JLab Hear OTC vs. Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses
Check out our comparison of the JLab Hear OTC vs Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses. 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 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.
Product Description
Nuance Audio Glasses seamlessly combine prescription eyewear with discreet over-the-counter hearing enhancement, offering solid performance in speech clarity but with some limitations in battery life and audio streaming.
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
Hearing Glasses
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
3.9Below average
Battery
3.0Below average
Battery
1.9Below average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
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App Features
3.3Below average
App Features
3.5Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
4.0Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
5.0Above average
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
4.0Below average
Handling
5.0Above average
SoundScore
3.6Above average
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
1.0Below 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
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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.
Accessories
Battery Charger
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Battery Charger
- Charging Pad
Remote Control
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Remote Control
- Remote Control
Smartphone App
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Smartphone App
- Nuance Audio App
Software
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
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Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
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Noise Reduction
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Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- SBC
- AAC
Bluetooth® Audio
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
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IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
Push Button
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Power on/off
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Change program
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
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