It depends on your hearing loss and how much clinical support you want. The Enhance Pro 30 is worth the difference if you have moderate to severe loss and want a professional fine-tuning 17 adjustment bands plus features like telecoil and tinnitus relief; if your loss is mild to moderate and you're fine self-fitting, the RIC700 covers the essentials for much less.
Jabra Enhance Pro 30 vs. Yeasound RIC700
Check out our comparison of the Jabra Enhance Pro 30 vs Yeasound RIC700. 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.
This is a straight tradeoff between a professionally-fitted, feature-rich Jabra Enhance Pro 30 for more complex or severe hearing loss and a self-fit, budget Yeasound RIC700 for straightforward mild-to-moderate loss at a fraction of the cost.
Enhance Pro 30
Choose the Jabra Enhance Pro 30 if you have moderate to severe hearing loss, want a hearing professional fine-tuning your device with 17 adjustment bands, and value features like telecoil, tinnitus relief, and Auracast broadcast support that a basic OTC device doesn't offer.
RIC700
Choose the Yeasound RIC700 if you have mild to moderate hearing loss, want to self-fit and manage cost, and are comfortable with a simpler feature set at roughly $1,300 less per pair than the Enhance Pro 30.
What actually separates them
AI summarizedCare model: professional fitting vs. self-fit
SpecThe Enhance Pro 30 is a prescription device fitted and adjusted by a hearing professional, which suits buyers who want ongoing clinical support and fine-tuning; the RIC700 is bought and self-fit without a professional, which suits buyers who want to set up and manage the device themselves.
Price gap
PriceThe RIC700 costs roughly $1,300 less per pair than the Enhance Pro 30, a major factor if you don't need prescription-level features or clinical support.
Feature depth for complex hearing loss
SpecThe Enhance Pro 30 adds telecoil, tinnitus relief, AI noise removal, multiple noise-reduction and wind-reduction settings, and supports severe hearing loss; the RIC700 covers only mild to moderate loss with basic noise reduction and directionality.
Adjustment precision
SpecThe Enhance Pro 30 offers 17 adjustment bands for a hearing professional to fine-tune to your audiogram, a level of clinical customization the RIC700's preset-based design isn't built to match.
Product Overview
Enhance Pro 30
RIC700
Form Factor
Expert Rating
N/A
Score
4.3
User Rating
4.05 reviews
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Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerate
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
RechargeableiPhone
Expert Ratings
Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.
Enhance Pro 30
RIC700
HearingTracker Score
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
HearAdvisor SoundScore
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
4.3ABOVE AVERAGE
Yeasound RIC700 achieved a SoundScore of 4.3/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #10 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.
Build Quality
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
4.1AVERAGE
Yeasound RIC700 Plus have an ingress protection rating of IPX8. They appear well-built and approach the feel of a prescription hearing aid.
Battery
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
4.6EXCELLENT
RIC700 Plus last up to 31 hours per charge and take around 3 hours to recharge. You can expect shorter battery life while streaming, although the batteries should still last all day.
Bluetooth
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
4.5EXCELLENT
RIC700 Plus offer wireless control and streaming with Bluetooth. While we could not test this on Android, functionality was fairly good on iOS with a few noted drawbacks.
App Features
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
3.3BELOW AVERAGE
RIC700 Plus offer fairly good sound customization for a preset-based OTC hearing aid. I liked the addition of a 3-band equalizer and access to controls over noise reduction and microphone settings.
Comfort
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
5.0EXCELLENT
I found RIC700 Plus very comfortable thanks to their small design and lightweight.
Design
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
5.0EXCELLENT
Yeasound RIC700 Plus look like modern receiver-in-canal hearing aids and could easily be mistaken for prescription devices.
Value
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
4.9EXCELLENT
Yeasound RIC700 has a value score of 4.8/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Handling
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
4.5EXCELLENT
I experienced a few hiccups using the iYeasound mobile app. Otherwise, RIC700 Plus were easy to use and get in my ears, though you may need some practice if you have not worn receiver-in-canal devices before.
Pro Support
Enhance Pro 30
Not yet rated by our experts
RIC700
1.0BELOW AVERAGE
Yeasound offers remote assistance from their technical support team. To our knowledge, they are not offering audiologic support from licensed providers at this time.
