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Jabra Enhance Select 50R vs. Philips HearLink
Check out our comparison of the Jabra Enhance Select 50R vs Philips HearLink. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Philips HearLink
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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 new Philips HearLink hearing aids from Costco are available at multiple price points and in a few different models. Should you buy them?
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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
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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
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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
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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
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
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
14.0
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Automatic Phone Program
—
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Bass Boost
—
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
SoftSwitching™
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Environmental Adaptation
—
Expansion
On/Off
Expansion
—
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Phone Ear Focus
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Power On Delay
SmartStart™
Power On Delay
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
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Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 8
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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Battery Charger
- Charger
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
CROS System
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CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
FM to Digital Streaming
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Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Unite Remote Control 2
- Unite Phone Clip+
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
- Control+
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
- Micro Mic
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- Control+
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
Smartwatch App
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
Smartwatch App
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TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Telecoil Streamer
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