Fortell AI Hearing Aids vs Jabra Enhance Select 300

The Fortell AI Hearing Aids are a premium prescription behind-the-ear device priced at $6,800, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 6.0/5 in HearAdvisor lab testing—an exceptional result that places this device at the top of the prescription hearing aid category. Speech performance is where the Fortell AI truly distinguishes itself. Speech in noise scores an outstanding 6.0/5, a full 3.89 points above the category average of 2.11/5—the kind of margin that represents a meaningful difference in challenging listening environments like restaurants or group conversations. Speech in quiet also excels at 4.6/5, sitting 1.20 points above the category average. Music streaming performs strongly at 4.2/5, coming in 1.44 points above average for the category. The device does have a notable limitation: own-voice comfort scores just 1.5/5, falling 1.20 points below the category average. This low absolute score suggests wearers may notice occlusion effects when speaking. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.8/5, essentially matching the category average. Best suited for: Users who prioritize understanding speech in difficult listening situations and value streaming quality, and who can tolerate potential own-voice occlusion. Given the premium price point, buyers should weigh whether the exceptional speech-in-noise performance justifies the investment compared to alternatives like the Oticon Intent or Oticon Zeal, which offer strong performance at lower price points.

The Jabra Enhance Select 300 is a premium OTC hearing aid priced at $1,695 that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.1/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear device ranks #17 among 65 OTC hearing aids tested, placing it in the top 25% of its category. In our testing, the Enhance Select 300 demonstrates notable strengths in speech clarity for quiet environments, scoring 0.85 points above the OTC category average. Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5, and own-voice comfort scores a solid 3.5/5—nearly a full point above average for the category. Music streaming performance, while above average for OTC devices, remains mixed in absolute terms at 2.6/5. The device's main limitation appears in challenging listening environments. Speech-in-noise performance scored 1.5/5, which is low in absolute terms and essentially matches the category average. Users who frequently encounter noisy restaurants, busy offices, or crowded gatherings may find this a meaningful constraint. The Enhance Select 300 is best suited for individuals who primarily need improved hearing in quieter settings such as home conversations, one-on-one meetings, or watching television. It offers reliable streaming to both iPhone and Android devices, rechargeable batteries, and hands-free functionality. Shoppers seeking stronger noise performance at this price point may want to compare alternatives like the Lucid Tala or Audicus Omni 2, which scored higher overall in our testing.