Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Jabra Elite 10 Gen 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

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

83Outstanding

$85

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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 5 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.8

Noise cancelling

7.8

8.6

Battery

8.5

6.2

Calls

8.0

7.4

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$85

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 Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC. The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP57 against IPX5.

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
Elite 10 Gen 22024

What differsMelomania A100Elite 10 Gen 2

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP57

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100Elite 10 Gen 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $85
HearWiki score: 86; 83
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 36 h
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; 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; -
Weight: 9.4 g; 11 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 46.6 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP57
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$85
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	83 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2025	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	36 h
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	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	-
Design
Weight	9.4 g	11 g
Case weight	38.7 g	46.6 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP57
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	-

What reviewers said

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 are true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a robust feature set, including LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and a long-lasting battery. With a 10mm dynamic driver and a custom EQ via the companion app, they aim to deliver flexible, high-quality sound for everyday use. Their IPX5 rating and wireless charging add practical durability and convenience.

Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC off
Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC codec
Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation adjusts to surroundings

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
Con:Touch controls may be sensitive for some users
Con:No mention of wireless charging case included

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are premium true wireless earbuds that blend robust active noise cancellation with a durable, water-resistant build. They deliver a solid 8-hour playtime on a single charge (6 with ANC), extendable to 36 hours via the case, and support Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint for seamless device switching. With a custom EQ, transparency mode, and six microphones for clear calls, they're a versatile pick for everyday use.

Pro:Strong hybrid ANC performance
Pro:IP57-rated for water and dust resistance
Pro:Long total battery life with charging case

Con:Shorter battery life when ANC is on
Con:Pricey compared to some rivals
Con:Touch controls may take time to master

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