Jabra Enhance Select M3 vs Phonak Audéo EON Sphere

The Jabra Enhance Select M3 is a premium OTC hearing aid priced at $1,995, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.0/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear device delivers strong overall performance, positioning it among the better-performing options in the OTC category. In our testing, the Enhance Select M3 showed notable strengths in speech clarity during quiet environments, scoring 3.8/5—a solid result that sits 0.95 points above the OTC category average. Music streaming quality also performs well at 2.8/5, which is 0.87 points above average for the category, though still mixed in absolute terms. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.6/5, ensuring stable performance during movement and daily activities. The device does show limitations in challenging listening environments. Speech in noise scored 1.3/5, which falls 0.18 points below the category average and represents a low absolute score. Users who frequently encounter noisy restaurants, busy social gatherings, or similar environments may find this a meaningful limitation. Own-voice comfort scored 2.7/5—above the category average by 0.18 points but only mixed in absolute terms. Consumers seeking strong performance in quieter settings with good music streaming capability may find the Enhance Select M3 appealing. However, shoppers should note that alternatives like the Sennheiser All Day Clear and Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco offer comparable or higher scores at lower price points, potentially representing better overall value for budget-conscious buyers.

The Phonak Audéo EON Sphere is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid that achieved the top ranking among 39 prescription hearing aids in HearAdvisor's lab testing, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 5.0/5. In our testing, this device demonstrated exceptional speech clarity performance. Speech-in-noise scored 4.5/5, a strong result that sits 2.38 points above the category average—the standout metric for this product. Speech-in-quiet also performed well at 4.3/5, measuring 0.88 points above average. Music streaming quality was solid at 3.7/5, nearly a full point above the category average of 2.76/5. Feedback handling scored an excellent 4.6/5 in absolute terms, though this falls slightly below the category average by 0.12 points, reflecting the strong feedback management across prescription devices generally. Own-voice comfort measured 2.8/5, which is above the category average but mixed in absolute terms—a consideration for users sensitive to the sound of their own voice. At $4,598, the Phonak Audéo EON Sphere sits in the premium tier of prescription hearing aids. The device is best suited for users who prioritize speech understanding in challenging listening environments and want top-tier performance from their initial fitting. Those seeking similar sound quality at a lower price point may want to consider alternatives like the Phonak Sphere Infinio.