Jabra Enhance Select 300 vs Widex Moment

The Jabra Enhance Select 300 is a premium OTC hearing aid priced at $1,695 that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.1/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear device ranks #17 out of 65 OTC hearing aids tested, placing it in the top 25% of its category. In our standardized testing, speech clarity in quiet environments stands out as a notable strength, scoring 3.6/5—a solid result that sits 0.85 points above the category average. Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5, meaning users should experience stable performance without whistling during typical wear. Own-voice comfort also performs well at 3.5/5, nearly a full point above average, which can contribute to a more natural listening experience. Speech understanding in noisy environments presents a limitation, scoring 1.5/5—essentially at the category average but low in absolute terms. This is a common challenge across OTC devices, though users seeking strong noise performance may want to compare alternatives. Music streaming scores 2.6/5, which is above the category average by 0.68 points but mixed in absolute quality. The Enhance Select 300 offers rechargeable batteries and streaming compatibility with both iPhone and Android devices, along with hands-free functionality. It has earned Expert's Choice Awards in both 2023 and 2024. Shoppers in this price range should note that alternatives like the Lucid Tala and Audicus Omni 2 score higher overall, while options like the Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco offer similar sound quality at a lower price point. This device is best suited for those prioritizing speech clarity in quieter settings and stable, feedback-free performance.

The Widex Moment is a premium prescription behind-the-ear hearing aid that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.7/5 in HearAdvisor's lab testing, ranking #8 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested. Currently available at $3,398, it delivers strong overall performance that places it in the top 19% of its category. In our testing, the Moment demonstrates particular strength in speech clarity for quiet environments, scoring 4.4/5—a full 1.05 points above the category average. Music streaming quality also impresses at 3.5/5, exceeding the category average by 0.86 points. Speech understanding in noisy environments scores 2.4/5, which is above the category average of 1.96/5 but mixed in absolute terms, reflecting the challenging nature of this listening scenario for hearing aids generally. Feedback handling presents an interesting picture: the Moment scores a strong 4.0/5 in absolute terms, though this falls 0.71 points below the category average of 4.71/5. Own-voice comfort is solid at 3.0/5, slightly above the category average. The device uses rechargeable batteries and supports both iPhone and Android streaming with hands-free capability. The Widex Moment is well-suited for listeners who prioritize natural sound quality in everyday conversations and music enjoyment. It competes in a crowded premium segment alongside devices like the Phonak Sphere Infinio and Oticon Intent, and has earned Expert's Choice Awards in both 2023 and 2024.