Jabra Enhance Select 200 vs RCA Micro

The Jabra Enhance Select 200 is a premium-priced OTC hearing aid that earned a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.9/5 in our lab testing, placing it in the top 35% of the OTC hearing aid category. At $1,695, this behind-the-ear device offers solid performance in several key areas, though it faces stiff competition from higher-scoring alternatives at similar price points. In our testing, this device showed particular strength in speech clarity during quiet listening situations, scoring 3.5/5—0.67 points above the category average. Own-voice comfort was another highlight at 3.4/5, finishing 0.89 points above average, which suggests users may find their own voice sounds more natural compared to many competitors. Music streaming scored 2.6/5, which is above the category average by 0.68 points but still only mixed in absolute terms. The device's limitations become apparent in challenging listening environments. Speech in noise scored just 1.4/5, slightly below the category average and low in absolute terms—a consideration for users who frequently encounter noisy restaurants or social gatherings. Feedback handling scored 4.0/5, which is strong in absolute terms though 0.54 points below the category average. The Enhance Select 200 has earned Expert's Choice Awards in both 2023 and 2024, reflecting its reliable real-world performance. With Bluetooth streaming for both iPhone and Android, rechargeable batteries, and hands-free capability, it offers modern convenience features. However, shoppers should note that several competitors in this price range—including the Lucid Tala and Audicus Omni 2—scored notably higher in our testing. This device is best suited for users who prioritize speech clarity in quieter environments and own-voice comfort over performance in noisy situations.

The RCA Micro is a budget-priced behind-the-ear OTC hearing aid available for $399. In our lab testing, it earned a C grade with a SoundScore of 2.7/5, placing it at #65 of 65 devices in the OTC Hearing Aid category. Speech performance represents the most significant limitation of this device. Speech in Quiet scores 1.0/5, which is 1.79 points below the category average, while Speech in Noise also scores 1.0/5, falling 0.48 points below average. These low absolute scores indicate limited benefit for understanding conversation in our standardized test conditions. The RCA Micro does excel in one area: feedback handling earns an excellent 5.0/5, which is 0.46 points above the category average. This suggests stable performance without whistling during typical use. Own Voice comfort scores a mixed 2.1/5, sitting 0.41 points below average. Music Streaming scores 0.0/5, falling 1.92 points below the category average, indicating this device is not suitable for audio entertainment. At this price point, several alternatives offer substantially stronger performance. The Elehear Beyond, Apple AirPods Pro 2, and Zepp Clarity Omni all score above 3.8/5 in the same price range. Consumers prioritizing speech clarity and overall sound quality should consider these higher-performing options. The RCA Micro may appeal to those who need basic amplification with reliable feedback control and prefer a simple rechargeable behind-the-ear design.