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iBstone AuraLink vs JLab Hear OTC

Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.

Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
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iBstoneSoundGrade B

iBstone AuraLink

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

JLab Hear OTC Hero
JLabSoundGrade B

JLab Hear OTC

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
iBstone AuraLink2.2
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Speech in noise
iBstone AuraLink-0.1
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Own voice
iBstone AuraLink2.7
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Feedback handling
iBstone AuraLink5.0
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Music streaming
iBstone AuraLink3.6
JLab Hear OTC4.6

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Audio scenes

Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)

No sample
No sample
No sample

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

iBstone AuraLinkJLab Hear OTC
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverDefault
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramOutdoor (Noisy)
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Volume SettingLeft 15%; Right 25%
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Software Version1.0.5
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
NotesInitial and Tuned fits identical as subsequent setting changes maintained or degraded performance
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.