True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
82Great
$93
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania M100 vs JLab JBuds Air Executive V2: 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
JLab JBuds Air Executive V2
66Good
$60
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
JLab JBuds Air Executive V2
Sound5.5
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 | JLab JBuds Air Executive V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $93 | $60 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 66 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm | 8mm Dynamic, Neodymium Magnet |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 8 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | - | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 103 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 16 h | 6.5 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 10 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 52 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 150 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1.5 h ANC on; 10 min = 2.4 h ANC off | 15 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| ANC type | adaptive | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes | No |
| Companion app | Yes | No |
| Custom EQ | Yes | No |
| Wear detection | Yes | No |
| Controls | touch | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Siri / Google Assistant | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 6.65 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 53.3 g | 61 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 3 |
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
JLab JBuds Air Executive V2
These budget-friendly true wireless earbuds prioritize practicality over performance, offering a sturdy IP55 build, straightforward Bluetooth pairing, and a decent total playtime of 24 hours with the charging case. Sound quality is acceptable for the price but leans toward an uneven signature, and the touch-free physical buttons can be fiddly to master. They work fine for calls and casual listening, but latency is too high for gaming or video-heavy use.
- Pro:Sturdy IP55 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Long combined battery life with case
- Pro:Quick charge feature adds an hour in 15 minutes
- Con:Noticeable latency, not for gaming
- Con:Sound lacks balance and refinement
- Con:Physical controls are tricky to use
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