HSKLock Hearing Aid vs Jabra Enhance Plus

The HSKLock Hearing Aid is a budget-priced amplification product available for $69, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.0/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear device uses disposable batteries and ranks #5 of 8 amplification products tested. In our testing, the HSKLock delivered excellent feedback handling at 5.0/5, scoring 0.72 points above the category average. This means users can expect stable performance without whistling during typical wear. Own-voice comfort scored 2.8/5, slightly above the category average but only mixed in absolute terms. However, speech clarity presents significant limitations. Speech in quiet scored 1.5/5, falling 0.63 points below the category average, while speech in noise measured 1.0/5, which is 0.37 points below average. Music streaming scored 0.0/5, well below the already-low category average of 1.16/5, making this device unsuitable for audio entertainment purposes. The HSKLock may appeal to budget-conscious consumers seeking basic amplification with reliable feedback control. Those prioritizing speech understanding or music quality should consider alternatives. At this price point, competitors like the Autiphon U0 Series offer similar overall performance, though each device has distinct trade-offs in specific metrics.

The Jabra Enhance Plus is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid priced at $799, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.7/5 in our lab testing. This visible-in-ear device ranks #28 of 65 OTC hearing aids tested, placing it in the top 42% of its category. In our testing, the Enhance Plus demonstrated notable strengths in speech clarity and audio streaming. Speech in quiet scored a strong 4.2/5, measuring 1.36 points above the category average. Music streaming performance was equally impressive at 3.8/5, a full 1.88 points above average—making this a solid choice for users who prioritize phone audio streaming. Feedback handling was excellent at 4.7/5. However, the device has a significant weakness: own-voice comfort scored just 0.3/5, falling 2.21 points below the category average. This suggests pronounced occlusion effects that may make the user's own voice sound boomy or unnatural. Speech in noise performance was mixed at 2.1/5—above the category average by 0.62 points, but still limited in absolute terms for challenging listening environments. The Enhance Plus showed meaningful improvement with tuning, jumping from a normalized Initial Score of 3.6/5 to a Tuned Score of 4.2/5. Buyers should note that several competitors in the same price range score higher, including the Sony CRE-E10 at 4.66/5. This device is best suited for users who prioritize music streaming and speech clarity in quieter settings, and who can tolerate own-voice occlusion.