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Product Comparison

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.

Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Eargo 8  Hero
EargoSoundGrade C

Eargo 8

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Sontro Soundwave Hero
SontroSoundGrade C

Sontro Soundwave

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Comparison radar will appear here once both products have metrics for this fit.

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

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