True Wireless
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
82Great
$93
Full review dataCambridge Audio Melomania M100 vs JLab JBuds ANC 3: 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 ANC 3
72Good
$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 ANC 3
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.5
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 | JLab JBuds ANC 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $93 | $60 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm | 10mm dynamic driver |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | - | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | - | 200 ms |
| Wireless range | - | 9.1 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 16 h | 9 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 10 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 52 h | 42 h |
| Full charge time | 150 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1.5 h ANC on; 10 min = 2.4 h ANC off | 10 min = 1 hour |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri / Google Assistant | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 6.65 g | 9.6 g |
| Case weight | 53.3 g | 29.5 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
JLab JBuds ANC 3
These budget true wireless earbuds punch above their weight with punchy bass, clear highs, and hybrid noise cancellation that effectively dulls ambient rumble. They offer a long total battery life with the case, multipoint pairing, and IP55 sweat resistance, making them a solid value for feature-focused shoppers. However, the tuning leans toward consumer-friendly rather than neutral, and the touch controls plus app experience feel less refined than the hardware.
- Pro:Strong bass and clear treble for the price
- Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation at a budget level
- Pro:Long total playback with the charging case
- Con:Sound signature is not neutral or reference-grade
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky and less intuitive
- Con:Only basic SBC codec support, no premium Bluetooth audio
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