Jabra Enhance Select 700 vs Otofonix Elite

The Jabra Enhance Select 700 is a premium-priced OTC hearing aid available at $1,795, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.8/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear device ranks #26 of 65 OTC hearing aids tested, placing it in the top 38% of the category. In our testing, the Enhance Select 700 shows notable strengths in own-voice comfort, scoring 3.7/5—a solid result that sits 1.19 points above the category average. This makes it a comfortable choice for users sensitive to the "hollow" sound of their own voice that some hearing aids produce. Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5, meaning users can expect stable performance without whistling during typical daily activities. Speech clarity in quiet environments is solid at 3.1/5, coming in 0.27 points above the category average. However, speech understanding in noisy settings is a weakness, scoring just 1.0/5—falling 0.48 points below the category average. Users who frequently encounter restaurants, group gatherings, or other challenging listening environments may find this limitation significant. Music streaming quality is mixed at 2.5/5, though still 0.58 points above the category average. At this price point, buyers should note that several same-priced alternatives deliver stronger overall performance, including the Lucid Tala (4.63/5) and Audicus Omni 2 (4.61/5). The Enhance Select 700 is best suited for users who prioritize own-voice comfort and feedback-free wear over speech-in-noise performance, and who value Jabra's established brand and support ecosystem.

The Otofonix Elite is a behind-the-ear amplification product priced at $249, earning a C grade with a SoundScore of 2.6/5 in HearAdvisor's lab testing. Released in 2016, this budget amplifier ranks #8 of 8 in the Amplification Product category. In our lab testing, the Elite demonstrates one clear strength: excellent feedback handling at 5.0/5, which is 0.72 points above the category average. This means users are unlikely to experience whistling or squealing during normal use. However, the device shows significant limitations in other areas. Speech performance is notably limited, with speech in quiet scoring 1.0/5 (1.11 points below category average) and speech in noise also at 1.0/5 (0.37 points below average). The device does not support Bluetooth streaming, resulting in a 0.0/5 music streaming score. Own-voice comfort is particularly low at 0.1/5, falling 2.54 points below the category average—users may notice their own voice sounds unnatural or boomy. At this price point, consumers may want to consider alternatives that offer better overall performance. Several devices with higher SoundScores are available at lower prices, including the Audien Hearing Atom (3.31/5) and HSKLock Hearing Aid (3.00/5). The Otofonix Elite may appeal to those prioritizing feedback-free operation above all else, but its limited speech clarity and lack of streaming make it difficult to recommend for general use.