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iBstone AuraLink vs Nuheara IQBuds Max
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.
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Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Speech in quiet
iBstone AuraLink2.2
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.0
Speech in noise
iBstone AuraLink-0.1
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.0
Own voice
iBstone AuraLink2.7
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.2
Feedback handling
iBstone AuraLink5.0
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.4
Music streaming
iBstone AuraLink3.6
Nuheara IQBuds Max4.3
Overall fit score
iBstone AuraLink3.2
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.9
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
iBstone AuraLinkNuheara IQBuds Max
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverDefault
Receiver–
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formula–
Listening ProgramOutdoor (Noisy)
Listening Program–
Volume SettingLeft 15%; Right 25%
Volume Setting–
Software Version1.0.5
Software Version–
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning Adjustments–
NotesInitial and Tuned fits identical as subsequent setting changes maintained or degraded performance
Notes–