Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs EarFun Free 2: 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

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True Wireless

EarFun Free 2

54Average

$60

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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.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
EarFun Free 2

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

5.4

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

5.8

Calls

8.0

5.3

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$60

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 EarFun Free 2 (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.

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
Free 22021

What differsMelomania A100Free 2

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX7

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C.

Specifications

Melomania A100Free 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $60
HearWiki score: 86; 54
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 6 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 6 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: -; 60 ms
Wireless range: -; 15 m
Battery life: 11 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 11 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 37 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX7
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs EarFun Free 2
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	EarFun Free 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$60
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	54 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	6 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	6 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	-	60 ms
Wireless range	-	15 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	30 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	11 g
Case weight	38.7 g	37 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX7
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	1
Call noise reduction	Yes	-

What reviewers said

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

EarFun Free 2

The EarFun Free 2 delivers a robust feature set at a budget-friendly price, including aptX support, wireless charging, and IPX7 water resistance. While its sound is immersive and spacious, some listeners may find it less refined than its specs suggest. Overall, it's a strong value pick with long battery life and solid low-latency performance.

Pro:Excellent value for the price
Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating
Pro:Long battery life with case (30 hours)

Con:Sound quality not as impressive as specs imply
Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:No app support or custom EQ

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