HearingAssist Eaze Hero

HearingAssist Eaze Expert Review

Budget OTC
Released 
2023
Summary

The HearingAssist Eaze is a budget-priced OTC hearing aid that earned a B grade in HearAdvisor's lab testing, ranking in the bottom half of the OTC category at #33 of 56 devices tested.

In our standardized testing, the Eaze demonstrated mixed performance. Its standout strength is excellent feedback handling, scoring a perfect 5.0/5—well above the category average. This means users are unlikely to experience the annoying whistling that can plague some hearing aids. However, speech understanding scores fell below average in both quiet and noisy environments, which are typically the most important metrics for daily use.

At $399, the Eaze competes in a crowded budget segment where several alternatives deliver notably stronger sound performance. The Elehear Beyond, at the same price point, achieved a significantly higher score of 4.35/5, while the MDHearing Volt offers comparable performance for slightly less. Buyers prioritizing value may want to explore these alternatives before committing.

The Eaze is best suited for users who prioritize feedback-free operation and basic amplification over maximum speech clarity, or those seeking an affordable entry point into hearing assistance with rechargeable convenience. Users who frequently navigate challenging listening environments like restaurants or group conversations may find the below-average speech-in-noise performance limiting.

In the initial fit condition with closed domes, the HearingAssist Eaze delivered below-average speech performance in our lab testing. Speech in quiet scored 2.30/5 (below the 2.62 category average), while speech in noise scored 1.00/5 (below the 1.20 average). The closed dome coupling contributed to below-average own-voice comfort at 2.20/5, meaning users may notice some occlusion effect when speaking. The bright spot was feedback handling at a perfect 5.00/5, indicating excellent stability without whistling during typical use. Music streaming was not evaluated for this device.

The tuned fit condition showed no improvement over the initial fit, as the HearingAssist Eaze lacks professional adjustment capabilities typical of prescription devices. Both fits used closed domes with identical scores across all metrics: speech in quiet at 2.30/5, speech in noise at 1.00/5, and own-voice comfort at 2.20/5. Feedback handling remained excellent at 5.00/5. This indicates the device operates at its maximum capability out of the box, with no additional tuning options available to optimize performance for individual hearing needs.

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Lab Review Scores
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.1
Tuned Score
3.1
Speech in quiet
best
2.3
5.0
Own voice
best
2.2
5.0
Speech in noise
best
1.0
5.0
Feedback handling
best
5.0
5.0
Music streaming
best
5.0

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HearingAssist Eaze Lab
Lab notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Closed Dome
Tuned Fitting
Closed Dome
Specs
Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries