Jabra Enhance Select 700 vs Lexie B2 Plus

The Jabra Enhance Select 700 is a premium-priced OTC hearing aid available for $1,795, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.9/5 in our lab testing. This places it in the top 24% of OTC hearing aids tested, ranking #16 of 63 devices in the category. In our testing, this behind-the-ear device demonstrated notable strengths in own-voice comfort, scoring 3.7/5—a solid result that sits 1.21 points above the category average. This suggests users may experience less of the "talking in a barrel" sensation common with some hearing aids. Feedback handling was excellent at 5.0/5, indicating strong resistance to whistling during typical daily movements. Speech clarity presents a mixed picture. Speech in quiet environments scored a solid 3.1/5, which is 0.46 points above the category average. However, speech in noise scored just 0.8/5, falling 0.33 points below average—a notable limitation for users who frequently encounter noisy environments like restaurants or social gatherings. Music streaming scored 2.5/5, above the category average but only mixed in absolute terms. At this price point, buyers should note that several alternatives in the same price range delivered higher overall scores in our testing, including the Jabra Enhance Select 300 and 500 models. The Enhance Select 700 may appeal to those prioritizing own-voice comfort and feedback-free performance, but users needing strong speech-in-noise performance should consider alternatives.

The Lexie B2 Plus is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.5/5, placing it in the top 5% of the OTC hearing aid category and ranking #4 among 63 tested devices. At $899, this behind-the-ear rechargeable device delivers strong performance that has earned it HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024. In our lab testing, the B2 Plus excels in speech clarity and listening comfort. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.3/5, measuring 1.66 points above the category average. Own-voice comfort is excellent at 4.8/5—2.31 points above average—meaning wearers are less likely to experience the hollow or boomy sound of their own voice that can make some hearing aids uncomfortable. Speech in noise scores 2.0/5, which is above the category average by 0.87 points but remains mixed in absolute terms, reflecting the broader challenge OTC devices face in noisy environments. Music streaming performance is similarly above average (+0.67 points) but mixed overall at 2.6/5. The most notable limitation is feedback handling at 2.8/5, which falls 1.73 points below the category average—something to consider if you're prone to feedback issues. The device supports both iPhone and Android streaming. The Lexie B2 Plus is best suited for those seeking strong speech clarity in quieter settings with excellent own-voice comfort. Buyers prioritizing top-tier noise performance or feedback stability may want to explore higher-scoring alternatives like the Sony CRE-E10, though the B2 Plus remains a solid performer for its price tier.