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JLab Hear OTC vs. JVC EH-Z1500

Check out our comparison of the JLab Hear OTC vs JVC EH-Z1500. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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Summary

Product Description

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.

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Product Description

The JVC EH-Z1500 OTC Hearing Aid is a high-quality, over-the-counter device designed to enhance hearing clarity and comfort for users with mild to moderate hearing loss. It features advanced sound processing technology, a discreet design, and easy-to-use controls, making it an excellent choice for those seeking an affordable hearing solution.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
Tube
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
4.3Above average
Battery
3.0Below average
Battery
4.3Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
App Features
3.3Below average
App Features
4.3Above average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Comfort
3.5Below average
Design
4.0Below average
Design
3.5Below average
Value
5.0Above average
Value
3.9Above average
Handling
4.0Below average
Handling
4.0Below average
SoundScore
3.6Above average
SoundScore
3.9Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
3.0Above average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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.

Accessories

Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Tuned Hearing App
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Tuned Hearing App
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Tuned Hearing App

Software

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • SBC
  • AAC
Bluetooth® Audio
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
7
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Volume Rocker
Yes