Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JBL Tune Buds 2: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JBL Tune Buds 2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

86Outstanding

$99

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True Wireless

JBL Tune Buds 2

Not yet scored

$110

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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 7 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
JBL Tune Buds 2

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

Calls

8.0

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$110

Generation & platform

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Half a step newer

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against JBL Tune Buds 2 (2024). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. The JBL Tune Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX5.

Melomania A10020251 yr newer
Tune Buds 22024

What differsMelomania A100Tune Buds 2

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Tune Buds 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $110
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 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; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 11 h; 48 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; -
Full charge time: 66 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: 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; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 42.6 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 42.6 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
USB-C: Yes; -
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; JBLTBUDS2WHTAM
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JBL Tune Buds 2
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	JBL Tune Buds 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$110
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	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	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	11 h	48 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	-
Full charge time	66 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	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	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	42.6 g
Case weight	38.7 g	42.6 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
USB-C	Yes	-
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	JBLTBUDS2WHTAM
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 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 Buds 2

The JBL Tune Buds 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a punchy, bass-forward sound profile. They deliver long battery life, reliable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with multipoint, and a durable IP54-rated build, making them a solid everyday choice. Touch controls, a custom EQ, and app support add flexibility for personalizing your listening experience.

Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Long total battery life (48 hours)
Pro:IP54 dust and water resistance

Con:Battery life drops to 10 hours with ANC on
Con:No wireless charging mentioned in specs
Con:Design may be bulky for some ears

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