BGVP Q2 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

BGVP Q2

42Weak

$80

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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.

BGVP Q2
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

5.8

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

4.2

8.5

Calls

1.5

8.0

Value

2.8

9.6

Price (USD)

$80

$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 BGVP Q2 (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and Water resistance (IPX5).

Q22020
Melomania A10020255 yr newer

What differsQ2Melomania A100

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Top codec: AAC; aptX Lossless
ANC type: None; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Water resistance: Not rated; IPX5

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Q2Melomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $80; $99
HearWiki score: 42; 86
Released: 2020; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 2× balanced armature; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: balanced-armature; dynamic
Driver size: -; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 35 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 18 Ω; 25 Ω
Sensitivity: 108 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 7 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 26 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: -; adaptive
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 5 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: 48 g; 38.7 g
Water resistance: none; IPX5
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Connector: MMCX; -
Microphones: -; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of BGVP Q2 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	BGVP Q2	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$80	$99
HearWiki score	42 / 100 Weak	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2025
Audio
Driver	2× balanced armature	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	balanced-armature	dynamic
Driver size	-	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	10 Hz - 35 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	18 Ω	25 Ω
Sensitivity	108 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	7 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	26 h	39 h
Full charge time	90 min	66 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 3.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	5 g	9.4 g
Case weight	48 g	38.7 g
Water resistance	none	IPX5
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Connector	MMCX	-
Calls
Microphones	-	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

BGVP Q2

The BGVP Q2 is a versatile dual-purpose earphone that works both as a wired IEM via its MMCX connectors and as a true wireless earbud with Bluetooth 5.0. It delivers a bright, detailed sound with strong mids and treble, backed by a steady 7-hour battery life per charge and 26 hours with the case, though low-end output is lighter than some might prefer. Its build and comfort earn praise, but the wireless performance can be inconsistent depending on use case, making it a niche pick for those who value flexibility over raw bass impact.

Pro:Dual wired and wireless functionality via MMCX
Pro:Bright, detailed sound with clear mids and treble
Pro:Comfortable fit with lightweight 5g earbuds

Con:Bass response is light, lacking low-end weight
Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
Con:Wireless performance can be unreliable in some scenarios

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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