Elehear Beyond vs. JLab Hear OTC
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond vs JLab Hear OTC. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Offering good background noise handling, competitive wireless audio, and a solid app, Elehear Beyond is the best value hearing aid I've ever tested.
Product Description
The JLab HEAR OTC Hearing Aid offers an affordable and user-friendly solution for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, featuring customizable sound settings and a sleek design. Extensive testing reveals its effective performance in various environments, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Earbud
User Rating
4.5
2 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
4.3Above average
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Battery
4.2Above average
Battery
3.0Below average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
3.3Below average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
3.8Below average
Design
4.0Below average
Value
4.7Above average
Value
5.0Above average
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
4.0Below average
SoundScore
4.3Above average
SoundScore
3.6Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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.
Software
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Cancellation
AI Noise Removal
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Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
—
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Adjustment Bands
16
Adjustment Bands
—
Directionality
Dual mic
Directionality
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback Cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
5
Listening Programs
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- SBC
- AAC
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
5
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Volume Control
- Power on/off
- Streaming start/stop
- Call accept/reject
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Change program
- Accept/end calls
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