Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2: 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds2

68Good

$100

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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
Samsung Galaxy Buds2

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

6.9

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.0

Battery

8.5

5.0

Calls

8.0

5.3

Value

9.6

Price (USD)

$99

$100

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 (2022). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Melomania A10020253 yr newer
Galaxy Buds22022

What differsMelomania A100Galaxy Buds2

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX2

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

Specifications

Melomania A100Galaxy Buds2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $99; $100
HearWiki score: 86; 68
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 11 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 25 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 104 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 11 h; 7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6.5 h; 5 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 29 h
Full charge time: 66 min; 60 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.2 h; 5 min → 1 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; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; Bixby
Weight: 9.4 g; 5 g
Case weight: 38.7 g; 41.2 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX2
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Model code: -; SM-R177NZTAXAC
Microphones: 6; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Spec	Cambridge Audio Melomania A100	Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$99	$100
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	68 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	11 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	104 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	11 h	7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6.5 h	5 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	29 h
Full charge time	66 min	60 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.2 h	5 min → 1 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	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Bixby
Design
Weight	9.4 g	5 g
Case weight	38.7 g	41.2 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX2
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Model code	-	SM-R177NZTAXAC
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

Samsung Galaxy Buds2

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are compact true wireless earbuds that pack hybrid active noise cancellation, a comfortable 5-gram build, and up to 7.5 hours of playtime on a single charge (5 hours with ANC on). They support AAC, SBC, and Samsung's Scalable codec, plus wireless charging and touch controls, making them a solid mid-range pick for Android users. With an 11mm dynamic driver and a custom EQ, they deliver balanced sound with decent call quality thanks to triple mics per bud.

Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
Pro:Good battery life with wireless charging case

Con:No multipoint connection
Con:Only IPX2 water resistance
Con:Battery life drops to 5 hours with ANC active

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