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Eargo 8 vs. Orka Two

Check out our comparison of the Eargo 8 vs Orka Two. 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 Orka Two hearing aids offer sleek, modern design and advanced wireless features, including Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free calling for both iOS and Android devices. However, despite their AI-based noise reduction technology, they underperform in noisy environments and come with a relatively high price tag of $1,899, making them less ideal for those with severe hearing loss or those who require extensive in-person care.

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

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
4.5Above average
Battery
Battery
3.5Below average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
App Features
4.0Above average
Comfort
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
Design
5.0Above average
Value
Value
3.5Average
Handling
Handling
4.7Above average
SoundScore
SoundScore
3.8Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
3.0Above 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

At Home Hearing Screener
At Home Hearing Screener
  • Health App
Battery Charger
  • Charger (Eargo 8)
Battery Charger
  • Charging case
Power Pack
Power Pack
  • Charging case
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Health App
Remote Control
  • Eargo App
Remote Control
  • Health App
  • Charging case
Smartphone App
  • Eargo App
Smartphone App
  • Health App

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
AI Adaptive DeNoise
Directionality
Directionality
Adaptive Beamforming
Environmental Adaptation
Smart Sound Adjust
Environmental Adaptation
Full Automatic Environment Classifier
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
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
6
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
  • Accept/end calls