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Eargo 8 vs Sontro Soundwave
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
Speech in quiet
Eargo 8 2.6
Sontro Soundwave3.1
Speech in noise
Eargo 8 0.3
Sontro Soundwave1.2
Own voice
Eargo 8 3.2
Sontro Soundwave3.6
Feedback handling
Eargo 8 4.2
Sontro Soundwave2.5
Music streaming
Eargo 8 0.0
Sontro Soundwave0.0
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 Sontro Soundwave
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingTulip 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–