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Eargo 8 vs Otofonix Helix

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.

Otofonix Helix Hero
OtofonixSoundGrade D

Otofonix Helix

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
Speech in noise
Eargo 80.3
Otofonix Helix-0.8
Own voice
Eargo 83.2
Otofonix Helix0.3
Feedback handling
Eargo 84.2
Otofonix Helix5.0
Music streaming
Eargo 80.0
Otofonix Helix0.0

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 8Otofonix Helix
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
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