Summary
The Eargo 8 is a premium OTC hearing aid that fits invisibly in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of C and sits in the bottom 25% of devices in the OTC category and in the bottom 20% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Eargo 8 performed below average on speech in quiet, well below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and well below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Eargo 8 was below average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Eargo 8 performed below average on speech in quiet, below average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and well below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Eargo 8 was below average.
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Score
C
SoundGrade
Initial Score
2.8
Tuned Score
3.1
Expert
Choice
Choice
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
Top score
5.0
Graph
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Lab recordings
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Lab notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Power Dome with Slits
Tuned Fitting
Power Dome with Slits
Receiver
Initial Fitting
Integrated in device
Tuned Fitting
Integrated in device
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Tuned Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Program
Initial Fitting
Restaurant
Tuned Fitting
Restaurant
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
On-ear assessment performed, Noise Reduction set to High, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
On-ear assessment performed, Noise Reduction set to High, Treble at 2 above minimum, Bass at maximum, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Volume Setting
Initial Fitting
Manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
100% (Max volume)
Software Version
Initial Fitting
Software v5.7.0
Tuned Fitting
Software v5.7.0
Notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Specs
Invisible in Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
