Go Hearing Go Prime vs Jabra Enhance Plus

The Go Hearing Go Prime is a budget OTC hearing aid priced at $299, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.3/5 in HearAdvisor's lab testing. This visible-in-ear style device ranks #50 of 65 OTC hearing aids tested, placing it in the top 75% of its category. In our testing, the Go Prime demonstrated excellent feedback handling, scoring a perfect 5.0/5—notably 0.46 points above the category average. This means users can expect stable performance without the whistling that can plague some hearing aids. Speech clarity in quiet environments measured at a mixed 2.7/5, slightly below the category average. Speech understanding in noisy situations scored low at 1.1/5, falling 0.39 points below average, suggesting this device may struggle in challenging listening environments like restaurants or social gatherings. The Go Prime's most significant limitation is its music streaming capability, which scored 0.0/5—nearly 2 points below the category average. Users who prioritize phone-streamed audio should consider alternatives. Own-voice comfort also scored low at 1.8/5, which may result in a "boomy" quality when speaking. At this price point, several competitors offer stronger overall performance, including the Elehear Beyond and Apple AirPods Pro 2. However, for budget-conscious consumers who primarily need basic amplification in quieter settings and value feedback-free operation, the Go Prime offers a functional entry point. The rechargeable batteries add convenience for daily use.

The Jabra Enhance Plus is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid ($799) that earns a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.8/5 in our lab testing, ranking #28 of 65 devices in the OTC category. This visible-in-ear device delivers strong speech-in-quiet performance, scoring 4.2/5—a full 1.36 points above the category average. Music streaming is another highlight at 3.8/5, nearly 1.9 points above average, making it a solid choice for users who value audio quality beyond speech. Speech-in-noise performance scores 2.1/5, which is above the category average by 0.62 points but remains mixed in absolute terms for challenging listening environments. The most significant limitation is own-voice comfort, scoring just 0.3/5—well below the category average of 2.51/5. Users sensitive to how their own voice sounds while wearing hearing aids should consider this trade-off carefully. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.7/5, meaning wearers can expect stable performance without whistling or squealing. The Jabra Enhance Plus is best suited for users who prioritize clear speech in quieter settings and enjoy streaming music or calls to their iPhone. Those frequently in noisy environments or particularly bothered by occlusion effects may want to explore alternatives. Several competitors in the same price range achieve higher overall scores, including the Sony CRE-E10 and Lexie B2 Plus.