Summary
In the initial fit condition with an open dome, the Eargo Link delivered above-average performance across most metrics in our lab testing. Speech in quiet scored 3.30/5, while speech in noise reached 1.50/5—both exceeding category averages. Own-voice comfort measured a respectable 3.40/5 with the open coupling, and feedback handling was solid at 4.60/5. Music streaming scored 2.90/5, slightly below what the device achieves when tuned. The overall initial fit score of 2.91/5 reflects a capable out-of-box experience that requires minimal adjustment for basic use.
The tuned fit condition required switching to a closed dome to better match prescriptive targets, which created a notable trade-off in our testing. While speech in noise improved to 2.20/5 and music streaming jumped significantly to 4.40/5, the closed coupling dramatically impacted own-voice comfort, dropping it to 1.30/5. Speech in quiet actually decreased slightly to 2.90/5. Feedback handling remained excellent at 4.70/5. The overall tuned fit score of 2.82/5 reflects the occlusion penalty from the more occluding coupling required for target matching.
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