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Eargo 8 vs JLab Hear OTC
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.
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Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
Eargo 8 2.6
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Speech in noise
Eargo 8 0.3
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Own voice
Eargo 8 3.2
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Feedback handling
Eargo 8 4.2
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Music streaming
Eargo 8 0.0
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Audio scenes
Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)
No sample
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Eargo 8 JLab Hear OTC
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Software VersionSoftware v5.7.0
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Noise Reduction set to High, Treble at 2 above minimum, Bass at maximum, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Notes–
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.