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JLab Hear OTC vs Starkey Evolv AI
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.
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Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Starkey Evolv AI4.4
Speech in noise
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Starkey Evolv AI3.5
Own voice
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Starkey Evolv AI2.1
Feedback handling
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Starkey Evolv AI3.5
Music streaming
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Starkey Evolv AI3.7
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 Evolv AI
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver–
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formula–
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Listening Program–
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Volume Setting–
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Software Version–
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning Adjustments–
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.
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