Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Jabra Elite 8 Active: 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 8 Active

75Great

$150

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 7 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
Jabra Elite 8 Active

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.8

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.2

Battery

8.5

8.2

Calls

8.0

7.3

Value

9.6

6.2

Price (USD)

$99

$150

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 8 Active (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Feed-forward. The Jabra Elite 8 Active answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP68 against IPX5.

Melomania A10020252 yr newer
Elite 8 Active2023

What differsMelomania A100Elite 8 Active

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Feed-forward
Water resistance: IPX5; IP68

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Elite 8 Active

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $150
HearWiki score: 86; 75
Released: 2025; 2023
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; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Sensitivity: -; 118 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 14 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 8 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 56 h
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 5 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; feedforward
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 10 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 46.4 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP68
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Jabra Elite 8 Active
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Jabra Elite 8 Active
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$150
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	75 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2023
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	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Sensitivity	-	118 dB/mW
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	14 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	8 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	56 h
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	5 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	feedforward
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	10 g
Case weight	38.7 g	46.4 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP68
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 8 Active

The Jabra Elite 8 Active are rugged wireless earbuds with strong water and dust protection, plus effective feedforward noise cancellation. They offer a long-lasting battery, multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and a customizable sound via the app, making them a solid choice for active users. With touch controls, wireless charging, and a compact build, they balance durability with everyday convenience.

Pro:Excellent IP68 durability for workouts and weather
Pro:Long battery life with case, supports wireless charging
Pro:Reliable multipoint and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity

Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no high-res options
Con:Feedforward ANC may not block all low-frequency noise
Con:Touch controls can be finicky during intense activity

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