
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs FIIL T2 Pro: 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.
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
- FIIL T2 Pro
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?
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against FIIL T2 Pro (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ and Companion app.
- Melomania A10020253 yr newer
- T2 Pro2022
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.2
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- AAC
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Water resistance.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $69
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 61
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 6.1 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 6.1 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 15 Hz - 22 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 30 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 6 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6.5 h
- 4 h
- Battery incl. case
- 39 h
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- 66 min
- 50 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3.2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- -
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 4.4 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- 30 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- Microphones
- 6
- -
- 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
FIIL T2 Pro
The FIIL T2 Pro delivers a well-balanced sound signature that stands out among budget ANC earbuds, pairing it with effective hybrid noise cancellation and a comfortable fit. It offers practical conveniences like wireless charging and IPX5 water resistance, though the experience is marred by Chinese voice prompts and limited control options. Overall, it's a strong value pick for those seeking a neutral tuning and reliable ANC without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Balanced, neutral sound for the price
- Pro:Strong hybrid ANC for the category
- Pro:Comfortable fit with stable wireless connection
- Con:Chinese voice prompts may be off-putting
- Con:Limited touch controls and no app support
- Con:Battery life drops notably with ANC enabled
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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