Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs HyperX Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless: 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

HyperX Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless

70Good

$72

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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
HyperX Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.5

Noise cancelling

7.8

5.8

Battery

8.5

6.3

Calls

8.0

6.8

Value

9.6

5.2

Price (USD)

$99

$72

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?

Mixed generations

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against HyperX Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the HyperX Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless answers with LE Audio (LC3).

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless2024

What differsMelomania A100Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IP44

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Melomania A100Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $72
HearWiki score: 86; 70
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 9 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 9 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 5 Hz - 22.5 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 107 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 20 ms
Wireless range: -; 20 m
Battery life: 11 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 26 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.4 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 33.6 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP44
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs HyperX Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	HyperX Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$72
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	70 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	9 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	9 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	5 Hz - 22.5 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	107 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	20 ms
Wireless range	-	20 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	26 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.4 g
Case weight	38.7 g	33.6 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP44
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	1
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI ENC

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

HyperX Cloud MIX Buds 2 Wireless

These wireless earbuds are designed with gamers in mind, offering a low-latency connection and a comfortable, portable build for on-the-go use. They combine hybrid active noise cancellation with Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint support, making them a versatile option for both gaming and everyday listening. The compact case and solid battery life add to their appeal as a travel-friendly companion.

Pro:Low-latency performance for gaming
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
Pro:Compact case with good battery life

Con:No app support for customization
Con:Only one microphone per bud
Con:IP44 rating limits water resistance

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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