Jabra Enhance Plus vs Starkey Omega AI

The Jabra Enhance Plus is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid priced at $799, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.9/5. This places it in the top 27% of OTC hearing aids in our lab testing, ranking #18 of 63 devices in its category. In our testing, the Enhance Plus demonstrates notable strengths in speech clarity and audio streaming. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.1/5, sitting +1.46 points above the category average. Music streaming quality also impresses at 3.8/5, outperforming the category average by +1.87 points—a standout result for an OTC device at this price point. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.7/5, meaning wearers should experience minimal whistling issues. The significant limitation is own-voice comfort, which scores just 0.3/5—a low result that falls -2.19 points below the category average. This suggests noticeable occlusion effects when speaking. Speech in noise performance is mixed at 2.5/5 in absolute terms, though this still sits +1.37 points above the category average, reflecting the broader challenges OTC devices face in noisy environments. The Jabra Enhance Plus is best suited for users who prioritize speech clarity in quieter settings and high-quality music/phone streaming, and who can tolerate some own-voice occlusion. Those frequently in noisy environments or particularly sensitive to hearing their own voice amplified may want to consider alternatives. Within its price range, competitors like the Sony CRE-E10 and Lexie B2 Plus achieve higher overall scores.

The Starkey Omega AI is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid released in 2025, currently available at $3,998. In our lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.3/5, placing it at #2 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested—in the top 3% of its category. Speech performance is a clear strength. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.0/5, sitting 0.57 points above the category average. Speech in noise performs 1.35 points above category average, though at 2.9/5 it remains mixed in absolute terms—better than most competitors but still challenging in demanding listening environments. Music streaming earns a solid 3.2/5, outpacing the category average by 0.56 points. Own-voice comfort scores 2.7/5, essentially matching the category average with a negligible 0.05-point difference below. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.6/5 in absolute terms, though this sits 0.11 points below the category average—reflecting how well prescription aids generally manage feedback rather than any significant weakness. The Omega AI competes in a crowded premium tier alongside devices like the Oticon Intent and Phonak Sphere Infinio, which score higher overall. However, Starkey's latest offering delivers strong speech clarity and above-average streaming quality. It's well-suited for users who prioritize speech understanding and want reliable Bluetooth connectivity with both iPhone and Android devices, along with hands-free calling capability.