Jabra Enhance Select 500 vs. JLab Hear OTC
Check out our comparison of the Jabra Enhance Select 500 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
The Jabra Enhance Select 500 earned a SoundGrade of A and ranked in the top 5% of devices tested by HearAdvisor. With GN Resound technology, it has an IP68 rating, 30-hour battery life, and reliable Bluetooth. While streaming audio quality was not high-fidelity, the Jabra Enhance App offers good audio personalization. The device includes telehealth and remote programming, though support response times were slower than expected. Lightweight and compact, with larger buttons for ease of use, the receiver-in-canal design may take some adjustment.
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.
- Mild
- Moderate
- Mild
- Moderate
Audio Files
Hardware
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- SBC
- AAC
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Accept/end calls
- Change program
- Accept/end calls
Software
Accessories
- Multi Mic
- Unite Phone Clip+
- Multi Mic
- Unite Phone Clip+
- Multi Mic
- Unite Phone Clip+
- Unite TV Streamer 2
- Multi Mic
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