Eargo Link vs. Jabra Enhance Pro 20

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.

These receiver-in-ear devices are offered in both rechargeable and disposable battery models, with the micro RIE 60S being the smallest rechargeable RIC available at Costco, and are designed for mild-to-profound hearing loss.

The Eargo Link achieved a SoundGrade of B and ranked in the top 23% in the OTC Hearing Aid category. With a SoundScore of 4.00/5, it performs above the category average of 3.43, demonstrating competitive overall sound quality in HearAdvisor's standardized testing protocol.

Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco achieved a SoundScore of 4.07/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #16 of 35 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.91/5.

The Eargo Link seem to be a slight regression in build quality and have an IP54 rating, which is lower than other Eargo models. This means they are not water-proof and will require extra care to continue working well long term.

Jabra Enhance Pro 20 have an excellent build quality with a robust, portable charging case and a high ingress rating of IP68.

I liked the portable charging case and magnetic locks. However, the 9 hour rechargeable battery life means they will not last all day and will be better suited for situational use rather than all-day hearing help.

Jabra Enhance Pro 20 offer all-day battery life of up to 30 hours, with a quick recharge time of 3 hours in the portable charger.

I was impressed with Eargo Link's audio quality for both streaming and hands-free calls. The Bluetooth 5.3 compatibility is a significant upgrade from Eargo's other products that don't support streaming.

Jabra hearing aids are compatible with both iOS and Android, offering wireless audio streaming and hands-free calls.

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I found the Jabra app easy to use and filled with useful features, though it lacks health and fitness tracking.

Link were moderately comfortable in my ears and feel like typical wireless earbuds. I was able to switch through the included ear tips to find the right fit for both comfort and sound quality.

Jabra Enhance Pro 20 were extremely comfortable and lightweight in my ears. In general, hearing care providers can make numerous physical changes to prescription hearing aids like Real to improve comfort.

With their modern earbud-like appearance, Link is definitely more bold than other Eargo models. While I like the earbud look, you will have to decide whether you prefer a more discrete hearing aid option.

Jabra Enhance Pro 20 are sleek, smaller than ever, and modern looking prescription hearing aids. They also allow you to customize the look of your hearing aids with an array of color options.

The Eargo Link offers solid performance for its $799 price point, though several competitors in the same price range achieve higher scores.

Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco has a value score of 4.1/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Instead of typical multi-function buttons, Link uses touch sensors. These worked well, and more reliably than other products I've tested, though the app would be a nice addition for manual controls.

Jabra Enhance Pro 20 are easy to use and adjust using either the multi-function button or the Jabra app. I had no issues making adjustments with either.

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.

Prescription hearing aids like Jabra Enhance Pro 20 are fit by hearing care providers so you should receive quality care. The Jabra app also opens the possibility for remote programming and virtual follow-up appointments.