Jabra Enhance Select 700 vs Signia Styletto AX

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 Signia Styletto AX is a premium prescription behind-the-ear hearing aid released in 2022, priced at $4,398. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.3/5, ranking #19 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested. This device demonstrates strong speech-in-quiet performance at 4.0/5, scoring 0.71 points above the category average. Speech-in-noise shows mixed absolute results at 2.3/5, though this still sits 0.32 points above the category average of 1.96/5. Music streaming quality is solid at 3.1/5, exceeding the category average by 0.46 points—a meaningful advantage for users who frequently stream audio from their iPhone. Own-voice comfort scores a solid 3.0/5, slightly above category average. However, feedback handling at 3.9/5 falls 0.81 points below the category average of 4.71/5—solid in absolute terms but notably weaker than many prescription competitors in our testing. The Styletto AX has earned HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024. With its distinctive slim design, rechargeable batteries, and iPhone streaming capabilities, it may appeal to users prioritizing aesthetics and convenience alongside strong speech clarity in quieter environments. Those frequently in challenging noise situations or requiring maximum feedback stability may want to compare alternatives in this price tier.