It depends on your listening environment. The Pro's speech-in-noise lab score (3.6/5) is more than double the standard Beyond's (1.7/5), so it's worth the premium if you spend a lot of time in noisy places; if you mostly need help in quiet settings, the two score nearly identically (4.3/5) and the cheaper Beyond is the better value.
Elehear Beyond vs. Elehear Beyond Pro
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond vs Elehear Beyond Pro. 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.
Both are self-fit OTC devices from the same maker, so the real question is whether the Beyond Pro's much stronger noise performance (3.6/5 vs 1.7/5 in lab testing) is worth roughly $200 more than the standard Beyond.
Beyond
Choose the Elehear Beyond if you want the lower-cost route into Elehear's lineup, since it lands about $200 less than the Beyond Pro while still ranking #6 of 61 OTC devices tested with a 4.3/5 speech-in-quiet score.
Beyond Pro
Choose the Elehear Beyond Pro if speech-in-noise performance is your priority, since it scores 3.6/5 in noise versus the Beyond's 1.7/5, and it ranked #2 of 61 OTC devices tested overall.
What actually separates them
AI summarizedSpeech-in-noise performance
Lab measuredBeyond Pro's lab score of 3.6/5 in noise is more than double the original Beyond's 1.7/5, a real-world gap that matters most in restaurants, cars, and group settings.
Overall SoundScore ranking
Expert ratingBeyond Pro scored 4.78/5 (SoundGrade A, #2 of 61 OTC devices), noticeably ahead of the Beyond's 4.35/5 (SoundGrade A, #6 of 61), reflecting broader gains beyond just noise handling.
Price
PriceThe original Beyond costs roughly $200 less than the Beyond Pro, a meaningful gap for buyers who don't need the Pro's extra speech-in-noise headroom.
Ear tip comfort out of the box
Hands-on reviewOur review found the Beyond Pro ships with a closed dome that can feel plugged and boomy, while the standard Beyond's tulip-dome setup didn't draw the same complaint.
Product Overview
Beyond
Beyond Pro
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
4.4
User Rating
4.52 reviews
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
Beyond Pro
HearingTracker Score
Beyond
4.4ABOVE AVERAGE
Offering good background noise handling, competitive wireless audio, and a solid app, Elehear Beyond is the best value hearing aid I've ever tested.
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Beyond
4.4ABOVE AVERAGE
Elehear Beyond achieved a SoundScore of 4.35/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #6 of 61 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.47/5.
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.
Build Quality
Beyond
4.3AVERAGE
Elehear Beyond 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.
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.
Battery
Beyond
4.0AVERAGE
Beyond have a reported battery life of up to 18 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 1.5 hours, longer if the portable-charger needs to be simultaneously recharged.
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.
Bluetooth
Beyond
5.0EXCELLENT
Beyond are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
Beyond Pro
5.0EXCELLENT
Beyond are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
App Features
Beyond
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.
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.
Comfort
Beyond
4.0AVERAGE
I found Beyond fairly comfortable in spite of their larger body size. Be sure to test various ear tips to find optimal comfort and hearing benefit.
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.
Design
Beyond
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.
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.
Value
Beyond
4.9EXCELLENT
Elehear Beyond has a value score of 4.9/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Beyond Pro
4.7EXCELLENT
Elehear Beyond Pro has a value score of 4.7/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Handling
Beyond
4.5EXCELLENT
I did not run into any issues while using Beyond or the Elehear mobile app. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.
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.
Pro Support
Beyond
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.
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.
Lab Recordings
Listen to direct output recordings from our acoustic test lab.
Beyond
Beyond Pro
Busy CafeBusy CafeSpeech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
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Beyond
Beyond Pro
Quiet OfficeQuiet OfficeSpeech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
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Beyond
Beyond Pro
Streaming MusicStreaming MusicStreaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
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Beyond
Beyond Pro
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
Beyond Pro
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.
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.
Hardware
Beyond
Beyond Pro
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 Rating
IPx5
IPx5
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
- Volume Control
- Power on/off
- Streaming start/stop
- Call accept/reject
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
Software Features
Beyond
Beyond Pro
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
16
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.
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.
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
Dual micDual micDual microphone beamforming/directional enhancement
Extended bandwidthExtended bandwidthHearing aid provides amplification at frequencies (pitches) higher than the typical hearing aid.
No
Yes
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,
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback CancellationDeep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback CancellationDNN based adaptive feedback cancelation to prevent the howling/whistling,
Listening ProgramsListening ProgramsNumber of manually accessible listening programs (using push button, remote, app, or other switching method)
5
5
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
Yes
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
64
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
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
Bottom Line
AI summarizedThe Verdict
The original Elehear Beyond remains a strong value pick at its lower price, especially for buyers who mainly need help in quiet-to-moderate listening situations — its 4.3/5 speech-in-quiet score matches the Pro's, and it still ranked #6 of 61 tested OTC devices.
Its weak point is noise: a 1.7/5 lab score there is low in absolute terms even though it beats the category average.
Which is right for you?
The Beyond Pro justifies its roughly $200 premium primarily through noise performance, more than doubling the standard Beyond's score (3.6/5 vs 1.7/5) and landing at #2 of 61 OTC devices overall. If you regularly struggle in restaurants, meetings, or crowds, that gap is worth paying for; if your listening is mostly quiet rooms and one-on-one conversation, the cheaper Beyond delivers nearly identical quiet-speech performance for less.
Before you buy
AI summarizedTry alternate ear domes on the Pro
The Beyond Pro ships with a closed dome that our review found can feel plugged and boomy; swap in the included tulip dome if that bothers you, especially if your hearing loss is milder.
Confirm your budget against the $200 gap
If everyday quiet conversation is your main use case, the standard Beyond's 4.3/5 speech-in-quiet score matches the Pro's, so the extra cost only pays off if you specifically need better noise performance.
Use the return window to test in your noisiest routine environment
Since the biggest measured difference between these two is speech in noise, put both through a real restaurant or group setting before your OTC return window closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
AI summarizedThe Elehear Beyond Pro, by a clear margin. Its lab-measured speech-in-noise score of 3.6/5 far outpaces the original Beyond's 1.7/5, and it ranked #2 of 61 OTC devices tested overall versus the Beyond's #6.
They share the same core app experience, including tinnitus maskers, translation tools, remote sound capture, and telehealth support through ElePro. The Beyond Pro adds extended bandwidth support and posted stronger lab results, particularly in noise.
The standard Beyond is a reasonable starting point since it's simpler on price and performs just as well in quiet settings, but if budget allows, the Beyond Pro's better noise handling makes early real-world use less frustrating in everyday group settings.