BGVP Q2s 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 Q2s

53Average

$76

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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 Q2s
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.2

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

5.5

8.5

Calls

3.0

8.0

Value

4.8

9.6

Price (USD)

$76

$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 Q2s (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Wireless charging, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

Q2s2021
Melomania A10020254 yr newer

What differsQ2sMelomania A100

Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.4
Top codec: aptX; aptX Lossless
ANC type: None; Adaptive
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: Not rated; IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Q2sMelomania A100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $76; $99
HearWiki score: 53; 86
Released: 2021; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 6 mm balanced armature; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: balanced-armature; dynamic
Driver size: 6 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 21 Ω; 25 Ω
Sensitivity: 106 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: 20 m; -
Battery life: 7 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 28 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: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 5 g; 9.4 g
Case weight: 48 g; 38.7 g
Water resistance: none; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; silicone
Connector: MMCX; -
Microphones: -; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of BGVP Q2s vs Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Spec	BGVP Q2s	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$76	$99
HearWiki score	53 / 100 Average	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2021	2025
Audio
Driver	6 mm balanced armature	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	balanced-armature	dynamic
Driver size	6 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	10 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	21 Ω	25 Ω
Sensitivity	106 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	20 m	-
Battery
Battery life	7 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	28 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	none	adaptive
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	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
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	silicone
Connector	MMCX	-
Calls
Microphones	-	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

BGVP Q2s

The BGVP Q2s stands out for its balanced, detailed sound and long battery life, with the unique ability to switch to a wired connection via MMCX. However, its unreliable Bluetooth, finicky touch controls, and lack of water resistance make it better suited for indoor listening rather than daily on-the-go use. Multipoint support and aptX codec add convenience for compatible devices.

Pro:Balanced and natural sound with good detail
Pro:Long battery life of 7 hours per charge, 28 with case
Pro:Can be used wired via MMCX connection

Con:Bluetooth connectivity can be unreliable with long pairing times
Con:Touch controls are finicky and not always responsive
Con:Poor call quality for conversations

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

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