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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Jabra Elite 8 Active 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.

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 8 Active Gen 2
HearWiki score
86
79
Sound
9.0
8.1
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.2
Battery
8.5
7.8
Calls
8.0
8.0
Value
9.6
7.2
Price (USD)
$99
$230

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 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 LDAC. The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP68 against IPX5.

  • Melomania A10020251 yr newer
  • Elite 8 Active Gen 22024
What differsMelomania A100Elite 8 Active Gen 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Top codec
aptX Lossless
LDAC

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP68

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Elite 8 Active Gen 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$230
HearWiki score
86
79
Released
2025
2024
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
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
AAC, aptX Voice, LDAC
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
10 min → 1.5 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
buttons
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Weight
9.4 g
10 g
Case weight
38.7 g
47.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP68
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
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 Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are rugged wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and an IP68 rating, making them ideal for intense workouts and wet conditions. They offer a long-lasting battery, solid Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with multipoint support, and a compact, durable design. Their sound is driven by a 6mm dynamic driver, and they come with app-based customization for a tailored listening experience.

  • Pro:Excellent durability with IP68 water and dust resistance
  • Pro:Long battery life, especially with the charging case
  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts to your environment
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly when ANC is enabled
  • Con:Only one physical size for earbuds may not fit all ears perfectly
  • Con:Price is on the higher side for the feature set

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

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