Lab Recordings
Listen to direct output recordings from our acoustic test lab.
Enhance Pro 30
RIC700
Busy Cafe
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Enhance Pro 30
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RIC700
Quiet Office
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Enhance Pro 30
Lab recordings not yet available
RIC700
Streaming Music
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Enhance Pro 30
Lab recordings not yet available
RIC700
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
Enhance Pro 30
RIC700
Battery Charger
Premium Charger
Charges device when connected to power outlet, and also holds up to three full charges due to its onboard battery.
Standard Charger
Charges device when connected to power outlet.
Desktop Charger
A desktop charger for ReSound hearing aids. Does not charge on the go.
None
Remote Control
Unite Remote Control 2
Gives you push-button control of volume and program settings on your hearing aids and lets you manage streaming accessories.
Unite Phone Clip++2
Small enough to clip onto your shirt collar, it streams phone calls and audio to your hearing aids from any Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or smartphone.
None
Remote Microphone
Micro Mic
A matchbook-sized remote wireless microphone that lets you hear from a distance up to 80 feet away.
Multi Mic++3
The Multi-Mic+ is a versatile wireless accessory designed to help hearing aid users hear more clearly in challenging situations. It can be clipped onto clothing or worn on a lanyard to pick up a speaker’s voice and stream it directly to compatible hearing aids, or it can be placed on a table to capture group conversations in “table mode.” In addition to acting as a remote microphone, the Multi-Mic+ connects to other audio sources through a built-in telecoil, FM receiver (optional), or a standard 3.5 mm line-in cable, allowing users to stream sound from loop systems, FM transmitters, computers, TVs, or other devices. With a streaming range of up to 25 meters (82 feet), automatic mode switching, volume controls, and app integration, it provides flexible, high-quality sound input across a wide variety of listening environments
None
Smartphone App
ReSound Smart 3D app+2
Adjusts sound, volume and balance settings, tinnitus settings, and allows your provider to make remote adjustments to your hearing aid programs.
None
TV Streamer
Unite TV Streamer 2
Streams stereo sound from the television directly to your hearing aids from up to 22 feet away.
ReSound TV Streamer+
The ReSound TV-Streamer+, which supports Bluetooth Auracast, streams high-quality sound with speech clarity directly to your hearing aids at the volume you prefer.
None
Hardware
Enhance Pro 30
RIC700
Bluetooth® Audio
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
No
IP Rating
IP68
IPx8
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
No
Push Button
- Program control
- Volume Control
No
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
- Accept/end calls
No
Volume Rocker
No
Yes
Software Features
Enhance Pro 30
RIC700
Adjustment Bands
17
No
AI Noise Removal
Intelligent Focus
No
Directionality
Binaural beamformingClear FocusSynchronized SoftSwitching™
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
360 All AroundEnvironmental Optimizer II
No
Expansion
3 settings
No
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
No
Frequency Lowering
Sound Shaper
No
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
No
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
No
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
No
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
No
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings
No
Bottom Line
AI summarizedThe Verdict
If your hearing loss is more than mild-to-moderate, or you want a hearing professional adjusting your device over time using 17 fine-grained bands plus extras like telecoil and tinnitus relief, the Enhance Pro 30's higher price buys real clinical depth.
It's sold only through Costco Hearing Centers, so factor that into your shopping plan.
Which is right for you?
If your loss is mild to moderate and you're comfortable managing your own hearing aid without a professional, the RIC700 covers the basics — rechargeable battery, IPx8 water resistance, directionality, noise reduction — at roughly $1,300 less per pair, making it the pragmatic pick for straightforward cases on a budget.
Before you buy
AI summarizedBook an audiogram before the Jabra fitting
The Enhance Pro 30's 17 adjustment bands only pay off if a professional fine-tunes them to your actual hearing loss, so bring or get a current audiogram.
Check your loss level against the RIC700's range
The RIC700 is built for mild to moderate hearing loss only, so confirm your loss falls in that range before buying since it's not designed for severe cases.
Test the RIC700's setup and return window yourself
Since the RIC700 is self-fit with no professional involved, use its trial period to judge sound quality and fit, and see an audiologist first if you're unsure whether your loss is mild-to-moderate or more severe.