comfortable, secure fit
Pro:Natural, balanced sound with SoundID EQ
Pro:Supports aptX Adaptive and wireless charging

Con:ANC is weak compared to rivals
Con:Call quality is below average
Con:Controls are simple and limited

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 are true wireless earbuds that deliver a versatile feature set at a mid-range price. They combine adaptive active noise cancellation with high-resolution wireless audio support, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, along with a comfortable, water-resistant design. With a lengthy total battery life and convenient extras like wireless charging and multipoint, they aim to be a well-rounded daily companion.

Pro:Excellent codec support including LDAC and aptX Lossless
Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
Pro:Long total battery life with wireless charging case

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:Touch controls may take time to master
Con:No mention of ear tips or fit accessories in specs

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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