Eargo 8 vs. MDHearingAid Neo XS
Check out our comparison of the Eargo 8 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
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.
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
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
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Build Quality
3.8Below average
Battery
—
Battery
4.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
—
App Features
—
App Features
—
Comfort
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Comfort
3.5Below average
Design
—
Design
4.0Below average
Value
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Value
3.4Below average
Handling
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Handling
3.0Below average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
2.5Below average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
2.0Below average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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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
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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
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
—
Remote Control
- Eargo App
Remote Control
—
Smartphone App
- Eargo App
Smartphone App
—
Software
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
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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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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