Elehear Beyond Pro Review: Top OTC Hearing Aid, Lab Tested

For years, people with mild-to-moderate hearing losses have been searching for a hearing solution that allows them to communicate easily in both quiet and noisy places, doesn’t feedback or make your voice sound too boomy, is comfortable and easy to use, and has acceptable wearability in terms of cosmetics. And lot of people don’t want to break the bank for their hearing issues. Has Elehear done this with their new $599 over-the-counter (OTC), self-fitting, receiver-in-canal (RIC) Elehear Beyond Pro hearing aid?

Why I Was Intrigued About Testing Elehear Beyond Pro

Elehear is still a relatively new hearing aid company based in China, with U.S. headquarters near Chicago. Their first product, Elehear Beyond, was launched in 2023, and it really stood out in our testing as one of the first OTC hearing aids offering respectable performance with an impressive set of modern features for just under $400—well below the price of comparable competitors priced at around $1000 or more. Elehear Beyond wasn’t perfect, but it's one of the first devices the HearingTracker team thinks about when it comes to high-performing affordable OTC hearing aids.

Now comes the Beyond Pro, which Elehear launched as its new flagship product in July 2025, touting an overall improved audio experience with more high frequencies, refined app functionality, greater speech clarity, and advancements to their AI algorithms. These are bold claims, and our main question is “Does Beyond Pro actually deliver meaningful improvements worth the $200 increase over its predecessor, Elehear Beyond?”

I don't want to leave you all hanging, so I'll say now that I was impressed with Beyond Pro. Our testing shows it has a lot to offer, although there are some key issues I would love to see Elehear address in future models (which I’ll detail below). However, Beyond Pro offers good sound quality and processing for understanding speech in quiet and noise, hands-free calling, 24-hour rechargeable battery life, customization via its iOS and Android-compatible app, and many other advanced features. You should be aware there is no telecoil or Auracast, and it has a mediocre IPX5 rating for water resistance. The aids are available in two colors: Silver and Champagne.

Below we discuss if the advancements with Beyond Pro warrant the price increase.

HearAdvisor Test Results

I’ll cut right to the chase and present our test results. Elehear Beyond Pro achieved a 4.8 (out of 5) SoundScore in the independent HearAdvisor lab’s testing of acoustic performance. The table below shows the results for each acoustic test in the lab and you can find more details and sound samples at HearAdvisor.

In this case the Initial (the default program setting) and Tuned (audiologist-adjusted reprogramming) scores were identical because the default settings from Elehear’s in-app hearing test provided a very appropriate match for a typical age-related hearing loss (i.e., adjusting beyond those settings didn't lead to measurable improvements). Elehear Beyond Pro performed well above average on speech in quiet, speech in noise, occlusion, and music streaming quality, and above average on feedback handling. Overall, Beyond Pro achieved a SoundGrade of “A” and it sits in the top 5% of devices in the OTC category and in the top 5% of all devices tested (OTC and prescription) by HearAdvisor to date. This earned it an "A” SoundGrade and the HearAdvisor 2025 Expert Choice Award.

Looking at the Elehear Pro’s overall real-world performance, the HearingTracker Score was judged to be 4.4 (out of 5)—which places it among the best OTC hearing aids available. It scored highly in almost all categories as noted in the table below, with the two exceptions: Design (because of its lower IP rating and larger size) and Pro Support (virtual support via Elehear Pro, but no in-person service options).

The biggest gains compared to the original Beyond were in speech-in-noise performance—arguably the most important measure and most-sought-after quality for real-world hearing aid listening. That improvement suggests Elehear has made meaningful progress in its processing and noise reduction.

In summary, our testing showed Elehear Beyond Pro to be among the best OTC hearing aids we’ve tested to date with an exceptionally high value rating for a $599 hearing aid.

Elehear Beyond Pro: Unboxing and a Deeper Dive into How It Works

Inside the box you’ll find the Beyond Pro comes packaged in a portable charging case that doubles as its power source, with USB-C charging (it comes with cables, but you’ll need your own wall plug for it). There are various user documents that you’ll want to read, particularly if you’re a first-time user.

Beyond Pro comes with multiple ear tip options which are important for your experience with the device, and you can learn more about this in the Elehear Pro app, which I’ll detail more below. There are also wax guards and a cleaning tool—small but important details for anyone with hearing aids.

When you open the charging case, I noticed that the devices themselves are a bit larger than many of today’s receiver-in-canal (RIC) models, which can make them more visible when worn, particularly on smaller ears. However, they are still acceptable in terms of cosmetics.

Pairing the devices to your phone is relatively easy, with the app prompting you step by step. Similarly, the app guides you through Elehear's hearing test which then automatically adjusts the hearing aids for your unique hearing loss profile.

