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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S: 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.

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
  • Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S
HearWiki score
86
53
Sound
9.0
4.8
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.5
4.8
Calls
8.0
5.9
Value
9.6
2.8
Price (USD)
$99
$81

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 Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S (2020). The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LHDC.

  • Melomania A10020255 yr newer
  • Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S2020
What differsMelomania A100Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
LHDC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C.

Specifications

Melomania A100Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$99
$81
HearWiki score
86
53
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
14.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
39 h
24 h
Full charge time
66 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
XiaoAI
Weight
9.4 g
4.5 g
Case weight
38.7 g
-
Water resistance
IPX5
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
6
2
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
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

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S

These true wireless earbuds offer a solid feature set for the price, including active noise cancellation and a total battery life of 24 hours with the charging case. They support high-quality LHDC audio codecs and come with wireless charging, making them a convenient choice for everyday use. The low-latency dual-core chip helps ensure a responsive listening experience.

  • Pro:Active noise cancellation
  • Pro:24-hour total battery with case
  • Pro:Supports LHDC for high-quality audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:No transparency mode
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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

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