Audien Hearing Atom X vs. Jabra Enhance Select M Series

A clever touchscreen charging case and long battery life modernize Audien's budget lineup—but speech clarity (especially in noise) still trails many OTC rivals.

Compare the Jabra Enhance Select M1, M2, and M3 hearing aids in the Jabra Enhance Select M Series.

Audien Atom X achieved a SoundScore of 3.3/5 and a SoundGrade of B in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #54 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.

Jabra Enhance Select M3 achieved a SoundScore of 4.0/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.69/5.

Audien Atom X hearing aids lack an IP rating, so they might not be the best against moisture or dust. While using them they feel decently built and they do come with an excellent portable charging case.

Jabra hearing aids share technology from GN Resound and generally have fantastic build quality. M3 is no exception with an ingress rating of IP68 and the standard robust portable charging case.

Atom X offer up to 12 hours of battery life, which is less than many of Audien's hearing aids. Recharging will take roughly 3-4 hours, with the case offering several additional full charges.

M3 offers full-day 24 hour battery life, which is unchanged from the previous Enhance 700 model. The case also holds roughly 3 addition charges of on-the-go power.

Atom X offer wireless control and streaming for both iOS and Android. This is the key new addition for Atom X and I found it to work very well.

Bluetooth was straightforward and reliable, working seamlessly without any issues. This is what I've come to expect with Jabra hearing aids. M3 also supports Auracast Bluetooth technology, which is step ahead many other hearing aids.

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The Jabra Enhance App offers a useful set of features, providing plenty of freedom to personalize your sound beyond the default programming.

I found Atom X more comfortable than Atom Pro 2, though other hearing aids will likely offer you a better fit and overall comfort.

Jabra M3 are very comfortable given their shockingly small and lightweight design. The button are also larger than many OTC products making setting changes easier.

The design of Atom X falls between a custom hearing aid and wireless earbud. They are only available in a medical beige color, which is meant to match skin color, but will not suit everyone.

Jabra has done a nice job redesigning prescription technology for the direct-to-consumer market. M3 shares the same shockingly discrete "microRIE" design as the previous Select 700 model.

Audien Atom X has a value score of 4.2/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Jabra Enhance Select M3 has a value score of 3.3/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Atom X is the most user friendly hearing aid I have tried from Audien Hearing to date. The physical buttons are large and the bright touchscreen feature is a great addition.

I found M3 easy to use, though receiver-in-canal devices can take practice at the start. Pro support can assist, and the charging case is one of the best on the market.

Like many OTC products, Audien does not offer remote assistance from hearing experts, support is limited to email and phone customer support.

Jabra has arguably the best pro support offering among OTC devices. They provide 3 years of telehealth audiologic services including remote programming and video appointments. While I'd prefer in-person appointments, Jabra continues to bridge the gap given the limitations of remote care.