Here are the key tech highlights in a nutshell (read on in this section for details):

• Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connections and lower power use
• Direct streaming and hands-free calling
• Rechargeable batteries (up to 24 hours of use)
• IPX5 rating for water resistance
• A full-featured app with volume, program, sound customization, and telecare capabilities
• Tinnitus maskers
• Translation tool
• Remote microphone feature via smartphone

On the technology side, Elehear Beyond Pro checks a lot of important boxes for hearing aids in general—and represents an impressive list for a sub-$1000 OTC hearing aid.

Beyond Pro uses Bluetooth 5.3, which provides a more stable connection and efficient battery use compared to earlier versions. This allows for direct audio streaming and hands-free calling, so you can listen to music, take phone calls, or watch videos without needing extra accessories.

The hearing aids are rechargeable and can run for up to 24 hours on a single charge, which is plenty for a full day of use. They also carry an IPX5 water resistance rating, meaning it will give you some protection against sweat and light rain, but not for full immersion or high-pressure water exposure.

Using the Elehear App

Where the Beyond Pro really differentiates itself is in its companion smartphone app, available for both iOS and Android. The app lets you control the volume of each hearing aid individually or together, and it includes a unique “Brighter-to-Deeper” sound adjustment wheel. Pushing the control toward “Brighter” enhances speech clarity, while moving toward “Deeper” adds more bass for a fuller sound.

As with most hearing aids today, there are several listening programs you can choose for different environments. You can also control how aggressive the Noise Reduction is, or it can be left in the Adaptive mode to adjust automatically as you move through your day.

The app also goes beyond the basics. It tracks your daily hearing aid use to help encourage consistency, offers 20 different tinnitus masking sounds for those struggling with ringing in the ears, and even includes tools like an environmental noise analyzer and a language translation function. There’s also a Remote Sound Capture feature—similar to Apple’s Live Listen—that turns your phone into an external mic for streaming voices or media directly to your ears.

Elehear Pro: Remote Professional Assistance

Perhaps the most significant part of the app ecosystem is Elehear Pro, the company’s built-in telehealth service. This connects you with hearing care providers, including audiologists, for both technical support and adjustments. While useful, Elehear's programming tends to be conservative, meaning the devices don’t push amplification (the volume for specific frequencies) as far as some users might need.

This is fairly common in hearing aids where—like training wheels on a bicycle—you start with less amplification so you don’t reject the hearing aids. This can happen because your brain isn’t used to the loudness and all the new sounds. But, unlike an in-person visit with an audiologist, OTC hearing aids don't allow for follow-up with in-clinic real-ear measurement equipment to verify you’re getting the best possible fit and amplification.

To be fair, while the telecare supplied by Elehear Pro is not perfect, it definitely is a worthwhile feature. If issues arise, make sure to use this it and follow up with their providers.

Some Limitations of the Elehear Beyond Pro

Of course, no device is without drawbacks. My biggest complaint was hearing random sound quality artifacts in dynamic situations, which can be distracting. This suggests that Elehear may still have some work to do on how their hearing aids communicate with one another and handle program switching. For example, sudden clicks or bursts of wind can cause one side to react differently than the other, leading to volume and/or sound quality. It's not a dealbreaker, but it is definitely noticeable and mildly annoying when it happens.

I also think Elehear should ship Beyond Pro with the more open, non-occluding Tulip Dome pre-installed instead of the Closed Dome. I understand why they do this: the Closed Dome helps block out environmental sounds, improves feedback performance and music listening, and maximizes the AI noise reduction feature. However, it is less comfortable and gives your ear that closed-dome “plugged” feeling, making your voice sound boomy. For some people, that physical aspect alone can be enough to stop them from using the device. If you experience this, have a milder hearing loss, and prioritize conversational speech over streamed audio, the Tulip Dome is almost certainly your best option.

Finally, while $599 is still less than prescription hearing aids, it represents a noticeable jump from the original Beyond’s price point.

Final Verdict

The original Elehear Beyond tested very well in our lab and we thought it was one of the best OTC hearing aids you could buy for under $400.

So, is the Elehear Beyond Pro worth it at $599? For the right person—likely someone with a mild hearing loss—the answer is yes. The devices offer a strong mix of modern features, respectable sound quality, and app-based customization, all backed by lab data showing measurable improvements in speech clarity.

They aren’t on the same performance level as high-quality, professionally fitted prescription hearing aids; in comparison, they’re a little rough around the edges, and the remote-support model has its limitations. However, for many users, Beyond Pro could provide an affordable and effective path to better hearing.

At the end of the day, I walked away impressed. Beyond Pro isn’t flawless, but for the right user, it strikes a nice balance of performance, features, price, and overall value—even though it's $200 more expensive than its Beyond predecessor.