Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco X2: 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

OPPO Enco X2

81Outstanding

$75

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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 5 of 7 measures.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
OPPO Enco X2

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

8.6

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.5

Battery

8.5

7.1

Calls

8.0

8.2

Value

9.6

6.6

Price (USD)

$99

$75

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 OPPO Enco X2 (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The OPPO Enco X2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX5.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
Enco X22022

What differsMelomania A100Enco X2

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LDAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Enco X2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $75
HearWiki score: 86; 81
Released: 2025; 2022
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; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; -
Sensitivity: -; 118 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 11 h; 9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 5.5 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 40 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 5 min → 6 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
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; 4.7 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 47 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs OPPO Enco X2
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	OPPO Enco X2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$75
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	81 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2025	2022
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	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	-
Sensitivity	-	118 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	11 h	9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	5.5 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	40 h
Full charge time	66 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	5 min → 6 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
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	4.7 g
Case weight	38.7 g	47 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
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

OPPO Enco X2

The OPPO Enco X2 are true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation and a dual-driver setup for detailed sound. They offer a long-lasting battery, support for high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC and LHDC, and a comfortable IP54-rated build, making them a solid mid-range choice.

Pro:Excellent hybrid ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Supports LDAC and LHDC for high-quality wireless audio
Pro:Long battery life of 40 hours with the case

Con:Battery life drops to 5.5 hours with ANC on
Con:No official mention of wireless charging in the source
Con:Touch controls may be sensitive to accidental taps

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

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