Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OnePlus Buds 2 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

OnePlus Buds 2 Pro

71Good

$150

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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
OnePlus Buds 2 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.9

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.1

Battery

8.5

6.7

Calls

8.0

7.2

Value

9.6

5.4

Price (USD)

$99

$150

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 OnePlus Buds 2 Pro (2023). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC. The OnePlus Buds 2 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

Melomania A10020252 yr newer
Buds 2 Pro2023

What differsMelomania A100Buds 2 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LHDC
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Buds 2 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $150
HearWiki score: 86; 71
Released: 2025; 2023
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 97 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 94 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 9 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 39 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 100 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 10 min → 10 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 9.4 g; 4.9 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 47.3 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; OnePlus Buds Pro 2
Microphones: 6; 3
Mic sensitivity: -; -38 dBV
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OnePlus Buds 2 Pro
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	OnePlus Buds 2 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$150
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	71 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2023
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	97 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	94 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	9 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	39 h
Full charge time	66 min	100 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	10 min → 10 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
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	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	9.4 g	4.9 g
Case weight	38.7 g	47.3 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	OnePlus Buds Pro 2
Calls
Microphones	6	3
Mic sensitivity	-	-38 dBV
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI 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

OnePlus Buds 2 Pro

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine an 11mm dynamic driver with active noise cancellation and support for high-resolution audio via LHDC 4.0. They deliver a robust feature set including multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, an IP55 water-resistance rating, and a combined battery life of up to 39 hours with the charging case. With a wide frequency response and solid sensitivity, these earbuds aim to provide a versatile listening experience for everyday use.

Pro:Supports LHDC 4.0 for high-quality wireless audio
Pro:Long total battery life with the charging case
Pro:IP55 water resistance for sweat and light rain protection

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:No official LDAC support, limiting some high-res options
Con:Earbuds are relatively heavy at 9.8 grams each

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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