True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
82Great
$93
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania M100 vs CMF Buds Pro 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 - Great overall at around $93.
True Wireless
CMF Buds Pro 2
72Good
$59
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
CMF Buds Pro 2
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery6.0
Calls6.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 | CMF Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $93 | $59 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm | hybrid |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 20-40000 Hz |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 16 h | 11 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 10 h | 6.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 52 h | 43 h |
| Full charge time | 150 min | 70 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1.5 h ANC on; 10 min = 2.4 h ANC off | 10 min = 3 h (ANC off), 10 min = 1.8 h (ANC on) |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri / Google Assistant | supported |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 6.65 g | 9.8 g |
| Case weight | 53.3 g | 46 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
What reviewers said
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver a warm, easy-going sound and a long list of modern conveniences. With adaptive ANC, aptX Lossless support, and a combined 52-hour battery life, they offer strong overall value for listeners who prioritize versatility and endurance. While their performance is solid for the price, some compromises in noise cancellation and transparency modes keep them from being flawless.
- Pro:Very long total battery life with quick-charge support
- Pro:Broad codec support including aptX Lossless
- Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation for the price
- Con:ANC performance is decent but not class-leading
- Con:Transparency mode is relatively weak
- Con:No specified frequency range from the manufacturer
CMF Buds Pro 2
The CMF Buds Pro 2 deliver a well-rounded wireless earbud experience on a budget, packing hybrid active noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a comfortable, lightweight build. With roughly seven hours of playback per charge and a total of 43 hours with the case, they offer solid endurance for the price, plus IP55 water resistance and Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Strong hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:LDAC support for high-res audio
- Pro:Compact and light at 9.8g
- Con:Battery drops to 6.5h with ANC on
- Con:No wireless charging
- Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive
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