Yes, if noise is your main challenge: the Pro scores 3.6/5 on speech-in-noise testing versus just 1.7/5 for the standard Beyond, and its overall lab SoundScore (4.8/5) ranks #2 of 61 OTC devices tested compared to #6 for the Beyond. If you mostly listen in quiet settings, the two perform almost identically and the Beyond is the better value at 4.9/5 versus 4.7/5.
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.
Quick Verdict
AI summarizedSummarized with AI assistance from our human-researched product information, in-lab testing, objective sound measurements, and expert ratings.
Both are made by Elehear, sold directly through Elehear, share the same receiver-in-canal design and app ecosystem, and differ mainly in fitting formula and noise performance.
Beyond
Choose the Elehear Beyond if you mainly need help in quiet-to-moderate listening situations and want to save about $200, since its speech-in-quiet (4.3/5) and music streaming (3.8/5) scores match the Pro despite its much weaker speech-in-noise performance (1.7/5).
Beyond Pro
Choose the Elehear Beyond Pro if you regularly struggle to follow conversations in noisy places, since its speech-in-noise score of 3.6/5 is more than double the Beyond's 1.7/5 and its overall SoundScore (4.8/5, ranked #2 of 61 OTC devices) beats the Beyond's 4.4/5 (ranked #6).
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
0.0
Score
0.0
User Rating
3.73 reviews
3.72 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.
Read full reviewBeyond Pro
4.4ABOVE AVERAGE
Elehear’s $599 Beyond Pro is a feature-packed, self-fitting OTC hearing aid that delivers clear, natural sound and strong speech-in-noise performance for the price—and in my opinion, while it’s not flawless, I was genuinely impressed by how much value and real-world performance it offers for the money.
Read full reviewHearAdvisor SoundScore
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
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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 Beyond Pro's roughly $200 premium buys real, measurable performance: a jump from 1.7/5 to 3.6/5 on speech-in-noise testing and a higher lab-verified SoundScore (4.8 vs 4.4/5), plus slightly longer battery life (20 vs 18 hours).
If noisy environments — restaurants, group settings, meetings — are your main complaint, that gap justifies the extra cost.
Which is right for you?
If your hearing needs are lighter and most of your listening happens in quieter settings, the original Beyond is the smarter buy: it matches the Pro on speech-in-quiet (4.3/5) and music streaming (3.8/5), carries a higher value score (4.9 vs 4.7/5), and gets you into the same app ecosystem and remote pro-support features for about $200 less.
Frequently Asked Questions
AI summarizedThe Beyond Pro is clearly better for speech in noise, scoring 3.6/5 in lab testing compared to the Beyond's 1.7/5. This is the single biggest performance difference between the two devices.
Yes, both run on the same Elehear app with identical app features (4.5/5), Bluetooth streaming for iOS and Android, and access to remote support from licensed audiologists through the ElePro feature. The Pro adds extended bandwidth support in its feature set, which the standard Beyond lacks.
The Beyond Pro is rated for up to 20 hours per charge versus 18 hours for the standard Beyond, a modest but noticeable difference for all-day use. Charging time is also longer on the Pro, taking about 2.5 hours in the case compared to 1.5 hours for the Beyond.
Both are equally easy to handle (4.5/5) and use the same app, so first-time users won't face a steeper learning curve with either. The Beyond is the more budget-friendly starting point at about $450, while the Beyond Pro is worth the extra cost if you already know noisy environments are a challenge for you.