Jabra Enhance Select 700 vs Starkey Omega AI

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 Starkey Omega AI is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid released in 2025, currently available at $3,998. In our lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.3/5, placing it at #2 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested—in the top 3% of its category. Speech performance is a clear strength. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.0/5, sitting 0.57 points above the category average. Speech in noise performs 1.35 points above category average, though at 2.9/5 it remains mixed in absolute terms—better than most competitors but still challenging in demanding listening environments. Music streaming earns a solid 3.2/5, outpacing the category average by 0.56 points. Own-voice comfort scores 2.7/5, essentially matching the category average with a negligible 0.05-point difference below. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.6/5 in absolute terms, though this sits 0.11 points below the category average—reflecting how well prescription aids generally manage feedback rather than any significant weakness. The Omega AI competes in a crowded premium tier alongside devices like the Oticon Intent and Phonak Sphere Infinio, which score higher overall. However, Starkey's latest offering delivers strong speech clarity and above-average streaming quality. It's well-suited for users who prioritize speech understanding and want reliable Bluetooth connectivity with both iPhone and Android devices, along with hands-free calling capability.