Jabra Enhance Select 200 vs Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus

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 Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus is a premium amplification product priced at $850, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.0/5 in our lab testing. This visible-in-ear device ranks #1 among the 8 amplification products we've tested, performing well above the category average of 3.24/5. In our testing, the Conversation Clear Plus delivered standout performance in music streaming and feedback handling, both scoring an excellent 5.0/5. Speech-in-noise performance was solid at 3.1/5, measuring 1.74 points above the category average—a notable advantage for an amplification product. Speech-in-quiet scored 2.6/5, which is above the category average but mixed in absolute terms. The device's primary weakness is own-voice comfort, scoring just 0.6/5—2.04 points below the category average. Users who are sensitive to hearing their own voice amplified may find this challenging. The device supports both iPhone and Android streaming, offers rechargeable batteries, and includes hands-free functionality. The Conversation Clear Plus is best suited for consumers who prioritize exceptional music streaming quality and solid performance in noisy environments, and who can tolerate some own-voice occlusion. It has earned HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024. Those seeking similar sound quality at a lower price point may also consider alternatives like the Apple AirPods Pro 2.