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Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 vs Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 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.

Score 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
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2
Sound6.5
Battery5.5
Value7.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 vs Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2
SpecCambridge Audio Melomania M100Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$93$60
HearWiki score82 / 100 · Great66 / 100 · Good
Released20242020
Audio
Driver10mmdynamic
Driver size10 mm14.2 mm
Drivers per side2-
Frequency response-20Hz-20kHz
Impedance-32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth5.35.0
Bluetooth version5.35.0
CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX LosslessSBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairingYesNo
Wireless range-10 m
Battery
Battery life16 h4 h
Battery life (ANC on)10 h-
Battery incl. case52 h14 h
Full charge time150 min60 min
Quick charge10 min = 1.5 h ANC on; 10 min = 2.4 h ANC off-
Wireless chargingYesNo
Features
Active noise cancellingYes-
ANC typeadaptivenone
Transparency modeYesNo
Companion appYesNo
Custom EQYesNo
Wear detectionYesYes
Controlstouchtouch
Voice assistantSiri / Google Assistant-
Design
Weight6.65 g4.5 g
Case weight53.3 g50 g
Water resistanceIPX4IPX4
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones62

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

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2

These true wireless earbuds offer a solid feature set for their price, including large 14.2mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.0, and support for high-quality LHDC audio codecs. They deliver a balanced sound profile and convenient touch controls with wear detection, though battery life is average at around four hours per charge. The IPX4 rating makes them suitable for workouts, but the lack of ANC and app support limits their appeal for some users.

  • Pro:Support for LHDC high-resolution audio codec
  • Pro:Comfortable fit with lightweight 4.5g earbuds
  • Pro:Touch controls and wear detection for convenience
  • Con:Battery life is modest, around 4 hours per charge
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No companion app or custom EQ options

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

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