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Earlens Hearing System vs. Jabra Enhance Select 50R

Check out our comparison of the Earlens Hearing System vs Jabra Enhance Select 50R. 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 Earlens Hearing System is a rechargeable hearing aid that uses direct mechanical vibrations to amplify sound, featuring a custom-fitted tympanic lens, ear tip, and behind-the-ear sound processor. Priced between $8,000 and $10,000, it offers superior sound quality and reduced feedback, but requires a detailed fitting process and regular maintenance.

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Product Description

The Jabra Enhance Select 50R is a rechargeable, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for mild to moderate hearing loss, offering features such as iPhone and Android streaming, automatic sound adjustments, and wireless app control. Priced at $995 or $1195 depending on the service package, it includes options for remote telecare and customization through the Jabra Enhance app, though it lacks hands-free calling and advanced streaming capabilities.

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Form Factor
BTE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
Battery
3.9Average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
4.0Below average
App Features
App Features
4.5Above average
Comfort
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
Design
4.5Above average
Value
Value
3.9Above average
Handling
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
SoundScore
3.8Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
3.0Above average

Audio Files

Busy Café
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
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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

3.5mm Line to Streaming
3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Multi Mic
Battery Charger
  • Charger
Battery Charger
  • Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • Unite Phone Clip+
FM to Digital Streaming
FM to Digital Streaming
  • Multi Mic
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
  • Control App
Remote Control
  • Unite Remote Control 2
  • Unite Phone Clip+
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
  • ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
  • Control+
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • Multi Mic
  • Micro Mic
Smartphone App
  • Control App
Smartphone App
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
  • Control+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • Unite Phone Clip+
Smartwatch App
Smartwatch App
  • ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • Unite TV Streamer 2
Telecoil Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
  • Multi Mic

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
SoftSwitching™
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Expansion
Expansion
On/Off
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Listening Programs
Listening Programs: 4
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Phone Ear Focus
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Power On Delay
Power On Delay
SmartStart™
Processing Channels
Processing channels: 20
Processing Channels
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 8
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
10
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Power on/off
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker