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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. Eargo 8

Check out our comparison of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Eargo 8. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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Summary

Product Description

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are wireless earbuds that offer hearing aid functionality. They are suitable for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss and come with features such as Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, and Conversation Boost, all aimed to improve hearing in various environments.

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Product Description

Eargo 8 is Eargo's latest flagship OTC hearing aid, featuring automatic sound environment adjustments, enhanced audio fidelity, and patented device-health monitoring. Designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, it emphasizes user convenience, extended battery life, and robust customer support.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
4.0Below average
Build Quality
Battery
3.0Below average
Battery
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
App Features
4.0Above average
App Features
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
Design
5.0Above average
Design
Value
4.7Above average
Value
Handling
3.9Below average
Handling
SoundScore
3.5Above average
SoundScore
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows standard scientific procedures. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.

Accessories

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Charger (Eargo 8)
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Eargo App
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Eargo App

Software

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
Yes
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
Directionality
Conversation Boost
Directionality
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Smart Sound Adjust
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
4
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
Yes
Resonance Normalization
Adaptive EQ
Resonance Normalization
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
  • Tuned by user directly
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
Spatial Audio
Yes
Spatial Audio
Unique Amplification Strategy
Adaptive Transparency
Headphone Accommodations
Unique Amplification Strategy
Superior HD Sound

Hardware

Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • LC3
Bluetooth® Audio
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Play/Pause
  • Audio passthrough on/off
  • Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
  • Siri
Voice Assistant
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker