Jabra Enhance Select 700 vs. Signia Styletto IX

Jabra’s flagship Enhance Select 700 offers premium sound, LE Audio, Auracast, and top-tier remote audiology care in a tiny, discreet design.

The Signia Styletto IX is a cutting-edge, slimline receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid launched in March 2024, featuring the advanced "Integrated Xperience" platform.

Jabra Enhance Select 700 achieved a SoundScore of 3.8/5 and a SoundGrade of B in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #26 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.

Signia Styletto C&G IX achieved a SoundScore of 4.6/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #11 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Jabra hearing aids share technology from GN Resound and generally have fantastic build quality. Select 700 is no exception with an ingress rating of IP68 and the standard robust portable charging case.

Signia Styletto C&G IX have an impressive build quality, featuring a top-of-the-line IP68 ingress rating. They also come with a robust portable charging case.

Jabra 700 offer full-day 24 hour battery life. The case also holds enough power for 3 addition charges which is plenty for a weekend excursion.

Styletto C&G IX hearing aids provide up to 20 hours of use per charge. While some models offer a longer battery life, 20 hours should be sufficient for a full day's use. 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. This is what I've come to expect with Jabra hearing aids.

Styletto IX 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 prescription 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.

Jabra Enhance 700 are 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 IX 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 700 shares the same shockingly discrete size as the previous Select 500 model.

Styletto IX 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.

Jabra Enhance Select 700 has a value score of 3.7/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Signia Styletto C&G IX has a value score of 3.6/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

I found Enhance 700 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 IX 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. They provide 3 years of telehealth audiologic services including remote programming and video appointments. While I'd prefer in-person appointments, Jabra continues to bridge the gap given the limitations of remote care.

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.