Eargo 8 vs Jabra Enhance Select M3

The Eargo 8 is a premium-priced OTC hearing aid ($2,399) that earns a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.3/5 in our lab testing. This invisible-in-ear device represents Eargo's 2025 flagship offering, featuring a rechargeable design that sits completely within the ear canal. In our testing, the Eargo 8 showed mixed performance across key metrics. Speech clarity in quiet environments is a relative strength, scoring 0.27 points above the OTC category average. Own-voice comfort also performs well, measuring 0.69 points above average at 3.2/5—a solid result that suggests reduced occlusion effects during conversation. However, speech understanding in noisy environments scored 1.2/5, which is both low in absolute terms and 0.27 points below the category average. The most significant limitation we measured was music streaming, which scored 0.0/5—nearly 2 points below the OTC average. This makes the Eargo 8 unsuitable for users who prioritize streaming audio quality. Feedback handling is strong in absolute terms at 4.2/5, though slightly below the category average. At its premium price point, the Eargo 8 faces stiff competition. Several devices in our database deliver comparable or better sound performance at lower prices, including alternatives from Eargo's own lineup. The Eargo 8 is best suited for users who prioritize invisible cosmetics and own-voice comfort over streaming capability and value, and who primarily need help hearing speech in quieter settings.

The Jabra Enhance Select M3 is a premium OTC hearing aid priced at $1,995, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.0/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear device delivers strong overall performance, positioning it among the better-performing options in the OTC category. In our testing, the Enhance Select M3 showed notable strengths in speech clarity during quiet environments, scoring 3.8/5—a solid result that sits 0.95 points above the OTC category average. Music streaming quality also performs well at 2.8/5, which is 0.87 points above average for the category, though still mixed in absolute terms. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.6/5, ensuring stable performance during movement and daily activities. The device does show limitations in challenging listening environments. Speech in noise scored 1.3/5, which falls 0.18 points below the category average and represents a low absolute score. Users who frequently encounter noisy restaurants, busy social gatherings, or similar environments may find this a meaningful limitation. Own-voice comfort scored 2.7/5—above the category average by 0.18 points but only mixed in absolute terms. Consumers seeking strong performance in quieter settings with good music streaming capability may find the Enhance Select M3 appealing. However, shoppers should note that alternatives like the Sennheiser All Day Clear and Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco offer comparable or higher scores at lower price points, potentially representing better overall value for budget-conscious buyers.