Beyond Pro tests significantly better, scoring 3.6/5 in HearAdvisor's speech-in-noise lab test versus All-Day Clear's 1.6/5. All-Day Clear's score was still above the category average for the metric, but in absolute terms it's low, so Beyond Pro is the stronger choice for noisy environments.
Elehear Beyond Pro vs. Sennheiser All-Day Clear
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond Pro vs Sennheiser All-Day Clear. 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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Quick Verdict
AI summarizedSummarized with AI assistance from our human-researched product information, in-lab testing, objective sound measurements, and expert ratings.
The real split here is speech clarity in noise versus build polish: Beyond Pro clears the category average by a wide margin on noisy-speech performance while costing roughly $300 less, whereas All-Day Clear wins on ruggedness (IP68) and refined comfort/design but lags in noise despite being pricier.
Beyond Pro
Choose the Elehear Beyond Pro if you want lab-verified strong speech-in-noise performance (3.6/5, well above the OTC average) and remote provider support built into the app, all for roughly $300 less than the All-Day Clear.
All-Day Clear
Choose the Sennheiser All-Day Clear if you want top-tier comfort, design, and build quality (IP68, versus Beyond Pro's IPx5) with the option of an in-person professional fitting, and speech-in-noise performance isn't your top priority.
What actually separates them
AI summarizedSpeech-in-noise lab performance
Lab measuredBeyond Pro scored 3.6/5 in HearAdvisor's speech-in-noise test, well clear of the category average, while All-Day Clear measured just 1.6/5 — above average for the metric but low in absolute terms, meaning it may struggle more in restaurants or group conversations.
Build durability and design polish
Expert ratingAll-Day Clear carries an IP68 rating and earned near-perfect expert scores for design (5.0/5) and comfort (5.0/5), versus Beyond Pro's IPx5 rating and lower design score (3.8/5) tied to its larger body.
Price
PriceBeyond Pro runs about $300 less per pair than All-Day Clear, a meaningful gap in the OTC category.
Professional support model
Hands-on reviewBeyond Pro bundles remote telehealth adjustments through ElePro at no extra step, while All-Day Clear offers an optional in-person fitting through a participating provider for an added fee, which extends its warranty by a year.
Product Overview
Beyond Pro
All-Day Clear
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
4.5
User Rating
3.52 reviews
4.45 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-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Expert Ratings
Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.
Beyond Pro
All-Day Clear
HearingTracker Score
All-Day Clear
4.5EXCELLENT
Featuring hands-free calling, Bluetooth streaming for both iPhone and Android, and intelligent scene detection for optimal sound quality, these devices provide a user-friendly and high-quality hearing solution.
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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.
All-Day Clear
4.2ABOVE AVERAGE
Sennheiser All Day Clear achieved a SoundScore of 4.20/5 in HearAdvisor lab testing. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.47/5.
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.
All-Day Clear
4.9EXCELLENT
All Day Clear have an ingress protection rating of 68, meaning they offer impressive protection against moisture and debris. They feel well built in hand and the case, while on the larger side, offers good storage protection and should hold up to daily use.
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.
All-Day Clear
3.2BELOW AVERAGE
All Day Clear last up to 20 hours per charge, meaning they should last your entire day.
Bluetooth
Beyond Pro
5.0EXCELLENT
Beyond are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT
I found All Day Clear to offer easy and stable wireless connection. Their audio quality while streaming music, and during hands-free calling, was decent and comparable to other hearing aids in this price range.
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.
All-Day Clear
4.5EXCELLENT
The All-Day Clear app is straightforward and offers useful customization like volume control, programs, and a 3-Band EQ. It is missing more advanced features commonly found in other products like directional microphone controls and health tracking.
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.
All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT
I found All Day Clear comfortable, even with prolonged wear times, and did not experience any retention issues.
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.
All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT
Sennheiser All Day Clear look and feel like modern prescription hearing aids in an OTC package.
Value
Beyond Pro
4.7EXCELLENT
Elehear Beyond Pro has a value score of 4.7/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
All-Day Clear
4.6EXCELLENT
Sennheiser All Day Clear has a value score of 4.6/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
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.
All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT
All Day Clear are fairly easy to use receiver-in-canal style hearing aids and I did not run into any usability issues while trying them. One things worth noting is that, while the case works well, it does not have an internal battery and must be plugged in to charge.
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.
All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT
All Day Clear are self-fit OTC hearing aids, intended to be by you in the comforts of your home. However, Sennheiser offers an in-office option where they can be programmed by a provider like more traditional prescription devices.
Lab Recordings
Listen to direct output recordings from our acoustic test lab.
Beyond Pro
All-Day Clear
Busy CafeBusy CafeSpeech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
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Beyond Pro
All-Day Clear
Quiet OfficeQuiet OfficeSpeech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
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Beyond Pro
All-Day Clear
Streaming MusicStreaming MusicStreaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
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Beyond Pro
All-Day Clear
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
All-Day Clear
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.
None
Hardware
Beyond Pro
All-Day Clear
Bluetooth® AudioBluetooth® AudioThis hearing aid is capable of streaming Bluetooth® audio certain phones and/or devices.
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
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 RatingIP RatingIP Ratings rate sealing effectiveness of hearing aids against intrusion from foreign solid matter (dirt, dust) and moisture.
IPx5
IP68
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
Volume RockerVolume RockerA volume rocker or wheel to allows the adjustment of volume with a finger.
No
Yes
Software Features
Beyond Pro
All-Day Clear
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.
No
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
Yes
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,
No
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
Self-fittingSelf-fittingThis hearing aid allows you to fit yourself without professional assistance. Typically found in OTC products.
No
- Tuned by user directly
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
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
Bottom Line
AI summarizedThe Verdict
If your priority is understanding speech in noisy environments and keeping cost down, Beyond Pro's 3.6/5 lab score and lower price make it the stronger buy — just expect a larger body and a more basic IPx5 rating.
If comfort, cosmetics, and rugged build matter more than noise performance, and you're open to paying about $300 more, All-Day Clear's top-tier design and comfort scores, plus the option of a professional in-person fitting, justify the premium.
Which is right for you?
Neither device is a great pick if severe noise environments are your main concern, but for typical mild-to-moderate hearing loss and everyday use, Beyond Pro edges out on value while All-Day Clear edges out on refinement.
Before you buy
AI summarizedTry both eartip domes on Beyond Pro
Beyond Pro ships with closed domes that can feel plugged; swap to the included tulip domes if voice sounds boomy or you have milder hearing loss.
Decide if All-Day Clear's in-person fitting is worth it
All-Day Clear can be programmed by a provider for a few hundred dollars extra, which narrows the price gap with Beyond Pro but adds multi-band tuning and a longer warranty.
Use each device's return window before committing
Test real-world speech-in-noise situations — restaurants, groups — during the trial period since that's where the two diverge most in lab results.
Frequently Asked Questions
AI summarizedIt depends on what you value: All-Day Clear offers superior build quality (IP68 vs IPx5), comfort, and design scores, plus the option of a professional in-person fitting. But if speech-in-noise performance and price are your priorities, Beyond Pro's lab results and lower cost make it the better value.
Yes to both, though the models differ. Beyond Pro includes remote telehealth adjustments through its ElePro app feature, while All-Day Clear offers an optional in-person fitting through a participating provider for an added fee, which also extends its warranty.
Sennheiser All-Day Clear is more water- and dust-resistant, carrying an IP68 rating compared to Beyond Pro's IPx5. All-Day Clear also scored higher for build quality overall in expert testing (4.9/5 vs 4.3/5).