Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Google Pixel Buds 2a: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Google Pixel Buds 2a, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Not yet scored

$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.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Google Pixel Buds 2a

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$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?

Half a step newer

Both shipped in 2025. The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC. The Google Pixel Buds 2a answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP54 against IPX5.

Melomania A1002025
Pixel Buds 2a2025

What differsMelomania A100Pixel Buds 2a

Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Pixel Buds 2a

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $99
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 11 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 10 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 7 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 27 h
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.7 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 47.6 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Google Pixel Buds 2a
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Google Pixel Buds 2a
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$99
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2025
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	11 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	10 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	7 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	27 h
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.7 g
Case weight	38.7 g	47.6 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	2
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

Google Pixel Buds 2a

These wireless earbuds from Google are built to work effortlessly with Android devices, offering adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable fit. With up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge (or 7 with ANC on) and a total of 27 hours with the case, they're solid for daily use. Touch controls, a custom EQ, and IP54 water resistance round out a feature set that's strong for the price.

Pro:Seamless integration with Android and Pixel devices
Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening

Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
Con:No wireless charging for the case
Con:Average Bluetooth range of 10 meters

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