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Eargo Link vs. Lucid Hearing Tala

Check out our comparison of the Eargo Link vs Lucid Hearing Tala. 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 Lucid Tala is a new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid priced at $1,299.99 per pair, designed to enhance speech clarity and offer wireless streaming for both iOS and Android devices. While it features customizable sound settings through the Lucid Hearing app and boasts a 16-hour battery life, it lacks ear-level controls and has subpar Bluetooth audio quality, making it a mixed bag for users.

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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
3.5Below average
Battery
2.9Below average
Battery
3.1Below average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
App Features
3.8Below average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
4.5Above average
Design
3.9Below average
Value
3.6Above average
Value
3.8Above average
Handling
3.5Below average
Handling
5.0Above average
SoundScore
3.9Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
2.0Below average

Audio Files

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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Streaming Music
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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)
Directionality
Directionality
Precision Directional Listening System (PDL™)
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
  • Tuned by user directly

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
2
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
2
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