Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Ozlo Sleepbuds 2: which should you buy?

Key differences

On the makers' own figures the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 is ahead on water resistance and noise cancelling. Only the criteria both makers state like for like are counted. Close on battery life (12 vs 14 hours).

• Battery life: close (12 vs 14 hours)Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: 12 hours (Up to 12 hours per charge) ConfirmedSourceOzlo Sleepbuds 2: 14 hours (Up to 14 hours) ConfirmedSource
• Noise cancelling: Adaptive active noise cancelling, plus Transparency mode vs Passive noise blocking from the silicone tips plus noise-masking sounds (no active noise cancelling)Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: Adaptive active noise cancelling, plus Transparency mode ConfirmedSourceOzlo Sleepbuds 2: Passive noise blocking from the silicone tips plus noise-masking sounds (no active noise cancelling) ConfirmedSource
• Water resistance: IPX5 vs IPX4Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: IPX5 ConfirmedSourceOzlo Sleepbuds 2: IPX4 ConfirmedSource
• Weight: 4.7g vs 1.6g (both per earbud)Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: 4.7g ConfirmedSourceOzlo Sleepbuds 2: 1.6g ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 Guide names it for music, travel and calls.Music: Music and podcasts both sound rich through Class A/B amplification and 10mm drivers, with LDAC and aptX Lossless support. Source linkedSourceTravel: Twelve hours per charge, and 39 hours with the case, so a long trip needs few recharges. Source linkedSourceCalls: Three microphones in each bud, with echo cancelling and noise suppression, keep your voice clear on calls. Source linkedSource
• The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 Guide names it for blocking out snoring, battery life and small fit.Blocking out snoring: Tuned masking sound covers a partner's snoring, and the buds switch to masking on their own once you fall asleep. Source linkedSourceBattery life: Eight hours of overnight streaming still left about 30% in the buds, and the case adds three to four more charges. Source linkedSourceSmall fit: Each bud weighs 1.6 grams and stands 11 mm tall, small enough to sit in your ear like an earplug. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for.