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Eargo 8 vs Sony CRE-C20

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.

Sony CRE-C20 Hero
SonySoundGrade B

Sony CRE-C20

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Eargo 8 2.6
Sony CRE-C204.7
Speech in noise
Eargo 8 0.3
Sony CRE-C203.2
Own voice
Eargo 8 3.2
Sony CRE-C202.9
Feedback handling
Eargo 8 4.2
Sony CRE-C203.9
Music streaming
Eargo 8 0.0
Sony CRE-C200.0

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 Sony CRE-C20
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening ProgramDefault
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Software VersionSoftware v5.7.0
Software VersionFirmware v3.1.0.15005
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Noise Reduction set to High, Treble at 2 above minimum, Bass at maximum, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Loudness match set at +1 to balance devices binaurally, Sound balance set to +4 More Sharp, Fine tuning performed and left at "Solution 05", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes
Notesn/a