Eargo 6 vs. Eargo 7

Eargo 7 provides clear speech for those with mild hearing loss, especially in quieter settings, but lacks wireless streaming.

The Eargo 6 achieved a SoundGrade of B and ranked #32 of 56 devices in the OTC hearing aid category, placing it in the top 55% of OTC devices tested by HearAdvisor. While this represents mid-tier performance within the category, the B grade indicates acceptable but not exceptional sound quality in our standardized lab testing.

The Eargo 7 achieved a SoundGrade of B and ranked in the top 59% in the OTC Hearing Aid category. While this places it in the upper half of OTC devices tested, its overall sound score of 3.09/5 falls below the category average of 3.43, reflecting weaknesses in noise handling and feedback performance.

Eargo 6 hearing aids appear to be well build with an IPX7 rating, making them sufficiently durable against moisture which is important given their deep ear canal placement. The portable charging case is also a nice addition and should protect Eargo well when not in use.

Eargo 7 hearing aids appear to be well build with an IPX7 rating, making them sufficiently durable against moisture which is important given their deep ear canal placement. The portable charging case is also a nice addition and should protect Eargo well when not in use.

Eargo are extremely small making their 16 hour rechargeable battery life impressive. The case offers additional on-the-go power and I found the magnetic charging bays a nice easy to use addition.

Eargo are extremely small making their 16 hour rechargeable battery life impressive. The case offers additional on-the-go power and I found the magnetic charging bays a nice easy to use addition.

I found Eargo's app to be packed full of useful features like the Sound Match hearing assessment and automatic noise reduction controls. You have plenty of options for personalization though adjustments are not always reliable as Eargo relies on phone speaker commands instead of Bluetooth.

I found Eargo's app to be packed full of useful features like the Sound Match hearing assessment and automatic noise reduction controls. You have plenty of options for personalization though adjustments are not always reliable as Eargo relies on phone speaker commands instead of Bluetooth.

Comfort will vary by individuals depending on your tolerance to a deeper fitting hearing aid. Overall, I found them moderately comfortable through they can cause a tickling ear sensation due to their fit.

Comfort will vary by individuals depending on your tolerance to a deeper fitting hearing aid. Overall, I found them moderately comfortable through they can cause a tickling ear sensation due to their fit.

Eargo's instant-fit, completely-in-the-canal, style is unique discrete. If you are interested in a nearly-invisible OTC hearing aid you will love their design.

Eargo's instant-fit, completely-in-the-canal, style is unique discrete. If you are interested in a nearly-invisible OTC hearing aid you will love their design.

The Eargo 6 has a value score of 2.1, reflecting its premium pricing relative to sound performance compared to other products tested.

The Eargo 7 has a value rating of 2.1, reflecting its premium pricing relative to sound performance compared to other products tested.

Handling can be challenging with Eargo 7 due to the small size and reliance on tap controls. Furthermore, Eargo relies on acoustic indicators for wireless communication, which is less reliable than Bluetooth and caused me several problems.

Handling can be challenging with Eargo 7 due to the small size and reliance on tap controls. Furthermore, Eargo relies on acoustic indicators for wireless communication, which is less reliable than Bluetooth and caused me several problems.

Eargo is one of the first direct to consumer hearing aids, but support is unfortunately limited to to their Client Care team and personal hearing professionals. While Eargo claims they work alongside audiologists, it is not the same as direct professional hearing care.

Eargo is one of the first direct to consumer hearing aids, but support is unfortunately limited to to their Client Care team and personal hearing professionals. While Eargo claims they work alongside audiologists, it is not the same as direct professional hearing care.