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Eargo 8 vs Oticon Zeal

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

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EargoSoundGrade C

Eargo 8

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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OticonSoundGrade A

Oticon Zeal

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Eargo 82.6
Oticon Zeal4.5
Speech in noise
Eargo 80.3
Oticon Zeal2.9
Own voice
Eargo 83.2
Oticon Zeal2.0
Feedback handling
Eargo 84.2
Oticon Zeal3.3
Music streaming
Eargo 80.0
Oticon Zeal3.3

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 8Oticon Zeal
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver75
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaNAL-NL2
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening ProgramGeneral (Automatic)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionSoftware v5.7.0
Software VersionFirmware v1.0.0
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, Feedback calibrated, Acclimatization at 3/3, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes
Notesn/a