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Eargo 8 vs. Eargo Link

Check out our comparison of the Eargo 8 vs Eargo Link. 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

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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Product Description

The Link by Eargo is an over-the-counter hearing aid designed to offer discreet and user-friendly hearing enhancement. It features advanced sound processing technology, competitive pricing, and has been positively reviewed by independent labs for its performance and reliability.

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

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Battery
Battery
2.9Below average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
App Features
Comfort
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
Design
4.5Above average
Value
Value
3.6Above average
Handling
Handling
3.5Below average
SoundScore
SoundScore
3.9Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
1.0Below average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
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
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
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
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
  • Charger (Eargo 8)
Battery Charger
  • Link Charger
Remote Control
  • Eargo App
Remote Control
Smartphone App
  • Eargo App
Smartphone App

Software

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Smart 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 hearing test through device
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
Unique Amplification Strategy
Superior HD Sound
Unique Amplification Strategy

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Yes
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls
  • Pause/Resume
  • ANC On/Off