Jabra Enhance Select 500 vs. Signia Styletto AX
Check out our comparison of the Jabra Enhance Select 500 vs Signia Styletto AX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Expert Ratings
Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.
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.
Read full reviewThe Signia Styletto AX is a slim, lightweight hearing aid designed for comfort and style, suitable for mild to severe hearing loss. It features advanced technology such as Augmented Focus for improved speech clarity in noisy environments, Own Voice Processing 2.0 for natural-sounding self-voice, and offers both iPhone and limited Android connectivity, along with a rechargeable battery.
Read full reviewThe Jabra Enhance Select 500 achieved a SoundGrade of A and ranked #9 in the OTC Hearing Aid category, placing it in the top 14% of the 56 OTC devices tested by HearAdvisor.
Signia Styletto AX achieved a SoundScore of 4.22/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #13 of 35 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.91/5.
Quality is fantastic when it comes to Jabra hearing aids as they share technology from GN Resound. Select 500 have a solid ingress rating of IP68 and the portable charging case will have no problems handling daily use.
Signia Styletto AX have an impressive build quality, featuring a top-of-the-line IP68 ingress rating. They also come with a robust portable charging case.
Jabra have stepped up their game with a 30 hour battery life, ensuring you get through the day even with streaming. The case also holds enough power for 3 addition charges which is plenty for a weekend excursion.
Styletto AX hearing aids provide up to 16 hours of use per charge, longer without regular streaming. Recharging takes up to 4 hours, which is longer than some other models, but this isn't a significant drawback given their nearly all-day battery capabilities.
Bluetooth was straightforward and reliable, working seamlessly without any issues. While the streamed audio quality has improved, it needs work before I'd consider it hi-fidelity.
Styletto AX are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
The Jabra Enhance App mirrors the useful features available in Resounds medical hearing aid app. I found it to offer plenty of options to personalize audio quality beyond the custom programming.
Signia's hearing aid app stands out with its user-friendly interface and modern, appealing design. It includes practical features like the ability to control the focus of your hearing aids and a mask mode to enhance speech clarity. Additionally, the app offers wellness features, utilizing hearing aid motion sensors for activity tracking.
I found 500 very comfortable given their shockingly small and lightweight design. The button are also larger than many OTC products making setting changes easier.
I found Styletto AX to be very comfortable thanks to their slim and ergonomic design. Your hearing care provider should ensure they are fitted for optimal comfort and hearing benefit.
Jabra has done a nice job redesigning prescription technology for the direct-to-consumer market. Select 500 is sleek, with a range of stylish colors, and sat discretely behind my ear.
Styletto AX features a unique, slim design and is available in a variety of colors, from discreet to bold. However, its longer body may be less desirable for those with smaller ears.
The Jabra Enhance Select 500 offers above-average sound performance, though similar results are available at lower price points in the OTC category.
Signia Styletto AX has a value score of 3.2/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
500 are easy to use, though receiver-in-canal devices might take a bit of practice. Pro support can assist, and the easy charging case makes on-the-go charging a breeze.
I did not run into any issues while using Styletto AX hearing aids. They are very easy to use once setup by your hearing care provider. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.
Jabra has arguably the best pro support offering among OTC devices, providing telehealth with hearing care providers, remote programming, and tech support. However, the support I received while trying Select 500 was slower than expected.
You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. The Signia App should enhance your experience with AI assistance and user-friendly virtual appointments, given your provider offers telehealth services.
Lab Recordings
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Accessories
Compatible accessories for each hearing aid
Multi Mic
A flexible remote microphone that can either be clipped to clothes or used as a tabletop mic for meetings. Use the mini-jack input for streaming audio from a music player to your hearing aids.
Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
Unite Phone Clip+
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.
StreamLine Mic
A wireless clip-on mic that streams audio to hearing aids from any Bluetooth device.
Multi Mic
A flexible remote microphone that can either be clipped to clothes or used as a tabletop mic for meetings. Use the mini-jack input for streaming audio from a music player to your hearing aids.
Signia App
The Signia App provides a remote control, directional hearing control, telecare access, and access to connectivity and streaming settings.
Unite Phone Clip+
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.
miniPocket
Enables push-button remote control of hearing aid functions.
Signia App
The Signia App provides a remote control, directional hearing control, telecare access, and access to connectivity and streaming settings.
Multi Mic
A flexible remote microphone that can either be clipped to clothes or used as a tabletop mic for meetings. Use the mini-jack input for streaming audio from a music player to your hearing aids.
StreamLine Mic
A wireless clip-on mic that streams audio to hearing aids from any Bluetooth device.
Signia App
The Signia App provides a remote control, directional hearing control, telecare access, and access to connectivity and streaming settings.
Unite Phone Clip+
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.
StreamLine Mic
A wireless clip-on mic that streams audio to hearing aids from any Bluetooth device.
Multi Mic
A flexible remote microphone that can either be clipped to clothes or used as a tabletop mic for meetings. Use the mini-jack input for streaming audio from a music player to your hearing aids.
Unite TV Streamer 2
Streams stereo sound from the television directly to your hearing aids from up to 22 feet away.
StreamLine TV
Streams television sound to hearing aids over a distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters).
Hardware
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Accessory required
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Accept/end calls