BlaidsX Neuro Hero

BlaidsX Neuro Expert Review

Mid-Priced OTC
Released 
2023

Summary

The BlaidsX Neuro is a mid-priced over-the-counter hearing aid with a behind-the-ear design, priced at $799. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned a SoundGrade of C with a SoundScore of 2.97 out of 5, placing it in the bottom third of the OTC hearing aid category.

Speech performance is a notable weakness for this device. Speech in quiet and speech in noise scores both measured below the category average, which may limit its effectiveness for users who prioritize conversation clarity. The device lacks music streaming capability, which is increasingly common even among budget OTC options.

One area where the BlaidsX Neuro performs well is feedback handling, scoring above the category average after tuning. The tuned fit achieved a perfect 5.0 on feedback control, suggesting the device manages acoustic feedback effectively once properly configured. However, this came at the cost of own-voice comfort, which dropped significantly when moving from the open dome to the tulip dome configuration.

At this price point, consumers have notably stronger alternatives. The Sony CRE-E10, at a similar price, achieved a top-tier score of 5.0, while several other competitors in the same range scored well above 4.0. The BlaidsX Neuro may appeal to users who prioritize feedback stability and have minimal need for music streaming, but most buyers would benefit from exploring higher-performing options at comparable prices.

With the initial open dome coupling, the BlaidsX Neuro scored 1.85 out of 5 on overall fit performance. Speech in quiet (2.20) and speech in noise (0.60) both fell below category averages, indicating limited audibility benefit out of the box. The open dome configuration did excel in own-voice comfort with a score of 4.20, meaning users are unlikely to experience the "talking in a barrel" occlusion effect. However, feedback handling was well below average at 2.50, and music streaming was not available. This initial configuration prioritizes comfort over speech clarity.

The tuned fit using a tulip dome showed minimal overall improvement, with the fit score rising only 0.02 points to 1.87. Speech scores improved marginally (quiet: 2.40, noise: 0.70) but remained below average. The most dramatic change was in feedback handling, which jumped to a perfect 5.00—well above the category average. This improvement came with a significant tradeoff: own-voice comfort dropped from 4.20 to 1.70 as the more occluding tulip dome increased the occlusion effect. Users sensitive to their own voice may find this configuration uncomfortable.

Lab Review Scores

C
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.0
Tuned Score
3.0
Speech in quiet
best
2.2
5.0
Own voice
best
4.2
5.0
Speech in noise
best
0.6
5.0
Feedback handling
best
2.5
5.0
Music streaming
best
0.0
5.0

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Lab notes

Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Open Dome
Tuned Fitting
Tulip Dome

Specs

Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries