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Eargo Link vs. JLab Hear OTC

Check out our comparison of the Eargo Link vs JLab Hear OTC. 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

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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Product Description

The JLab HEAR OTC Hearing Aid offers an affordable and user-friendly solution for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, featuring customizable sound settings and a sleek design. Extensive testing reveals its effective performance in various environments, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
Earbud
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Battery
2.9Below average
Battery
3.0Below average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
App Features
3.3Below average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
4.5Above average
Design
4.0Below average
Value
3.6Above average
Value
5.0Above average
Handling
3.5Below average
Handling
4.0Below average
SoundScore
3.9Above average
SoundScore
3.6Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
1.0Below average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-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
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-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
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-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
  • Link Charger
Battery Charger

Software

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Directionality
Directionality
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • SBC
  • AAC
Hands-Free Calling
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls
  • Pause/Resume
  • ANC On/Off
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls