True Wireless
Aukey EP-M2
60Average
$50
Full review dataAukey EP-M2 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
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
86Outstanding
$99
Full review dataScore 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.
- Aukey EP-M2
- Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
HearWiki score
60
86
Sound
6.1
9.0
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
4.8
8.5
Calls
5.6
8.0
Value
6.7
9.6
Price (USD)
$50
$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 Aukey EP-M2 (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.
- EP-M22024
- Melomania A10020251 yr newer
What differsEP-M2Melomania A100
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX Lossless
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
EP-M2Melomania A100
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 60
- 86
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 13 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 13 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 25 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Codecs
- AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Battery life
- 4 h
- 11 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 6.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 32 h
- 39 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 66 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Weight
- 3.5 g
- 9.4 g
- Case weight
- 40 g
- 38.7 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX5
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- silicone
- Microphones
- 1
- 6
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Aukey EP-M2
The Aukey EP-M2 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud pair that prioritizes lightweight comfort and punchy bass over extra features. With 13 mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, and IPX4 water resistance, it offers a straightforward listening experience for everyday use, though its 4-hour battery per charge is modest without the case.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Punchy bass-forward sound signature
- Pro:Compact charging case extends total playtime to 32 hours
- Con:Short 4-hour battery life on a single charge
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Limited to AAC codec support
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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