Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Nuarl N6 Pro series 2: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Nuarl N6 Pro series 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

Nuarl N6 Pro series 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
Nuarl N6 Pro series 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

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 Nuarl N6 Pro series 2 (2021). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Melomania A10020254 yr newer
N6 Pro series 22021

What differsMelomania A100N6 Pro series 2

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX Adaptive
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Melomania A100N6 Pro series 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $110
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
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; -
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Battery life: 11 h; 10 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 40 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; -
Wireless charging: Yes; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; -
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 7 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 47 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; N6 Pro2
Microphones: 6; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Nuarl N6 Pro series 2
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Nuarl N6 Pro series 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$110
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
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	-
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Battery
Battery life	11 h	10 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	39 h	40 h
Full charge time	66 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	-
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	7 g
Case weight	38.7 g	47 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	N6 Pro2
Calls
Microphones	6	2
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc

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

Nuarl N6 Pro series 2

The Nuarl N6 Pro series 2 are true wireless earbuds that prioritize audio fidelity with a custom 6mm dynamic driver featuring a carbon nanotube diaphragm and 7N OCC voice coil. They support aptX Adaptive for high-quality wireless streaming, offer a low-latency gaming mode, and provide a long battery life of 10 hours per charge, extending to 40 hours with the case. With IPX4 water resistance, app-based EQ control, and a transparent mode, these earbuds are built for versatile daily use without active noise cancellation.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with carbon nanotube driver
Pro:Long battery life (10 hours, 40 with case)
Pro:aptX Adaptive support for stable, high-res audio

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Physical buttons may require firm presses
Con:6mm driver might lack deep bass for some

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