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Product Comparison

Eargo Link vs JLab Hear OTC

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
Expert Choice
Expert
Choice
Eargo Link Hero
EargoSoundGrade A

Eargo Link

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

JLab Hear OTC Hero
JLabSoundGrade B

JLab Hear OTC

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Eargo Link2.9
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Speech in noise
Eargo Link2.2
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Own voice
Eargo Link1.3
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Feedback handling
Eargo Link4.7
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Music streaming
Eargo Link4.4
JLab Hear OTC4.6

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 LinkJLab Hear OTC
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Receiver
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting Formula
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening Program
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Volume Setting
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Software Version
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Tuning Adjustments
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Notes
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.