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Eargo 8 vs Lucid Ultra 128

Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.

Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Eargo 8  Hero
EargoSoundGrade C

Eargo 8

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Expert Choice
Expert
Choice
Lucid Ultra 128  Hero
LucidSoundGrade A

Lucid Ultra 128

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Eargo 8 2.6
Lucid Ultra 128 4.4
Speech in noise
Eargo 8 0.3
Lucid Ultra 128 2.5
Own voice
Eargo 8 3.2
Lucid Ultra 128 2.9
Feedback handling
Eargo 8 4.2
Lucid Ultra 128 1.7
Music streaming
Eargo 8 0.0
Lucid Ultra 128 2.3

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Audio scenes

Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)

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Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Eargo 8 Lucid Ultra 128
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverStandard
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening ProgramLucid (Automatic)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume Setting54% (Default 7/13)
Software VersionSoftware v5.7.0
Software VersionBT Firmware v12.0.29, Firmware v9.2.33
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Noise Reduction set to High, Treble at 2 above minimum, Bass at maximum, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram by Lucid team, LucidShape adjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 65 dB SPL, Other settings at manufacturer default
Notes
NotesDefault programming was performed by Lucid team, further adjustments were limited as we did not have access to their proprietary software.