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
Expert Rating
Score
4.4
Score
4.2
User Rating
4.52 reviews
3.52 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
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
4.3ABOVE AVERAGE
Elehear Beyond achieved a SoundScore of 4.3/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #8 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.
Beyond Pro
4.2ABOVE AVERAGE
Elehear Beyond Pro achieved a SoundScore of 4.2/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #11 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.
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
5.0EXCELLENT
Elehear Beyond has a value score of 4.9/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Beyond Pro
4.6EXCELLENT
Elehear Beyond Pro has a value score of 4.5/5 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 Cafe
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Beyond
Beyond Pro
Quiet Office
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Beyond
Beyond Pro
Streaming Music
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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® Audio
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Hands-Free Calling
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating
IPx5
IPx5
Push Button
- Volume Control
- Power on/off
- Streaming start/stop
- Call accept/reject
- Volume Control
- Power on/off
- Streaming start/stop
- Call accept/reject
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Software Features
Beyond
Beyond Pro
Adjustment Bands
16
16
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Cancellation
AI Noise CancellationVOCCLEAR® 2.0
Directionality
Dual mic
Dual mic
Extended bandwidth
No
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback Cancellation
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback Cancellation
Listening Programs
5
5
Power On Delay
Yes
Yes
Processing Channels
64
64
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
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.