Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JBL Tune Beam 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

JBL Tune Beam 2

76Great

$79

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 5 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
JBL Tune Beam 2

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.4

Noise cancelling

7.8

6.3

Battery

8.5

8.7

Calls

8.0

7.2

Value

9.6

6.9

Price (USD)

$99

$79

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

Both shipped in 2025. The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC.

Melomania A1002025
Tune Beam 22025

What differsMelomania A100Tune Beam 2

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Tune Beam 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $79
HearWiki score: 86; 76
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; 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; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 100 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; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 48 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
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; Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; 5.2 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 4
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JBL Tune Beam 2
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	JBL Tune Beam 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$79
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	76 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2025
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	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	100 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	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	48 h
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
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	Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5.2 g
Case weight	38.7 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	4
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

JBL Tune Beam 2

The JBL Tune Beam 2 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that punch above their weight with strong active noise cancellation, adaptive features, and standout battery life that often exceeds official estimates. They offer a bass-forward yet balanced sound, plus practical extras like multipoint connectivity and app-based EQ, though they lack wireless charging and wear detection. Overall, they're a versatile daily option for the price.

Pro:Excellent battery life, even with ANC on
Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation for the price
Pro:Bass-forward sound with customizable EQ

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Call quality picks up background noise
Con:Fit may feel unusual for some users

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

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