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Product Comparison
JLab Hear OTC vs Starkey Edge AI RIC
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.
Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech in noise
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Own voice
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Feedback handling
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Music streaming
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Audio scenes
Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)
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Fitting configuration for tuned fit
JLab Hear OTCStarkey Edge AI RIC
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Software VersionUnknown
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.
Notesn/a