Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2: which should you buy?

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on water resistance. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Battery life: 12 hours vs 8 hoursCambridge Audio Melomania A100: 12 hours (Up to 12 hours per charge) ConfirmedSourceShokz OpenFit Air 2: 8 hours (Up to 8 hours) ConfirmedSource
• Weight: 4.7g vs 7.2g (both per earbud)Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: 4.7g ConfirmedSourceShokz OpenFit Air 2: 7.2g 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 and calls.Music: Music and podcasts both sound rich through Class A/B amplification and 10mm drivers, with LDAC and aptX Lossless support. Source linkedSourceCalls: Three microphones in each bud, with echo cancelling and noise suppression, keep your voice clear on calls. Source linkedSource
• The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 Guide names it for fitness and noisy calls.Fitness: Pressure-sensitive buttons ignore sweat, water and hair, and the IP55 rating keeps them going through rain. Source linkedSourceNoisy calls: Your voice stays clear in busy places thanks to dual microphones and AI noise reduction. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name travel.