Eargo Link
Expert
Choice

Eargo Link Expert Review

Released 
2024
Mid-Priced OTC
Summary

The Eargo Link is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that fits in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B which places it in the top 25% in its category and the top 35% of all devices tested.

In the initial fit condition, the Eargo Link performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Eargo Link was above average.

In the tuned fit condition, the Eargo Link performed below average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Eargo Link was above average.

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Score
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
4.0
Tuned Score
3.9
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
3.3
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
3.4
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
1.5
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
2.9
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
4.6
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
2.9
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
1.3
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
2.2
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
4.4
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
4.7
Top score
5.0
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Specs
Visible in Ear
Visible in Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free
Hands-Free