Lucid Hearing Engage vs. Oticon Own

Check out our comparison of the Lucid Hearing Engage vs Oticon Own. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

Score
3.9
Lucid Hearing Engage Rechargeable
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Engage Rechargeable

SoundScore 4.2/5
$699 per pair
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$4,598 per pair
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$699 per pair
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Product Overview

Engage
Own
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
3.9
N/A
User Rating
2.52 reviews
5.01 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerate
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
RechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP22
iPhoneIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Engage
Own

HearingTracker Score

Engage
3.9AVERAGE

Listen to the Lucid Engage hearing aids from Lucid Hearing. Check latest prices, and read expert and customer reviews.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Engage
4.2ABOVE AVERAGE

Lucid Engage achieved a SoundScore of 4.2/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #14 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.

Own

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Build Quality

Engage
3.5BELOW AVERAGE

Engage has an ingress rating of IP22 indicating it does not offer the greatest protection against moisture and debris. T

Own

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Battery

Engage
3.4BELOW AVERAGE

With a reported battery life of up to 20 hours you should make it through the day on a single charge. One downside though is the case does not have a power bank and must be plugged in to charge.

Own

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Bluetooth

Engage
4.0BELOW AVERAGE

Engage's audio streaming is not the highest fidelity but it works with both iOS and Android mobile devices. Hands-free calling is not available at this time.

Own

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App Features

Engage
3.5BELOW AVERAGE

Lucid's app offers many useful features, like the 7-band equalizer LucidShape, and recently received an update improving the overall appearance. You will definitely want to use the app to get the most out of Engage hearing aids.

Own

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Comfort

Engage
4.5EXCELLENT

Engage is lightweight and fit comfortably like other behind-the-ear style hearing aids. Their licensed professionals can help if you need assistance with comfort or ear tip selection.

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Design

Engage
4.0BELOW AVERAGE

Engage are not the most sleek or modern looking hearing aids but they are small enough where they remain mostly invisible behind your ear.

Own

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Value

Engage
4.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Lucid Engage has a value score of 4.3/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

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Handling

Engage
4.5EXCELLENT

Engage are straightforward and offer decent button controls, though you will want to install the associated app. If this is your first time wearing RIC, or receiver-in-canal, devices, contact their support team for guidance on proper wear.

Own

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Pro Support

Engage
2.0BELOW AVERAGE

Lucid is a step above some other OTC companies as they offer lifetime support from licensed professionals. This is not the same as in person can but it is a great addition even for those familiar with hearing aids.

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Lab Recordings

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Engage
Own
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Quiet Office
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Streaming Music
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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

Engage
Own
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Disposable Batteries
No
10
IP Rating
IP22
IP68
Push Button
No
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
No
Volume Rocker
Yes
No

Software Features

Engage
Own
Adaptive Adjustments
No
Yes
Adjustment Bands
No
24
AI Noise Removal
No
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
Automatic Phone Program
No
AutoPhone
Better Ear Focus
No
Better-Ear Priority
Ear Simulation
No
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Environmental Adaptation
No
Yes
Expansion
No
Yes
Extended bandwidth
No
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
No
Clear Dynamics
Feedback Suppression
No
Feedback ShieldMoreSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
No
Speech Rescue™
Listening Programs
No
4
Machine Noise Reduction
No
Yes
New User Adaptation
No
Adaptation Management
Occlusion Reduction
No
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
No
Yes
Power On Delay
No
Yes
Processing Channels
No
64
Self-fitting
  • Tuned by user directly
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
No
Soft Speech Boost
No
Soft Speech Booster
Spatial Awareness
No
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Noise Cancellation
No
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Stereo Audio Streaming
No
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
No
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Tinnitus Relief
No
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
No
Environment configuration5 OptionsMoreSound Amplifier™MoreSound Intelligence™Level 1Sound Enhancer3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
No
Wind Noise Management