Jabra Enhance Select M3 vs Yeasound RIC800

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 Yeasound RIC800 is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.7/5 in our lab testing, placing it in the top 2% of the OTC hearing aid category and ranking #2 out of 65 devices tested. Priced at $659, this behind-the-ear rechargeable device delivers strong performance that competes favorably against other options in its price range. In our testing, the RIC800 demonstrated strong speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 4.4/5—a full 1.63 points above the category average of 2.79. Speech understanding in noisy situations scored 2.4/5, which is 0.93 points above the category average but remains mixed in absolute terms. This pattern is common even among higher-scoring OTC devices, where challenging noise environments continue to be difficult. Streaming quality stands out as a particular strength, scoring 4.3/5—an impressive 2.38 points above the category average of 1.92. Feedback handling was excellent at 5.0/5. However, own-voice comfort scored 2.1/5, falling 0.41 points below the category average, which some users may notice during conversations. The RIC800 supports both iPhone and Android streaming and features rechargeable batteries. It earned a 2025 Expert's Choice Award. Among similarly priced competitors like the Sony CRE-E10 (4.66/5) and Lexie B2 Plus (4.41/5), the Yeasound RIC800 leads in overall sound performance. This device is best suited for those prioritizing speech clarity and music streaming quality who can accept some own-voice trade-offs.