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Jabra Enhance Plus Expert Review

Mid-Priced OTCReleased 2022

Our lab tested the Jabra Enhance Plus using standardized measurements on an acoustic manikin to evaluate real-world hearing performance. This independent review presents objective data on amplification accuracy, speech clarity, and streaming quality.

Dr. Steve TaddeiDr. Steve Taddei, Au.D.Lab Director & Reviewer
Dr. Abram BaileyDr. Abram Bailey, Au.D.Fact Checker / Editor
How We Test

The Jabra Enhance Plus is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid priced at $799, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.9/5. This places it in the top 27% of OTC hearing aids in our lab testing, ranking #18 of 63 devices in its category.

In our testing, the Enhance Plus demonstrates notable strengths in speech clarity and audio streaming. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.1/5, sitting +1.46 points above the category average. Music streaming quality also impresses at 3.8/5, outperforming the category average by +1.87 points—a standout result for an OTC device at this price point. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.7/5, meaning wearers should experience minimal whistling issues.

The significant limitation is own-voice comfort, which scores just 0.3/5—a low result that falls -2.19 points below the category average. This suggests noticeable occlusion effects when speaking. Speech in noise performance is mixed at 2.5/5 in absolute terms, though this still sits +1.37 points above the category average, reflecting the broader challenges OTC devices face in noisy environments.

The Jabra Enhance Plus is best suited for users who prioritize speech clarity in quieter settings and high-quality music/phone streaming, and who can tolerate some own-voice occlusion. Those frequently in noisy environments or particularly sensitive to hearing their own voice amplified may want to consider alternatives. Within its price range, competitors like the Sony CRE-E10 and Lexie B2 Plus achieve higher overall scores.

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Lab Assessment

Jabra Enhance Plus Delivers Strong Speech Clarity with Streaming Strengths

Our verdict synthesizes laboratory measurements across five performance dimensions to provide an overall assessment. The card below presents the final grade, ranking among tested OTC devices, and key performance highlights from our evaluation.

HearAdvisor Verdict
BTop 57% of OTC Hearing Aid
Bottom Line

The Jabra Enhance Plus delivers strong speech clarity and excellent feedback handling for listeners who prioritize conversation in quieter settings.

Strengths
  • Excellent feedback handling4.7/5
  • Strong speech in quiet4.1/5
  • Above-average music streaming+1.87 vs category
Drawbacks
  • Very poor own voice quality0.3/5
  • Speech in noise only mixed2.5/5

Fit Analysis

How Initial and Tuned Settings Affected Enhance Plus Performance

We measured the Jabra Enhance Plus in both its Initial factory configuration and after completing the app-based Tuned adjustment process. The summaries below document how each fit condition performed against prescription targets.

Lab Test Summary

In initial fit testing with closed domes, the Jabra Enhance Plus achieves a normalized Initial Score of 3.8/5. Speech in quiet starts at 3.1/5, while speech in noise measures 1.9/5. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.9/5, and music streaming performs well at 3.8/5. The notable weakness is own-voice comfort at just 0.3/5, indicating significant occlusion effects out of the box that users will likely notice when speaking.

What is HearAdvisor's Initial Fit?

The Initial Fit approximates the most likely settings and eartips for a typical moderate hearing loss. Results are measured across the same 72 acoustic scenes in our custom-built lab, then scored on a 5-star scale using an auditory model.

Performance Metrics

Jabra Enhance Plus Scores Across Five Lab Measurements

Our testing protocol evaluates speech in quiet, speech in noise, own-voice comfort, feedback management, and music streaming. The breakdown below shows how the Enhance Plus performed on each standardized metric.

Lab Review Scores
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.8
Tuned Score
4.3
Speech in quiet
best
3.1
5.0
Own voice
best
0.3
5.0
Speech in noise
best
1.9
5.0
Feedback handling
best
4.9
5.0
Music streaming
best
3.8
5.0

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Amplification Data

Jabra Enhance Plus Insertion Gain Versus Prescription Targets

The graph below plots measured insertion gain across frequencies against calculated prescription targets for our standardized hearing loss profile. Closer alignment between the measured curve and target indicates more accurate amplification.

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Audio Samples

Hear the Jabra Enhance Plus Through Manikin Recordings

These audio samples capture what our acoustic manikin recorded while wearing the Enhance Plus during controlled playback. Compare them against the unaided reference to evaluate the processing characteristics yourself.

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!
Jabra Enhance Plus Lab

Test Documentation

Jabra Enhance Plus Configuration and Testing Parameters

The notes below document the specific settings, firmware version, and testing conditions used during our Enhance Plus evaluation. This information ensures transparency and reproducibility of our measurements.

Lab Notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Closed Dome
Closed Dome
Specs
Visible in Ear
Visible in Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Hands-Free
Hands-Free
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