Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Noise Master Buds 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

Noise Master Buds 2

76Great

$120

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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
Noise Master Buds 2

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

7.8

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.3

Battery

8.5

6.5

Calls

8.0

7.5

Value

9.6

7.8

Price (USD)

$99

$120

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?

Mixed generations

Noise Master Buds 2 (2026) against Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 brings Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC, while the Noise Master Buds 2 answers with Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.4.

Melomania A1002025
Master Buds 220261 yr newer

What differsMelomania A100Master Buds 2

Bluetooth: 5.4; 6.1
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LHDC
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Master Buds 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $120
HearWiki score: 86; 76
Released: 2025; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 10 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 6.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 6 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 4 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 66 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 6 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; both
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 9.4 g; 5.2 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; 6-mic ENC

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Noise Master Buds 2
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Noise Master Buds 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$120
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	76 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2026
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 10 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	6.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	6 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	4 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	30 h
Full charge time	66 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 6 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	both
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5.2 g
Case weight	38.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	6-mic ENC

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

Noise Master Buds 2

The Noise Master Buds 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a dual 10mm driver setup, offering a balanced sound profile. They provide around 6 hours of playback per charge (4 hours with ANC on) and extend to 30 hours with the case. With Bluetooth 6.1, multipoint connectivity, and LHDC codec support, they are well-equipped for modern wireless use.

Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Multipoint pairing and Bluetooth 6.1
Pro:LHDC codec support for high-res audio

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC
Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Average 10-meter wireless range

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