Eargo 7 vs. MDHearingAid Neo XS
Check out our comparison of the Eargo 7 vs MDHearingAid Neo XS. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The Eargo 7 is a nearly invisible, rechargeable over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. It offers customizable sound settings via the Eargo app and provides clear speech in quieter settings, though it lacks Bluetooth streaming capabilities.
Product Description
Neo XS is an instant-fit in-ear OTC hearing aid that offers improvements in MDHearing's product line in terms of rechargeable battery life, audio processing, and size. However, our lab testing found its performance underwhelming.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
CIC
User Rating
4.7
145 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
4.0Below average
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Battery
3.3Below average
Battery
4.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
—
App Features
3.5Below average
App Features
—
Comfort
3.9Below average
Comfort
3.5Below average
Design
4.8Above average
Design
4.0Below average
Value
2.0Below average
Value
3.3Below average
Handling
3.0Below average
Handling
3.0Below average
SoundScore
3.1Below average
SoundScore
2.5Below average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
2.0Below average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
- Eargo Charger
Battery Charger
—
Remote Control
- Eargo App
Remote Control
—
Smartphone App
- Eargo App
Smartphone App
—
Software
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Adjust+
Environmental Adaptation
—
Feedback Suppression
—
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
—
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Self-fitting
—
Hardware
IP Rating (Liquid)
7
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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