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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. JLab Hear OTC

Check out our comparison of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs JLab Hear OTC. 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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Apple AirPods Pro 2
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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

The JLab HEAR OTC Hearing Aid offers an affordable and user-friendly solution for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, featuring customizable sound settings and a sleek design. Extensive testing reveals its effective performance in various environments, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
Earbud
User Rating
4.0
2 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Audio Files

Busy Café
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Busy Café
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Streaming Music
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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.

Hardware

Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • LC3
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • SBC
  • AAC
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
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
Tap Options
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
  • Siri
Voice Assistant
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—

Software

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
Yes
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
—
Directionality
Conversation Boost
Directionality
Yes
Feedback Suppression
—
Feedback Suppression
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
—
Spatial Audio
Yes
Spatial Audio
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Adaptive Transparency
Headphone Accommodations
Unique Amplification Strategy
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