Jabra Enhance Select 700 vs Resound Nexia

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 Resound Nexia is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid released in 2023, currently available at $4,298. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earns a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.8/5, placing it in the middle tier of the prescription hearing aid category. The Nexia demonstrates notable strengths in several areas. Speech clarity in quiet environments scores a solid 3.8/5, measuring 0.37 points above the category average. Own-voice comfort is another highlight at 3.6/5, sitting 0.85 points above average—a meaningful advantage for wearers sensitive to how their own voice sounds. Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5, ensuring stability during movement and physical contact with the devices. However, the Nexia shows a significant limitation in noisy environments. Speech-in-noise performance scores just 0.4/5, falling 1.15 points below the category average. This represents a substantial gap compared to top-performing competitors in the same price tier. Music streaming quality is mixed at 2.8/5, slightly above average but modest in absolute terms. At this price point, several alternatives deliver stronger overall performance, including the Oticon Intent (4.75/5) and Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.65/5). The Nexia may suit listeners who prioritize conversation in quieter settings and value excellent feedback control, but those frequently navigating challenging acoustic environments should consider higher-scoring options.