Elehear Beyond Pro 2 vs Yeasound RIC800

The Elehear Beyond Pro 2 is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.0/5 in HearAdvisor's lab testing. Priced at $899, this behind-the-ear device delivers solid overall performance with particular strengths in specific areas. In our testing, the Beyond Pro 2 demonstrated exceptional music streaming quality, scoring 4.3/5—a strong result that sits 2.37 points above the OTC category average. This makes it a standout choice for users who prioritize audio entertainment through their hearing aids. Feedback handling also impressed at a perfect 5.0/5, exceeding the already-high category average by 0.46 points, meaning wearers should experience minimal whistling during everyday use. Speech performance presents a more mixed picture. Speech in noise scored 2.0/5, which is above the category average by 0.52 points but still mixed in absolute terms—helpful context for users expecting challenging listening environments. Speech in quiet registered at 2.7/5, slightly below the category average. Own-voice comfort is a notable weakness at 1.4/5, falling 1.12 points below the category average, which may affect how natural your own voice sounds while wearing these devices. The Elehear Beyond Pro 2 is best suited for users who value excellent streaming audio quality and reliable feedback control, and who can accept trade-offs in own-voice comfort and speech clarity in quiet settings.

The Yeasound RIC800 is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.7/5 in our lab testing, placing it in the top 2% of the OTC hearing aid category and ranking #2 out of 65 devices tested. Priced at $659, this behind-the-ear rechargeable device delivers strong performance that competes favorably against other options in its price range. In our testing, the RIC800 demonstrated strong speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 4.4/5—a full 1.63 points above the category average of 2.79. Speech understanding in noisy situations scored 2.4/5, which is 0.93 points above the category average but remains mixed in absolute terms. This pattern is common even among higher-scoring OTC devices, where challenging noise environments continue to be difficult. Streaming quality stands out as a particular strength, scoring 4.3/5—an impressive 2.38 points above the category average of 1.92. Feedback handling was excellent at 5.0/5. However, own-voice comfort scored 2.1/5, falling 0.41 points below the category average, which some users may notice during conversations. The RIC800 supports both iPhone and Android streaming and features rechargeable batteries. It earned a 2025 Expert's Choice Award. Among similarly priced competitors like the Sony CRE-E10 (4.66/5) and Lexie B2 Plus (4.41/5), the Yeasound RIC800 leads in overall sound performance. This device is best suited for those prioritizing speech clarity and music streaming quality who can accept some own-voice trade-offs.