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Eargo 8 vs Olive Union Max
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
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Speech in quiet
Eargo 82.6
Olive Union Max2.4
Speech in noise
Eargo 80.3
Olive Union Max-0.3
Own voice
Eargo 83.2
Olive Union Max1.6
Feedback handling
Eargo 84.2
Olive Union Max5.0
Music streaming
Eargo 80.0
Olive Union Max4.0
Overall fit score
Eargo 83.1
Olive Union Max3.2
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 8Olive Union Max
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingFoam tip
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume Setting60% (6/10)
Software VersionSoftware v5.7.0
Software Versionvm3016d153
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Noise Reduction set to High, Treble at 2 above minimum, Bass at maximum, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsMulti-band equalizer adjusted, Directionality set to "Front", Noise setting at maximum "3", Feedback cancellation "On", Other settings at manufacturer defaults.