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Jabra Enhance Select 50R vs. Oticon Intent
Check out our comparison of the Jabra Enhance Select 50R vs Oticon Intent. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The Jabra Enhance Select 50R is a rechargeable, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for mild to moderate hearing loss, offering features such as iPhone and Android streaming, automatic sound adjustments, and wireless app control. Priced at $995 or $1195 depending on the service package, it includes options for remote telecare and customization through the Jabra Enhance app, though it lacks hands-free calling and advanced streaming capabilities.
Product Description
The Oticon Intent is a state-of-the-art hearing aid launched in February 2024, featuring advanced Deep Neural Network (DNN 2.0) technology for enhanced speech clarity in noisy environments and 4D sensor technology for adaptive sound settings. It offers improved connectivity with Bluetooth LE and Auracast-ready technology, faster rechargeability, and a compact design, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing loss levels.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
3.8
4 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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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
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Tuned Fitting
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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.
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
10
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Automatic Phone Program
—
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Bass Boost
—
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
SoftSwitching™
Directionality
—
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Environmental Adaptation
—
Expansion
On/Off
Expansion
—
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Handling noise reduction
—
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Noise Reduction
—
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Phone Ear Focus
—
Power On Delay
SmartStart™
Power On Delay
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
—
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 8
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
MoreSound Amplifier 3.0
MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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Battery Charger
- Charger
Battery Charger
- Desktop Charger
- Intent SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
FM to Digital Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Intent SmartCharger
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Unite Remote Control 2
- Unite Phone Clip+
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
- Control+
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
- Micro Mic
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- Control+
Smartphone App
- Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartwatch App
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
Smartwatch App
—
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Telecoil Streamer
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