GoHearing Ultra vs Jabra Enhance Select 700

The GoHearing Ultra is a budget-priced OTC behind-the-ear hearing aid that earned a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.1/5 in our lab testing. At $499, it sits in the most affordable tier of OTC devices, though its overall performance ranks 58th out of 65 OTC hearing aids tested. This device shows a distinctive performance profile with notable strengths in specific areas. Feedback handling earned an excellent 5.0/5, scoring 0.46 points above the category average—meaning users are unlikely to experience whistling or squealing during typical use. Music streaming also performed well at 3.6/5, a solid score that sits 1.68 points above the OTC average of 1.92/5, making it a reasonable choice for those who prioritize phone audio streaming. However, the GoHearing Ultra struggles in core speech understanding metrics. Speech in quiet scored just 1.0/5, falling 1.79 points below the category average, while speech in noise also scored 1.0/5, sitting 0.48 points below average. Own-voice comfort measured 1.9/5, which is 0.61 points below the typical OTC device. These low speech scores significantly limit the device's utility for its primary purpose of improving conversation clarity. Consumers seeking better overall value in this price range may want to consider alternatives like the Elehear Beyond (4.36/5) or Apple AirPods Pro 2 (4.06/5), which deliver substantially stronger speech performance. The GoHearing Ultra may suit buyers who prioritize streaming audio and feedback-free wear over speech enhancement, but those seeking meaningful speech benefit should explore higher-performing options.

The Jabra Enhance Select 700 is a premium-priced OTC hearing aid available at $1,795, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.8/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear device ranks #26 of 65 OTC hearing aids tested, placing it in the top 38% of the category. In our testing, the Enhance Select 700 shows notable strengths in own-voice comfort, scoring 3.7/5—a solid result that sits 1.19 points above the category average. This makes it a comfortable choice for users sensitive to the "hollow" sound of their own voice that some hearing aids produce. Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5, meaning users can expect stable performance without whistling during typical daily activities. Speech clarity in quiet environments is solid at 3.1/5, coming in 0.27 points above the category average. However, speech understanding in noisy settings is a weakness, scoring just 1.0/5—falling 0.48 points below the category average. Users who frequently encounter restaurants, group gatherings, or other challenging listening environments may find this limitation significant. Music streaming quality is mixed at 2.5/5, though still 0.58 points above the category average. At this price point, buyers should note that several same-priced alternatives deliver stronger overall performance, including the Lucid Tala (4.63/5) and Audicus Omni 2 (4.61/5). The Enhance Select 700 is best suited for users who prioritize own-voice comfort and feedback-free wear over speech-in-noise performance, and who value Jabra's established brand and support ecosystem.