Elehear Beyond Pro vs ReSound OMNIA RIE

The Elehear Beyond Pro is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.2/5 in our lab testing, placing it in the top 15% of the OTC category. Priced at $631, this behind-the-ear device has received HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2024 and 2025. In our testing, the Beyond Pro demonstrates notable strengths in music streaming, scoring 3.8/5—a solid result that sits 1.88 points above the category average. This makes it one of the stronger options for users who prioritize audio entertainment alongside speech clarity. Speech performance is also above average, with speech in quiet scoring 3.3/5 (+0.46 vs category) and speech in noise at 2.5/5 (+1.00 vs category). While the speech-in-noise score is above the category average, it remains mixed in absolute terms at 2.5/5. Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5. The primary trade-off is own-voice comfort, which scores 1.2/5—a low result that falls 1.31 points below the category average. Users who are sensitive to how their own voice sounds may find this noticeable. The Beyond Pro is best suited for OTC shoppers who want strong streaming quality and solid speech performance without professional fitting. It competes in a price range that includes higher-scoring options like the Yeasound RIC800 and Sony CRE-E10, so prospective buyers may want to compare based on their priorities. Features include rechargeable batteries, iPhone and Android streaming, and hands-free capability.

The ReSound OMNIA RIE is a premium prescription behind-the-ear hearing aid released in 2022, currently priced at $4,498. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.9/5, ranking #29 of 36 devices in the Prescription Hearing Aid category. This device shows a mixed performance profile in our testing. Its standout strength is speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 3.7/5—a solid result that sits 0.42 points above the category average. Own-voice comfort also performs above average at 3.0/5, which may appeal to users concerned about how their own voice sounds while wearing hearing aids. However, the OMNIA RIE struggles significantly in challenging listening situations. Speech-in-noise performance scored just 1.0/5, falling 0.96 points below the category average—a notable limitation for users who frequently encounter noisy restaurants, gatherings, or other difficult acoustic environments. Feedback handling, while strong in absolute terms at 4.1/5, also trails the category average by 0.61 points. Music streaming delivers mixed results at 2.7/5, essentially matching the category average. The OMNIA RIE offers versatile connectivity with both iPhone and Android streaming, hands-free calling capability, and the flexibility of both rechargeable and disposable battery options. At its premium price point, however, several competitors in the same price range—including the Phonak Sphere Infinio and Oticon Intent—deliver substantially higher overall scores. This device may suit users who prioritize quiet conversation clarity and own-voice comfort over challenging noise performance.