HearingAssist Eaze vs Jabra Enhance Plus

The HearingAssist Eaze is a budget-priced OTC hearing aid released in 2023, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.4/5 in our lab testing. At $399, it sits in the most affordable price tier of the OTC market, though it ranks #43 of 65 devices in its category. In our standardized testing, the Eaze demonstrates excellent feedback handling, scoring a perfect 5.0/5—0.46 points above the category average. This means users can expect stable performance without whistling during typical daily activities. However, the device shows limitations in other areas: speech clarity scores are mixed at 2.6/5 in quiet and low at 1.3/5 in noisy environments, both falling slightly below category averages. The most significant limitation is music streaming, which scored 0.0/5—nearly 2 points below the category average. Buyers who prioritize phone streaming for music or media should consider alternatives. Own-voice comfort is also mixed at 2.2/5, approximately 0.31 points below average for OTC devices. At this price point, shoppers have several higher-scoring alternatives to consider, including the Elehear Beyond and Apple AirPods Pro 2, which offer stronger overall performance. The HearingAssist Eaze may suit budget-conscious buyers who prioritize feedback stability over streaming capabilities and can accept modest speech performance in challenging listening situations.

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.