Elehear Beyond Pro vs. Orka Two

Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond Pro vs Orka Two. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

Score
4.4
Elehear Beyond Pro
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SoundScore 4.8/5
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4.0
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SoundScore 3.8/5
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Product Overview

Beyond Pro
Two
Form Factor
Form FactorThis type of hearing aid sits behind the ear. A wire runs along the top of the ear and down to a speaker sitting inside the ear canal. An custom-fitted mold may be required.
Form FactorThis type of hearing aid sits behind the ear. A wire runs along the top of the ear and down to a speaker sitting inside the ear canal. An custom-fitted mold may be required.
Expert Rating
Score
4.4
Score
4.0
User Rating
3.52 reviews
Hearing Loss LevelHearing Loss LevelThis represents HearingTracker's best guess on suitability. Please consult a licensed audiologist to confirm your own candidacy for this device.
MildModerate
MildModerate
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroid
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroid

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Beyond Pro
Two

HearingTracker Score

Beyond Pro
4.4ABOVE AVERAGE
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Two
4.0ABOVE AVERAGE

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.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Beyond Pro
4.8EXCELLENT

Elehear Beyond Pro achieved a SoundScore of 4.78/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #2 of 61 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.47/5.

Two
3.8AVERAGE

The Orka Two achieved a SoundGrade of B and ranked in the top 62% in the Prescription Hearing Aid category. While solid, this mid-tier positioning means several competitors in the same price range deliver stronger overall sound performance in HearAdvisor's standardized testing.

Build Quality

Beyond Pro
4.3AVERAGE

Elehear Beyond Pro hearing aids have an IPx5 rating, meaning you will need to protect them from moisture and dust. However, they appear to be build from quality materials and come with a robust portable charging case.

Two
4.5EXCELLENT

Orka Two have a published ingress rating of IPX6, meaning they have some moisture protection but they are not waterproof. They appear very well built, nearly on par with prescription hearing aids.

Battery

Beyond Pro
4.0AVERAGE

Beyond have a reported battery life of up to 20 hours per charge, which is enough to get most people through the day. The case also offers on-the-go power and can recharge Elehear in around 2.5 hours, longer if the portable-charger needs to be simultaneously recharged.

Two
3.5BELOW AVERAGE

Orka Two are rechargeable and you can expect up to 12 hours of battery life per charge. This is less than many modern hearing aids and may limit all-day use for some. The case does offer on-the-go power which takes only 1.5 hours for a full recharge.

Bluetooth

Beyond Pro
5.0EXCELLENT

Beyond are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.

Two
5.0EXCELLENT

Orka has made sure their hearing aid offers excellent Bluetooth features for both iOS and Android users. You can expect wireless streaming, app control, and hands free calls across both platforms.

App Features

Beyond Pro
4.5EXCELLENT

The Elehear app has a user-friendly interface and modern, appealing design. It includes practical features like volume control and a tone balance from Brighter to Deeper. At this time, Beyond are "preset-based", though you can get a more customized fit using their ElePro feature.

Two
4.0AVERAGE

Orka Two's app is a nice addition with many useful features, such as personalization through an app-based hearing assessment.

Comfort

Beyond Pro
4.0AVERAGE

I found Beyond Pro fairly comfortable in spite of their larger body size. Be sure to test various ear tips to find optimal comfort and hearing benefit. You may want to try the included tulip domes as the default closed domes plug your ear significantly.

Two
5.0EXCELLENT

Orka Two are very comfortable thanks to their smaller size and ergonomic design. Their team of hearing care professionals can also assist you in optimizing comfort based on the available earwire and ear tip sizes.

Design

Beyond Pro
3.8BELOW AVERAGE

Beyond have a more modern receiver-in-canal design, although the body size is larger than many other hearing aids. While this should not effect comfort much, it may make them more noticeable based on your ear size and hairstyle.

Two
5.0EXCELLENT

These hearing aids appear very modern and have a sleek design similar to Apple products.

Value

Beyond Pro
4.7EXCELLENT

Elehear Beyond Pro has a value score of 4.7/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Two
3.5AVERAGE

The Orka Two offers moderate value, though higher-scoring devices are available at this price point.

Handling

Beyond Pro
4.5EXCELLENT

I did not run into any issues while using Beyond Pro or the Elehear mobile app. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.

Two
4.7EXCELLENT

Orka Two are fairly easy to use, though the receiver-in-canal style may require some practice for people just starting out. While these hearing aids do not have physical buttons, the portable charging case does offering you options beyond their nifty tap-controls.

Pro Support

Beyond Pro
3.0ABOVE AVERAGE

Unlike many OTC devices, remote support from licensed audiologists is available through the ElePro app feature. This offers several benefits, but one we particularly liked was the ability for Elehear providers to recommend program settings based on their app or web based hearing assessment.

Two
3.0ABOVE AVERAGE

Orka offer relatively good pro support for an OTC company. You receive unlimited remote support and adjustments from their team of licensed hearing care professionals.

Lab Recordings

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Beyond Pro
Two
Busy CafeBusy CafeSpeech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
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Beyond Pro
Two
Quiet OfficeQuiet OfficeSpeech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
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Beyond Pro
Two
Streaming MusicStreaming MusicStreaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
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Beyond Pro
Two

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

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

Beyond Pro
Two
Remote Control

App+1

The ELEHEAR app lets users set up and personalize the Delight hearing aids from a smartphone. It supports volume, tone, noise-control, and preset-mode adjustments, along with battery monitoring and firmware updates. The app also includes mode switching between hearing-aid use and headset/streaming use, plus extra features such as AI translation and Serene natural white-noise sounds for tinnitus masking. It is available for iOS and Android, with Bluetooth support for calls, music, and other media streaming.

