Jabra Enhance Select 700 vs Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE

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 showed notable strengths in comfort-related metrics. Own-voice comfort scored a solid 3.7/5, measuring 1.19 points above the category average—a meaningful advantage for wearers sensitive to the sound of their own voice. Feedback handling was excellent at 5.0/5, well above the 4.54 category average, indicating reliable stability during typical wear. Speech performance presented a mixed picture. Speech in quiet scored a solid 3.1/5, sitting 0.27 points above average. However, speech in noise was a weakness at 1.0/5, falling 0.48 points below the category average—an important consideration if challenging listening environments are a priority. Music streaming scored 2.5/5, which is above the category average by 0.58 points but only mixed in absolute terms. At this price point, several alternatives delivered stronger overall performance in our testing, including the Lucid Tala (4.61/5) and Audicus Omni 2 (4.59/5). The Jabra Enhance Select 300 and Lucid Engage also achieved higher scores at lower prices. The Enhance Select 700 may suit those prioritizing own-voice comfort and feedback stability over speech-in-noise performance, but shoppers should weigh these trade-offs carefully given the premium pricing.

The ReSound Vivia 9 60S microRIE is a premium prescription behind-the-ear hearing aid released in 2025, currently available at $3,798. In our lab testing, it earned a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.9/5, ranking #29 of 39 prescription hearing aids tested. This device shows a mixed performance profile. Its standout strength is own-voice comfort, scoring 3.4/5—a solid result that sits 0.70 points above the category average. Speech clarity in quiet environments also performs at category average with a score of 3.4/5. Feedback handling is strong in absolute terms at 4.2/5, though this falls 0.52 points below the category average, reflecting the high bar set by competing prescription devices. The Vivia 9's most notable weakness is speech understanding in noisy environments, where it scored just 1.1/5—a low result that trails the category average by 0.96 points. Music streaming performance is mixed at 2.6/5, sitting slightly below average. These limitations are worth considering given the premium price positioning. For listeners who prioritize comfortable own-voice perception and primarily encounter quieter listening situations, the Vivia 9 may be suitable. However, those frequently in challenging noise environments should note that several alternatives in this price range—including the Phonak Sphere Infinio and Oticon Intent—deliver stronger overall performance in our testing. Budget-conscious shoppers may also find comparable sound quality at lower price points with options like the Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco.