Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JLab JBuds Air Sport: 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 Sport

52Average

$74

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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 Sport

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

5.4

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.5

5.8

Calls

8.0

4.5

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$74

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 Sport (2019). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

Melomania A10020256 yr newer
JBuds Air Sport2019

What differsMelomania A100JBuds Air Sport

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Wireless charging: Yes; No
USB-C: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; IP66

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Melomania A100JBuds Air Sport

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $74
HearWiki score: 86; 52
Released: 2025; 2019
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 8 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 8 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 103 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.0
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; 44 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; -
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; -
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 17.8 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 76.7 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP66
USB-C: Yes; No
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs JLab JBuds Air Sport
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	JLab JBuds Air Sport
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$74
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	52 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2019
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	8 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	8 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	103 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
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	44 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	-
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	-
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	17.8 g
Case weight	38.7 g	76.7 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP66
USB-C	Yes	No
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	3
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 Sport

The JLab JBuds Air Sport are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds designed with active lifestyles in mind, featuring a secure fit and IP66 dust and sweat resistance. They deliver a balanced sound from 8mm dynamic drivers and provide a long total playtime of 44 hours with the charging case. Practical extras like Bluetooth 5.0, multipoint connectivity, and transparency mode add to their value for workouts and daily use.

Pro:Secure, sport-focused fit with IP66 dust and sweat resistance
Pro:Excellent total battery life of 44 hours with the charging case
Pro:Supports multipoint connection and transparency mode for convenience

Con:Battery life per charge may be less than advertised in real-world use
Con:No active noise cancellation and lacks USB-C or wireless charging
Con:Physical buttons may require firm presses, causing slight discomfort during long sessions

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