Health App+3

The Orka Health App is designed to optimize the performance of your Orka hearing device. It's your one-stop solution for everything you need - real-time adjustments, connections with hearing professionals, available anytime, anywhere.

Charging case+2

The charging case includes a program button to switch between normal and noise programs and a volume up and down button.

Hardware

Beyond Pro
Two
Bluetooth® AudioBluetooth® AudioThis hearing aid is capable of streaming Bluetooth® audio certain phones and/or devices.
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free CallingHands-Free CallingIt is possible to have a hands-free phone call with this hearing aid. You are not required to hold the phone up to your mouth.
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating
IPx5
IPx6
Push ButtonPush ButtonThe hearing aid features a push button which allows toggling across different sound processing programs
  • Volume Control
  • Power on/off
  • Streaming start/stop
  • Call accept/reject
No
Rechargeable BatteriesRechargeable BatteriesCharge your batteries overnight in a docking station and get a full day's use (in most cases) of battery life the following day.
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap ControlsTap ControlsThe hearing aid may be controlled by physically tapping it with your fingers.
No
  • Accept/end calls

Software Features

Beyond Pro
Two
Adjustment BandsAdjustment BandsThese are frequency-divided sections that can be adjusted in a hearing aid in order to amplify sounds. Although there are rarely more than 10 frequencies measured in a hearing assessment, having more bands that can be adjusted may allow for improved speech understanding and user comfort.
16
No
AI Noise RemovalAI Noise RemovalArtificial Intelligence is utilized to remove or modify background noise from the sound signal to help isolate speech for better speech understanding.
AI Noise CancellationAI Noise CancellationUp to 24dB noise reduction. Normally 12dB noise reduction.VOCCLEAR® 2.0VOCCLEAR® 2.0ELEHEAR's proprietary VOCCLEAR® AI technology is a synergistic system composed of six integral components: AI Feedback Control, Directionality, Directionality Enhancer, AI Noise Reduction, Speech Enhancer and Amplification. These six modules work together to enhance speech comprehension (especially in noise), and to minimize listening effort, thereby enhancing overall communication.
AI Adaptive DeNoiseAI Adaptive DeNoiseOrka claims their denoising feature ensures optimal sound isolation and quality by focusing on speech clarity and minimizing background noise.
DirectionalityDirectionalityDepending on the types and number of microphones a hearing aid has, the hearing aid may be able to boost sounds from specific directions (by reducing sounds from other directions). This can be helpful to focus on a speaker directly in front of the hearing aid user, as well as to give the user information about where different sounds are coming from.
Dual micDual micDual microphone beamforming/directional enhancement
Adaptive BeamformingAdaptive BeamformingDepending on the types and number of microphones a hearing aid has, the hearing aid may be able to boost sounds from specific directions (by reducing sounds from other directions). This can be helpful to focus on a speaker directly in front of the hearing aid user, as well as to give the user information about where different sounds are coming from.
Environmental AdaptationEnvironmental AdaptationThe hearing aid can detect different acoustical environments, like speech in noise, and adjust the sound of the hearing aid accordingly to drive comfort or speech understanding, etc.
No
Full Automatic Environment ClassifierFull Automatic Environment ClassifierOrka claims its environmental switching capabilities ensures optimal performance in various environments.
Extended bandwidthExtended bandwidthHearing aid provides amplification at frequencies (pitches) higher than the typical hearing aid.
Yes
No
Feedback SuppressionFeedback SuppressionIf any sound amplified by the hearing aid escapes the ear canal, it may reach the hearing aid’s own microphone and cause a harsh whistling noise. Some hearing aids are able to recognize when this feedback occurs and reduce or eliminate it.
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback CancellationDeep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback CancellationDNN based adaptive feedback cancelation to prevent the howling/whistling,
Yes
Listening ProgramsListening ProgramsNumber of manually accessible listening programs (using push button, remote, app, or other switching method)
5
No
Noise ReductionNoise ReductionThis feature uses modern hearing aids’ processing power to examine the incoming sound signal, determine if noise is present and reduce the volume of the troublesome sound to increase comfort.
No
Yes
Power On DelayPower On DelayWhen you close the battery door to turn on your hearing aid, the hearing aid won't start producing sound for a certain amount of time. This can alleviate whistling (feedback) sound that sometimes occurs while inserting your hearing aid.
Yes
No
Processing ChannelsProcessing ChannelsThese are all the frequency-divided sections the hearing aid is able to examine at a single time. The hearing aid uses this information to determine whether the contents of each section are noise, speech, or something else and amplify the sound in each section accordingly.
64
No
Sudden Loud Noise ReductionSudden Loud Noise ReductionThis feature detects loud sounds and reduces their volume to a comfortable level. Though not a replacement for hearing protection, this technology can greatly improve listener comfort.
Yes
No
Tinnitus ReliefTinnitus ReliefTinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be addressed by hearing aids in several different ways, such as introducing a soft therapeutic signal or targeted notched noise.
Yes
No
Wind Noise ReductionWind Noise ReductionAs wind blows against the microphones of hearing aids, unpleasant noise may be generated. Some hearing aids have the ability to recognize this wind noise and reduce its level. Such reductions may also affect the audibility of desired sounds, like speech.
Yes
No