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Eargo 8 vs MDHearing VoltMax

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.

MDHearing VoltMax Hero
MDSoundGrade C

MDHearing VoltMax

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
MDHearing VoltMax2.0
Speech in noise
Eargo 8 0.3
MDHearing VoltMax-0.4
Own voice
Eargo 8 3.2
MDHearing VoltMax2.4
Feedback handling
Eargo 8 4.2
MDHearing VoltMax5.0
Music streaming
Eargo 8 0.0
MDHearing VoltMax0.0

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Audio scenes

Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Eargo 8 MDHearing VoltMax
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingSleeve Closed
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formula
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening Program
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume Setting
Software VersionSoftware v5.7.0
Software Version
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Noise Reduction set to High, Treble at 2 above minimum, Bass at maximum, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning Adjustments