
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Nuarl N6 Pro2: 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.
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
- Nuarl N6 Pro2
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?
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 (2025) against Nuarl N6 Pro2 (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 Pro22021
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.2
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- aptX Adaptive
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $75
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 64
- 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
- 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
- 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
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- -
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- 7 g
- Case weight
- 38.7 g
- 47 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- 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 Pro2
The Nuarl N6 Pro2 is a true wireless earphone focused on delivering a natural, well-balanced sound signature that audiophiles will appreciate. It offers solid battery life, Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint, and support for aptX Adaptive, though its design is somewhat bulky and it lacks active noise cancellation. Priced affordably, it prioritizes tonal accuracy and clarity over modern extras.
- Pro:Natural and balanced sound signature
- Pro:Supports aptX Adaptive and multipoint
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Con:Bulky housing may not fit all ears comfortably
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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