Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JLab JBuds Air Pro: 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

JLab JBuds Air Pro

63Good

$59

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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 6 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
JLab JBuds Air Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.1

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

7.1

Calls

8.0

4.8

Value

9.6

4.8

Price (USD)

$99

$59

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 JLab JBuds Air Pro (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
JBuds Air Pro2021

What differsMelomania A100JBuds Air Pro

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.1
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Wireless charging: Yes; No
USB-C: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ.

Specifications

Melomania A100JBuds Air Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $59
HearWiki score: 86; 63
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
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; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 98 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 200 ms
Wireless range: -; 9 m
Battery life: 11 h; 9 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 36 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; none
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 10.6 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 39.1 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
USB-C: Yes; No
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JLab JBuds Air Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	JLab JBuds Air Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$59
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	63 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2021
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	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	98 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	200 ms
Wireless range	-	9 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	9 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	36 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	none
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	10.6 g
Case weight	38.7 g	39.1 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
USB-C	Yes	No
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV
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

JLab JBuds Air Pro

The JLab JBuds Air Pro are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack in useful features like Bluetooth 5.1 multipoint, IP55 water resistance, and a transparency mode for under $60. They offer a long total battery life of 36 hours with the case, though audio leans bass-heavy and lacks active noise cancellation. With touch controls, a custom EQ, and a lightweight build, they're a solid pick for casual listeners and workouts.

Pro:Affordable price with strong feature set
Pro:IP55 water resistance for workouts
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity

Con:Bass-heavy sound may not suit all tastes
Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Measured battery life may fall short of claims

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